How to Record a Phone Call for a Podcast

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How to Record a Phone Call for a Podcast

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How to Record a cell phone call conversation into Zoom Audio Recorder for podcasters and over the phone interviews. I use the Zoom h4n and the Zoom h6 in this video but this would work with the zoom h5, f6, and f8.
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0:00 - Intro to how to record phone call into zoom recorder
0:27 - How to connect your phone to zoom recorder
1:09 - Setup your zoom h6 for a phone interview record
2:38 - Setup the Zoom h4n to record a phone interview
3:30 - Set proper volume gain levels before hitting record
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@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

0:00 - Intro to how to record phone call into zoom recorder 0:27 - How to connect your phone to zoom recorder 1:09 - Setup your zoom h6 for a phone interview record 2:38 - Setup the Zoom h4n to record a phone interview 3:30 - Set proper volume gain levels before hitting record

@jittmet7766 4 жыл бұрын

You explained it very clearly, thank you.

@renyckbeattie8665 3 жыл бұрын

great video brother was wondering this exact thing

@latusalihyasalim4872 2 жыл бұрын

Can you record audio in your phone usine that way?

@technicaltheatertopics265 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I literally spent days looking at videos on how to do this and yours was by far the most cogent and to the point. Thanks so much!

@josieb9402 3 жыл бұрын

...was about to type the same thing, decided just to piggyback off your comment!

@sheldonheselton9662 4 жыл бұрын

After searching for the answer I needed, your video has answered what I was needing. My question myself for this exact setup, “How does the person on the phone hear me talking to them since the H6 is for inputs only and has no way to output back to the phone?” I had a feeling that it was through the phone’s speaker but you are the only video, from the one’s I found, that specifically stated that is how. Thank you for the help.

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

There are ways of sending the h6 signal back to the phone but they require more complex setup in which you would need more dongles and splitters. this way is simple and can get the job done if all you need is for the other person to hear through the phones mic.

@petronics2454 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Javier, this is such a wonderful tutorial and it helps immensely. Beautifully shot and executed, you are amazing - thank you so much. Pete

@blacktokyo 4 жыл бұрын

Perfecting timing! I recently returned my Rodecaster Pro and purchased the Zoom H6 Black and Shure SM7B yesterday. I was so worried about being able to record phone calls. THANK YOU for this video!

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know, what was the reason behind returning the rodecaster?

@blacktokyo 4 жыл бұрын

Javier Mercedes the recordings were distorted. I purchased a Rode NT2 mike to test the device but I think the Rodecaster had a factory defect or I received a previously used and broken piece of equipment. When I receive the box from Amazon, the product box was torn and the Rodecaster Pro appeared to had been used before. I received a refund but it cost me $70 in shipping!

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

that is unfortunate, I have one myself I just got to start testing, from what I’ve heard it has had great reviews, but the h6 is a very reliable and versatile piece of gear that I still use almost every day.

@AngelaADD 4 жыл бұрын

Javier Mercedes I purchased a rodecaster pro in order to record phone calls for my podcast. It seems as if I could’ve just use my zoom H6 as you have described. Do you know if there’s a difference in the recording quality from recording phone calls with the rodecaster versus the zoom? The levels on my rcp were quite low for the phone calls. Thanks for such a great review!

@bassfishingireland Жыл бұрын

Finally the perfect video for making calls for podcasting, thank you

@kendrag9 4 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video! I was sweating all of the videos with 10 cords and adapters I didn't have! This one solved the issue completely and the audio quality is really high. Thank you thank you thank you, Javier!

@nickhester964 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Just purchased a Zoom H6 for podcasting and since we do not record video this is an easier way than a zoom call. Thanks

@jackjostes 3 жыл бұрын

Who knew you could record calls through the Zoom H6! Great video!

