I am sure you have at one time or the other sent a voice note on WhatsApp and the next thing, the recipient complains of poor sound quality. It is rather irritating especially when the same App operated without any hitch just a few minutes ago. If the voice messages which you are leaving to your recipients are incoherent, then you may not have a hardware problem with your microphone. Now, let’s see why this occurs and how you can prevent it from doing so.
Inconsistent Audio Quality: It isn’t Always the Microphone That is the Problem.
If you have ever played an audio file on WhatsApp and at times the sound is very clear and at other times the person is hard to understand, you may quickly point a finger to the microphone. But the fact that is often overlooked is much less complicated. Phone being iPhones carries several microphones on the body of the phone and not just one. These microphones are adaptive to the position of the phone as you hold it whether it is for a call, recording or sending voice message.
Effect of Using More Than One Microphone to the quality of Sound
iPhones typically have three main microphones: iPhones typically have three main microphones:
- Bottom Microphone: It is mostly used in making calls.
- Front Microphone: Used when for instance one is taking selfies or when making a FaceTime call.
- Rear Microphone: Active in the course of the video recording.
In case one of these microphones is blocked by dust or get damaged in any way, it will definitely affect the sound in a negative way. For instance, if the bottom microphone that is used during the calls is in good condition, then the voice notes that you record when holding the phone will be clear. However, if the front or rear microphone is blocked, voice notes that are taken from different points of view or from different angles will sound terrible.
Diagnosing the Microphone Issue
To determine if your microphone is the problem:To determine if your microphone is the problem:
- Test Multiple Apps: You can also test the audio through other applications such as voice memo, face time or any other messaging application. If the problem is being experienced on all the platforms then it is a hardware problem.
- Check for Obstructions: Clean the exterior of the microphones for dust, hair, or other particles that may be stuck in the microphone. Clean it with a soft brush or blow it with the compressed air; another way to clean it is.
- Restart Your iPhone: At times, switching off and on the microphones can help to solve the problems that may be temporally ailing the microphones.
To solve the problem of Low audio quality the following are some solutions that can be made:
Clean the Microphones:
To clean the microphone openings, one should use a soft and dry brush or a can of compressed air to clean the microphone openings gently.
It is advisable not to use liquid as this may lead to damages of the internal components of the gadget.
Update Your iOS:
Make sure that your iPhone is updated to the latest IOS. Some of the updates may be to address certain issues that may be related to audio.
To check for updates go to Settings then General then Software Update.
Reset All Settings:
If cleaning doesn’t work then try to reset your settings. This will not erase your data but will wipe off the settings that you have set in the system such as the Wi-Fi password and the wallpaper.
Go to the ‘Settings’ option and then select the ‘General’ option, then the ‘Reset’ option and the last option ‘Reset All Settings’.
Seek Professional Help:
If the problem continues to be an issue even after the above mentioned steps then it may be a hardware one. Visit the nearest Apple Store or contact Apple Support to get a professional assistance and solution.
Preventing Future Microphone Issues
- Use Protective Cases: Some of them can mute microphones while others are there to ensure that microphones are not mud. Select a case which does not cover the microphone places.
- Keep Your Phone Clean: It is therefore important to clean your iPhone frequently so that dust and other debris cannot block the microphone openings.
Handle with Care: It is advisable to avoid taking your phone through conditions that may lead to the damages of some parts of the phone.
Conclusion
It can be quite frustrating when there is poor audio quality in the voice notes taken on WhatsApp, but it’s important to know how the iPhone microphones work in order to solve the problem. It may be as basic as cleaning up the device or it could be a hardware issue; the following measures will help in improving voice message quality. Has your iPhone ever produce an intermittent audio problem? Don’t hesitate to share your ideas or ask your questions in the comments section below; we will be glad to assist you.