Live streaming supports external microphones (such as lavalier microphones)

Function Introduction:

The live streaming client supports connecting to microphone devices for audio recording, catering to more mobile scenarios for microphones.

Usage Conditions:

① The latest version of the eLive streaming client or elink Assistant

② An external microphone device (you can search for 'external microphone' or 'lapel microphone' on e-commerce platforms)

How to Connect an External Microphone:

① Enter the live streaming room (eLive streaming client/elink Assistant)

② Connect the external microphone to your computer

(Some external microphone devices require driver installation. Just follow the prompts to install.)

③ Switch to the external microphone

At the microphone icon in the live streaming room, click the drop-down menu and select the external microphone.

Precautions:

① For external microphones that don't require driver installation, simply select the default microphone device, such as "Realtek(R) Audio".

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Does it support lapel microphones?

Answer: Yes, it does.

2. When the mobile phone is connected to an external microphone, the eLive Mini Program cannot record audio

Answer: Currently, the WeChat Mini Program does not support external microphones and only supports the phone's built - in microphone.

You can try the following methods:

-- iPhone

You need a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter.

It is recommended to buy the original Apple adapter because it has an MFi - certified chip. Only adapters certified by Apple's MFi can be used for audio recording when connecting an external microphone.

Adapters purchased from other sources may not be MFi - certified by Apple and cannot be used for audio recording.

-- Android phone

You need a Type - C to 3.5mm adapter.

It is recommended to use the original phone adapter or a Type - C to 3.5mm adapter to connect the external microphone.

3. The external microphone has no sound

Answer: Please solve the problem in the following ways:

① Check the input volume of the sound. The following is an example of the Win11 system;

② Check if the external microphone is selected in the live streaming room;

③ Test if the external microphone works normally using WeChat voice. If the problem persists, you can consult the seller of the external microphone device.