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Birders

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2. It's a great app - the immediate, positive reinforcement is extremely useful.

Wed Jul 10, 2024, 02:46 PM

Jul 2024

If you're serious about using it, getting an external microphone is a huge upgrade to your cell phone's mic.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1419053-REG/rode_videomic_me_l_directional_microphone_for_iphone.html/

They have an Android version too.

I've been using this one for a bit. It comes with a wind cover and I bought a cable and adapter for it. Works like a charm and is about 10 times better than the phone's mic.

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