Newer smart phones and tablets have exceptional cameras, and are a great way to stream gallery talks, interviews and other one on one events.

While holding a smart phone 10 to 20 feet from someone in a gallery might generate great video, it won’t yield intelligible audio at that distance. (no microphone can do that)

The only effective solution to good audio in this situation, is to use wireless microphones with your smart phone or tablet.

Fortunately, for a bit over $100 you can get all the gear you’ll need to make your next gallery talk or interview look, and sound like you’re a pro.

Here's the microphone and the adapters you’ll need.

MICROPHONE
No matter what smart phone or tablet you have, you'll need a battery operated wireless microphone set that includes 2 lavalier microphones and a single receiver LIKE THIS ONE for $94.99.

YOU'LL NEED THESE 2 ADAPTER FOR ALL SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS:
An 1/8" (3.5mm) plug to 1/4" (6.35mm) jack adapter LIKE THIS ONE for $8.99.
And a 'break out' adapter LIKE THIS ONE for $9.99.

IF YOU HAVE A NEWER IPHONE OR IPAD, OR OTHER DEVICE WITH A LIGHTNING CONNECTOR, YOU'LL ALSO NEED A 3RD ADAPTER:
A lightning connector to 1/8" (3.5mm) TRRS Jack adapter LIKE THIS ONE for $20.00, so that you can use the breakout connector above.

HEARING WHAT YOU'RE STREAMING
Add any set of earbuds with an 1/8" (3.5mm) connector to the list, and you’ll be able to hear what your audience will hear and adjust for any issues.

HOOKING UP YOUR NEW GEAR:
1) The 1/8" to 1/4" adapter goes on the microphones receiver's plug
2) The now 1/8" plug from the microphone receiver plugs into the 1/8" microphone jack on the breakout adapter (marked with a picture of a microphone)
3) Your earbuds plug into the 1/8" headphone jack on the breakout adapter (marked with a picture of earphones)
4) The breakout adapter plugs into your smartphone or tablet combo jack (or into the lightning adapter and then into your phone, if required)

I’d recommend taping adapter connections together with masking tape so that they won’t come loose while you’re streaming.