Quick answer: plug the microphone into whatever is recording the video. Using a connected camera? Plug the mic into the camera. Using the iPad camera? Connect the mic to the iPad (Bluetooth, USB-C or a USB hub).
Audio is recorded from the same source as the video, so where you connect your microphone depends on which camera you are using.
Plug the mic into whatever is recording the video.
Where do I plug in my microphone?
Using a connected camera (for example a Canon R100)
Plug the microphone into the camera's mic input.
Record a short test video and play it back.
⚠️ Important: a mic connected to the iPad is not recorded when you are shooting with a connected camera.
Using the iPad's own camera
Bluetooth microphone
Pairing a Bluetooth mic in iPad Settings
Pair the microphone in the iPad's Settings > Bluetooth.
Open the Booth.Events app. It should switch to the mic automatically.
USB-C microphone
Plug the microphone into the iPad, directly or through a USB hub, before you start the app.
Start the app and record a test video.
💡 Tip: to charge the iPad while a USB-C mic is plugged in, you need a dock or hub.
Which microphone do you recommend?
✅ Recommended: SYNCO Wireless Lavalier Microphone G2(A2)
See Our Recommended Hardware for this mic and our recommended hubs.
Common questions
How do I test the audio?
How do I test the audio?
There isn't an audio test in the app. Record a test video and play it back.
My video has no sound in the gallery.
My video has no sound in the gallery.
Make sure the video is unmuted in the gallery when you play it.
The mic worked with the iPad camera but not when I connected my camera.
The mic worked with the iPad camera but not when I connected my camera.
When a camera is connected, the mic must be plugged into the camera, not the iPad.
Still stuck? Message us in chat with your device, camera and event name, and a screenshot if you can. See How to Contact Booth.Events Support.