@YBGuy Жыл бұрын

This is a very thoughtful tutorial and you even explained that the audio your caller is hearing is from your phone microphone, anyway to take this a step further so the end user can hear external microphone input? I have tried a couple trs and trrs adapters and they don't seem to work. Almost all videos on youtube just reference using external wired mics with camera apps. Anyone who could answer this question for me would be my hero for day.

@jackiereeve577 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Javier - I'm using the H4n for an oral history project and having to do a lot of interviews over the phone during lockdown, so this will be really useful! ta!

@beccolvin1531 3 жыл бұрын

And I'm a social scientist needing to do interviews over the phone instead of in person due to covid... this video is a major lifesaver. Only downside is the audio files export as two separate wav files! Good luck for your project.

@annidonaldson 2 жыл бұрын

I need to use the set up for oral history interviews too but I can't get it to work. I've followed all the instructions but can't hear my mike at the same time as the phone. It's not showing up in the 1/2 levels. Is there a setting I'm missing?

@chasingmanhattan 3 жыл бұрын

That phone call with Tina sounded really good! Thanks, I'm recording a Zoom call on a Zoom H6 today and wanted to check that this will work.

@cutrealphillips4872 Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful as I’m starting a podcast soon and will have some guests who will be interviewed by phone. I always wondered if I could get good audio. This solved my problem. Thanks 😊

@paulroy41 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Javier , saved my bacon for some i interviews I am doing for a radio documentary as I can't travel due to Covid. Very clear and concise instructions without all the waffle - much appreciated. Cheers Paul

@seansoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that was helpful. Thank you. I have been thinking about expanding my social media reach and starting a podcast. I've had an H4N laying around for years not really being used and was trying to figure out how to use it for starting a podcast. This helps. Thanks again and God bless

@theaviationdatabase2826 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very well done. Just to add to it if I may. If you don't have another microphone, don't buy one; the Zoom H4n mic is great for using in this style. All you need to do is use the 4CH Mode like Javier suggested, but run the audio out from the phone into input 1 using a 1/4" headphone adapter. This allows you to use the H4n mic input for your voice and omits the necessity to have a 2nd microphone. It's really handy if you do a lot of podcasts on the road.

@joemiranda6663 3 жыл бұрын

great tutorial!! so clear and made so simple!! lmfaoo when the volume was too loud on the h4n tho i was crying!! (hope you're ears all g!)

@AbdullahBinWadan 4 ай бұрын

I have two devices of this type. Thank you for an interesting and useful explanation

@dansellcreative 8 ай бұрын

Super helpful! I followed you, thanks Javier!

@MarkIsero 4 жыл бұрын

Clear and simple, thank you!

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, hope it helps!

@vcs848 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this tutorial! I have been trying to figure this out for...ever!

@realMartinHamilton 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips. This is quick and easy. No fooling around and done. Thanks Javier!

@frankdelgado3002 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.... great work!

@BestBBQShow 4 жыл бұрын

I have made this whole thing way more complicated than this. Thank you, I never thought to just use the phone mic...

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome so glad I could help Yoni

@lukaseichinger2332 2 жыл бұрын

Very easy and awesome video!!!

@DopeTeacher 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, will be using this setup.

@whatsonyourmindcam 3 жыл бұрын

DUde!! This is an amazing set up! This can turn your two devices into a mobile recording studio! Take your phone and have it play whatever audio you are wishing to use, use your XLR input with a condenser mic to record your vocals and sync them up in post! Brilliant my brother! Do you know if this set up still works while using the h4n as an audio interface? Thank you for the knowledge, certainly subscribing after watching this vid!

@SlideWreckDan 4 жыл бұрын

This is really cool! Good thing my Note 9 still has a headphone jack 😏

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

Such a nice feature

@Jowys 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of value, this information shouldn't be free! Im going to take what I learned & impliment it in my own videos, thanks

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Jowy! hope it helps!

@StuartWoodwardJP 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm kicking myself that I didn't do this earlier...

@garyclemons1083 3 жыл бұрын

When doing a podcast phone interview, is there a way to improve the sound quality of the phone call. Thank you.

