The iPad Pro M3, like other recent iPad models, offers several audio recording settings and features that can enhance your recording experience. Here's a detailed overview:
Built-in Microphones
The iPad Pro models, including those with the M3 chip, are equipped with "studio-quality" microphones. For the best sound, you can choose between different microphone options in apps like Logic Pro, such as "Top - Omnidirectional" or "Back - Stereo" depending on your recording needs[2]. However, these built-in microphones typically record in mono unless you use an external stereo microphone.Voice Memos App
The Voice Memos app is a convenient tool for recording audio on the iPad. It allows you to:- Record in Stereo: By enabling Stereo Recording in the Voice Memos settings, you can use multiple microphones on your iPad to capture a wider soundstage. This feature is not available on all devices[4].
- Adjust Recording Level: Move the microphone closer to or farther from the sound source to adjust the recording level[4].
- Pause and Resume Recordings: You can pause a recording and resume it later, allowing you to capture audio in parts[4].
- Edit Recordings: Trim, replace, or resume recordings to fine-tune them[4].
External Microphones
For professional-grade recordings, you can connect external microphones to your iPad Pro. This often requires adapters, such as Apple's Lightning to USB Camera Adapter for USB microphones, since the iPad Pro uses USB-C ports[5]. External microphones can offer better sound quality and features like stereo recording.Recording Apps
Apps like Voice Record Pro offer advanced recording features:- Format Options: Record in M4A/AAC, MP3, or WAV formats with configurable quality settings such as bitrate, sample rate, and bit depth[3].
- Silence Detection: Automatically pause recording during silent periods to save space and reduce noise[3].
- Effects and Bookmarks: Apply effects during recording and add bookmarks for easy navigation[3].
Playback and Enhancement
When playing back recordings, you can enhance audio quality by reducing background noise and skipping silences using features available in the Voice Memos app[1]. Additionally, you can adjust playback speed to listen to recordings at faster or slower rates[1].Overall, the iPad Pro M3 offers versatile audio recording capabilities, both with its built-in microphones and when paired with external equipment and specialized apps.
Citations:[1] https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/play-it-back-ipad1af54777/ipados
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/logic_pro_ipad/comments/1930x0f/comparing_the_various_studio_quality_mics/
[3] https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-record-pro/id546983235
[4] https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/make-a-recording-ipadf455678c/ipados
[5] https://rode.com/en/about/news-info/using-a-usb-microphone-with-your-ipad-iphone-or-other-mobile-device
[6] https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/get-a-summary-of-an-audio-recording-ipad8d58a97c/ipados
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naoEvrShOgU
[8] https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/413918/does-my-macbook-pro-3-5mm-audio-jack-accept-microphone-input
[9] https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ipad-pro-but-what-mic-setup.2298521/