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Archer72 demonstrates 3 forms of microphones, some better than others.

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I record on a couple of earbuds, and a Zoom Essential microphone, and compare audio quality.

Wikipedia : Microphone

Zoom Essential mic

Zoom Essential mic specs

Tozo Open Ear Earbuds with mic

Soundcore Open Ear Earbuds with mic

Axet Audio Recorder : Alternative install F-droid no longer hosts this Android app Original app, now a 404 error

Axet Audio Recorder : 404 page

Axet Audio Recorder : v3.5.23 released 2025-08-16T12:36:09.841Z

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Axet Audio Recorder : v3.5.23 apk file

F-droid : Obtainium

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