@bigt197 3 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Günther use cleanfeed

@lucybgl 6 ай бұрын

Sooooo helpful. Thanks!!

@cweatherspoon3 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Looked for solution for weeks. Thanks for the video.

@tanillebruce4980 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! Someone shared this video in a podcasting group and now we are all here finding out how to do this! Do you find it works better or clearer if the other person wears headphones or is just talking into their phone clear enough audio for a podcast recording?

@garyclement5527 2 жыл бұрын

Teaching me something. Wonderful

@stitchuntitledtv6510 2 жыл бұрын

PERFECT! Super helpful! Thanks Javier.

@MichaelJLong 4 жыл бұрын

Great how-to video. Would love to see something similar for a Skype or OBS setup. Will search your videos to see if you made this already. 😁👍🏻

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to make one long video about the zoom h6 regarding all those kinds of setups but I found myself diving too much into each topic that it would have bored anyone looking for a specific setup to stick around for the whole video. I have been recording another for connecting to your computer.

@lenniehiggins 4 жыл бұрын

Great content Javier. A nice setup for remote podcast. Thanks for taking the time to put this info together.

@basilcurtis4802 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful brother! Just wanted to double-check how other legends were doing this :)

@billmclaughlin5375 3 жыл бұрын

Javier, The audio on input 1 is mono. Can this be configured as stereo?

@BrassyBroadJen 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you. I didn't know about the input on the input on the XY mic.

@CaptainPantys 3 жыл бұрын

Bro! My buddy who lives out of state and I wanna record our dumbass conversations because they're super funny.... but every app that I've tried is either broken or doesn't work anymore because Google hates prank calls and they clamped down on that stuff super hard because of Longmont Potion Castle. I've finally figured out how we're gonna do our podcast though! Thanks man..... I'm gonna pick up an H6 as soon as I can!

@Theaussiebushman 4 жыл бұрын

I have got the same set up has you that but I'm using an H6 and a Samsung s20 but it is not working as you have it there I can call and hear it but they can't hear me and I'm also using a cable that goes into the XLR inputs to a TRS I'm a podcaster and I need help with this mate PLEASE HELP

@infodemicphd2915 3 жыл бұрын

Same problem here too! Did you solve it?

@MrTerryRay1 2 жыл бұрын

This is a life saver for me. Thanks Fro man!

@martintazky Жыл бұрын

Great tips and fantastic solutions. Thank you🙏🏻

@frolickingchronicles Жыл бұрын

Seriously, THANK YOU! This video was so helpful to us yesterday. I wish I would've remembered to take notes when I first came across it. - T*

@frankdelgado3002 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and instruction - but I now have a challenge since I've updated my phone to OS 15.1 on my iphone XS. I cannot hear the other person on the other end of my phone call. Any suggestions on what I am doing wrong?

@jamesbaynes6580 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I didn't know that it recorded the voices on two separate tracks which you need to add to a DAW to merge them.

@tomeden850 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful. Thanks!

@Joinusinfrance 3 жыл бұрын

PERFECT! It works if you use the regular inputs too :-) Thank you!

@kgerard2774 3 жыл бұрын

Javier, this has been a game changer for me. Thank you. One issue I am having is that the second I start recording on the H4N and I'm talking to someone on my phone I'm getting a hum. If I move the H4N around to various places on the desk it eventually stops. Its like its too close to something (I don't know what) and I'm getting this hummm feedback. Thanks!

@MrandMrsLivingLife 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial. Thank you very much

@horssels 4 жыл бұрын

Great and easy tutorial! Thank you. Very helpful.

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

Hope the setup helps in future productions Maxim

@BigManTinyKingdom 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you! I was driving myself crazy trying to figure that out.

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@kevinkoosk 3 жыл бұрын

This is helpful, never knew about this function.

@raymondharris7226 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much... I truly appreciate it...

@elitorres9827 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful!!!

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps Eli!

