Keeps your voice clear when you turn away from the phone.
Typical price
£25 to £45
Why we pick it
- Typical price
- £25 to £45
- Works with
Viewers leave a show when they can't hear you. A clip-on mic keeps your voice level while you reach for stock.
The guide
Each step in the order you'll need it.
Phone streamers who turn away for stock
You stream or film on a phone and your voice drops when you turn away for stock. A clip-on transmitter and a small receiver that plugs into the phone fix that for £25 to £45.
It suits Whatnot, TikTok Shop and Vinted streams from a phone, whatever your order volume. Some kits come with two transmitters for a co-host.
Connector, battery and mute button
Match the receiver plug to your phone: USB-C for recent iPhones and Android phones, Lightning for older iPhones. Aim for five hours or more of battery and a charging case.
Noise reduction helps in a room with a fan or traffic. A mute button on the transmitter lets you cough or answer the door without leaving the show.
Using it on a show
Plug the receiver into the phone before opening the selling app, then clip the transmitter to your collar a hand's width below your chin. Say a few words and check the app shows the clip-on mic as the input.
Keep the phone on a tripod or overhead arm and the receiver facing you. Charge both parts after each show.
A better mic, a tall tripod or a gooseneck holder
If you stream from more than a phone, pick a mic that records a backup on the transmitter and connects to cameras and computers. For standing try-on shows, add a 150 cm phone tripod with remote.
A gooseneck phone holder keeps the phone close at a desk. If you skip the clip-on, the phone's own mic picks you up from there.
Build quality and case fit
Budget kits vary in build, so read recent reviews for range and battery fade.
Some phone cases stop the receiver seating fully. Test with the case on before your first show.
Common mistakes
Each one costs you money or reviews, and each has a fix.
- Order the connector that matches your phone's port: USB-C or Lightning.
- Plug the receiver in before you open the selling app, or the app can miss it.
- A mic clipped too low makes your voice sound thin; move it up near the collar.
- Noise reduction on high can make you sound underwater. Try a lower setting.
- A thick case can block the receiver, so test the fit before going live.
Setups that use it
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Guides that use it
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Questions
Will it work with TikTok Shop live?
Phone apps usually switch to the plugged-in mic. Test with a short private recording first.
Can I still charge the phone with the receiver plugged in?
Some receivers have a charging pass-through port. If you run long shows, buy one that lists it.
Is it worth it over the phone mic?
Yes, if you move around or turn away from the phone. The further you move from it, the quieter and thinner you sound.
Do I need two transmitters?
Only for a co-host. One covers a solo show.
Alternatives
Other picks for the same job, cheaper and pricier.
RØDE Wireless GO (Gen 3)
A clip-on transmitter and a small receiver that plugs into a phone, a camera or a computer by USB, so your voice stays level when you turn to the shelf to pull the next box. The transmitter can also record a backup of the audio in case a stream drops mid-break.
Typical price£135 to £180
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