Do You Need a Mic for YouTube? iPhone Audio Test (Mic vs No Mic)

Описание: → Do you need a mic for YouTube when filming on an iPhone? In this beginner-friendly audio test, I compare iPhone audio with and without a lapel mic, so you can hear the real difference and decide whether to keep creating with or without one.

I show you exactly what I’m using, how it connects to an iPhone (including the 3-ring adapter that only works with mobiles), and how much difference a mic actually makes in real life.

This is a real-time, beginner demo. No studio. No fancy gear. Just practical testing so you can clearly hear the difference with and without a mic and decide what’s right for you.

I also cover simple ways to improve audio quality without buying anything extra, how to position a lapel mic properly, and common mistakes to avoid. The goal is confidence, clarity, and starting where you are.

I also share how this fits into the wider message from my book Be A YouTube Boss — and why good-enough audio beats waiting for perfect.

⭐ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro – Starting YouTube in 2026 with basic equipment
01:21 About my YouTube Books - The Ultimate 5Cs to YouTube Success
01:50 Recap of last video's beginner setup and what i'm using today
02:25 Why add a mobile iPhone mic at this stage
03:15 The lapel mic + 3-ring adapter (mobile only)
03:36 Background noise and audio quality basics & simple ways to optimise audio
05:40 iPhone mic demo with a TRRS adapter – testing the sound
07:20 How to test mobile phone mic and Mic vs No Mic comparison
07:50 Lapel mic placement tips
08:45 Recap or current set-up and audio difference comparison: mic far away vs close up
10:10 Extra tip & mistakes to avoid
10:48 Final thoughts

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Hi, I’m Emma Belle Drew — creator, YouTube coach, and founder of Be A YouTube Boss and Video Success School. I’ve been a hands-on YouTube creator with over 500M+ views across my channels.

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