@elitorres9827 4 жыл бұрын

Javier Mercedes bro I got the H4 and it works great!! This vid helped a lot. Do I have to incorporate it buy rights to my podcast name or can I submit with out that?

@johnmaxmena8292 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother. this video was very helpful! Peace.

@ctrchg Жыл бұрын

great video! Thanks.

@czorr1997 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, what if you want the same process with phone call recording but not using a external mic, only talk with the phone? I get static in 4 channel. Thanks!

@Indece 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful bro thanks

@stevepeterson1074 Жыл бұрын

Any thoughts as to why my phone mic is not picking me up? Otherwise, person on other side cannot hear me.

@CreativeLi 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful (:

@shawnvincent257 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video, question, how can I export the file that recorded ( using the same setup ,, H4N ) to my KZfaq channel

@arlenaf.3503 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is great. I use a 1/4 inch to 3.5 mm aux cable from my zoom to the phone to do telephone interviews. However, this is also great. I will try this next time.

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could show you something new! hope it works for your setup Arlena.

@weiwei2587 Жыл бұрын

Thanks the tutorial. One question: Can I use 1/8 to 1/4 (3.5mm TRS to 6.35mm TRS) to connect cell phone headphone jack to one of the 4 Zoom H6 TRS Inputs to capture the phone call, and use H6 top X/Y microphone to capture my voice?

@eliasmenasse2837 10 ай бұрын

great just a question the cable for the phone is what ? TRRS, TRS so we get the mic and audio returned for the phone call

@CicoCN 4 жыл бұрын

So double Mic id used, one is from the recorder, the other is from iPhone. It is okay for 1 to 1, it might be an issue for n to 1, how to position the phone to let the people on the line hear all people

@cesargonzalez4935 4 жыл бұрын

OMG! Superhero how-to video. Amazing, I've just bought my ZOOM H6 for podcasting and I though I'd need to get a mixer to get audio from Zoom/Phone Calls and this saved me that extra gear 😍I guess it'd work the same way connecting it to the PC/Mac/Tablet right?

@KaceyGreen 3 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff, now I see why the PodTrak P4 has TRRS with mix-minus, definitely will be putting my H6 to more use soon. Might even start a new podcast to put the P4 to better use too.

@TheKevinUtz 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. Thank you very much!

@drumcoverzone280 4 жыл бұрын

Hi , I have a doubt. Is it possible to record video and use zoom h4n at the same time on an android device? Example, if I connect zoom to my phone, when I start recording video from my phone, will it use zoom to record audio? So that I can save time to sync audio and video seperately. Thank you.

@tiffanyonwudinanti 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to know the answer.

@albertoperezpedrosa 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. So in case you don't have the capsule (I have a zoom u44, that doesn't come with it) it is not possible do it this way?? Thanks in advance. Greetings.

@chazzgiovonni 2 жыл бұрын

I'm using a iPhone 13 Pro Max and I've hooked everything up correctly. I'm also using the correct aux cord but for some reason, I cannot hear my phone call through my headphones. Nor do I see any change from the audio levels when my phone is plugged into the zoom.

@RoqueJohnny 4 жыл бұрын

super duper helpful thanks man

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Johnny hope it helps your productions

@shawnvincent257 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, question, is it possible to record the exact same way but using wireless headphone with a boom mic

@xcnevents Жыл бұрын

nice video! but i have a question, why the trs cable allow the phone to record the audio return and the trrs cable does not? (in my case the voice from the mic plugged into the h6)

@robertmillerphotography 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you still check for questions and comments. Thanks for the video. I am trying to connect my iphone to my recorder. When playing any audio from the phone, all is well. As soon as I make a phone call, I no longer get the audio from the phone. I have the lightning to 3.5 adapter. I am using a trs cable to connect to the recorder. again, it works until I make a call. Any thoughts?

@dblankenship6947 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jacvanderspuy5618 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So the iPhone is seeing the Zoom as a mic? But from where is it getting the signal?

@cathlainetea 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still learning 🙂 . Gracias

@zepLYNN 10 ай бұрын

A little late to the party, perhaps. But I have an original Zoom H4n Handy Recorder (not the pro). Thanks to this video, I updated the firmware to 1.90, and was (initially) successful in connecting both an external mic from my iPhone and a vocal mic to input 1, and furthermore recorded a phone call. However, when I turned off the Zoom and then later turned it back on, though it showed Version 1.90, no longer was I able to access the MODE option on the Menu. I am super confused. I did a Factory Reset, and attempted to go through your process again. Again, firmware shows that it's been updated, but still, the menu stops at 'SD Card' and there are no further menu options. I'm shattered. And because the device is so old, Zoom no longer has much in the way of any technical support. Do you or anyone in the community have any suggestions, aside from buying a newer Zoom recorder?

@dubnationx86i 2 жыл бұрын

You should have a look at PC manufacturer software that allow you to basically your PC as a bluetooth headset and pass the sound of your call through you sound card so it can be recorded in OBS throught Windows Loopback. I know Dell and Asus provide such a software.

@c-willharris3782 3 жыл бұрын

What Cord did you use because I bought TRRS to TRRS to a piece that turns one to the USBC to use my Note 10 plus phone and I can here my phone and calls but the caller can't hear me I'm using a Zoom H6

@kimnoza 2 жыл бұрын

잘 봤습니다. 2인 팟캐스트 장비를 어떻게 마련할까 고민중이었는데, zoom h4n이 있어서 고민하지 않지 않고 사용할 수 있을 듯 합니다.

@MitchellShelby Жыл бұрын

Javier, I'm still using my H6, I wanted to know how to use my H6 lineout into my iPhone 13+, I wanted to use my iPhone for my Facebook and KZfaq lives, any suggestions are greatly appreciated...

@storminswanson 8 ай бұрын

Javier -- you may have already answered this, but is there a special "dongle" I need to get? I ordered one ("Lightning to DC3.5 mm"). When it arrived, I noticed the box said "No Calls" and, sure enough, I can't get it to work the way you did. Can you drop a "dongle" link with the correct specs in the info?

@realMartinHamilton 2 жыл бұрын

On an Android phone instead of a dongle could I just use a trs to trrs connector going from the Line Output of the H6 to the 3.5mm input on the phone?

@Just_Samson 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid dude. Thanks

@JavierMercedes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Samson!

@taozheng6239 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have an Iphone 12. Not sure what is going on, the recorder (H4N) would pick up music, but it would not pick up phone call audio , which was exactlly what I wanted to do. Anybody can help?

@karenchen9599 Жыл бұрын

I have the same problem! Were you able to figure it out?

@taozheng6239 Жыл бұрын

@@karenchen9599 yep. Make sure the cable you use is 2-way audio cable - receive and output.

@JennyX69 3 жыл бұрын

Only problem I've ran into if you have an old iphone, you cant charge the phone and use the dongle at the same time if your recording lengthy stuff. The y splitter dongles aren't all supported either

@mosjeffinately7822 2 жыл бұрын

Informative.

@Backstagesonoma 4 жыл бұрын

It works with the H5 too. You end up with two files - one for the caller and one for the announcer. They are labeled TR1 (track 1) and TLR (track left/right). It would be nice to not have to merge them in post. Does Zoom allow them to record as one file? The end result sounds nice, but I think the Rode Procaster would simplify it. Too bad they're back-ordered now.

@MisterLamcine 3 ай бұрын

Awesome trick

@nomnesti 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@baberockabye 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Javier, how to hack mix-minus on Zoom H6 or H8 for phone call feedback/echo ?

@ArifKhan. 3 жыл бұрын

If you have 3 local people (ie xlr inputs in the Zoom H6) and then add the phone, the person phone won't hear the high quality xlr mic audio from all the guests, will they? The person on the phone will only hear what the iphone's mic is picking up from the room (as ambient noise) , right? No way around this?