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Into an Android

I have an Android Samsung A54.
It has no headphone/mic jack.

I want a "low cost" solution. I will consider variable $ but, if its getting close to a used MacBook, we'll thats my longterm anyway.

Problem: atm if I want to record myself, I am just using my phone as a crappy mic. I mostly just need a recording, I would use phone to trim and edit, and possibly experiment with mixing, on my phone. I want to get from my amps and pedals "into" my phone.
This is strictly amateur hobby stuff, so for instance latency is not an issue because I am not listening to the phone as I play, I am not using it as FX/eq etc.

I want: a way to use my phone to record without playing out loud. I want the sound from my amp, post eq etc.

I have: amps with DI output (including post eq speaker sim) and atm I run this into a "headphone" amp (no Bluetooth, 3.5 out, 1/4" possible).

Thoughts so far: (remember, cheap, android, no jack on phone)

Please don't JUST say "Google " I have, it only wants to sell me wrong stuff, that's kinda how the net is now, sadly. Specific products and technical terms may help, so "Google class Jango dongle Zs with alpha beta 3+" is ok.

A Bluetooth transmitter with a 3.5mm input or (better) DI input would seem to be a solution but: all the DI stuff seems to be a receiver not a transmitter. The 3.5 input Bluetooth transmitter I tried wouldn't talk to my phone, I presume many only recognize Earbuds.

I feel like a Bluetooth MIC transmitter, without the mic! and with 3.5/1/4"/DI input should be a thing, but I can't Google those, so specifics?

It need not be Bluetooth, I would love to go into the phones USB C. Remember it's Android, there are "issues" here, I would welcome discussion around them, but my poor understanding is that Iphones will handle this easily, but my Android needs a workaround. Would love a device that does this, it's fine if my phone is plugged in while recording.

I know people will say iRig BUT: I don't have a headphone jack, it's an Android, remember cheap so I don't want to buy 3rd party software (yet). And what iRig offer, it's what I dont need: I am wanting my amp and pedals to be eq and fx, I just want that signal recorded.
 
I'd look for a usb audio interface that works with android, with a mic input so you can connect the DI from your amp to it.

Unfortunately, it can be hard to find info on which interfaces are compatible with android.

Start by googling "usb audio interface for android" (if you haven't already) and see what comes up. Maybe add 'reddit' to the search to see what works for other people.
 
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I have an Android Samsung A54.
It has no headphone/mic jack.

I want a "low cost" solution. I will consider variable $ but, if its getting close to a used MacBook, we'll thats my longterm anyway.

Problem: atm if I want to record myself, I am just using my phone as a crappy mic. I mostly just need a recording, I would use phone to trim and edit, and possibly experiment with mixing, on my phone. I want to get from my amps and pedals "into" my phone.
This is strictly amateur hobby stuff, so for instance latency is not an issue because I am not listening to the phone as I play, I am not using it as FX/eq etc.

I want: a way to use my phone to record without playing out loud. I want the sound from my amp, post eq etc.

I have: amps with DI output (including post eq speaker sim) and atm I run this into a "headphone" amp (no Bluetooth, 3.5 out, 1/4" possible).

Thoughts so far: (remember, cheap, android, no jack on phone)

Please don't JUST say "Google " I have, it only wants to sell me wrong stuff, that's kinda how the net is now, sadly. Specific products and technical terms may help, so "Google class Jango dongle Zs with alpha beta 3+" is ok.

A Bluetooth transmitter with a 3.5mm input or (better) DI input would seem to be a solution but: all the DI stuff seems to be a receiver not a transmitter. The 3.5 input Bluetooth transmitter I tried wouldn't talk to my phone, I presume many only recognize Earbuds.

I feel like a Bluetooth MIC transmitter, without the mic! and with 3.5/1/4"/DI input should be a thing, but I can't Google those, so specifics?

It need not be Bluetooth, I would love to go into the phones USB C. Remember it's Android, there are "issues" here, I would welcome discussion around them, but my poor understanding is that Iphones will handle this easily, but my Android needs a workaround. Would love a device that does this, it's fine if my phone is plugged in while recording.

I know people will say iRig BUT: I don't have a headphone jack, it's an Android, remember cheap so I don't want to buy 3rd party software (yet). And what iRig offer, it's what I dont need: I am wanting my amp and pedals to be eq and fx, I just want that signal recorded.
I've never recorded on my android phone using anything outboard, but such devices exist:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search?s=android+interface
 
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Those are helpful suggestions if vague on user experience, so has anyone used one of these audio interfaces that says "Android" with a recent phone edition, no headphone jack, did it easily work into usb-C? Did it require tech voodoo? Software wise will "anything go" or is it pricey 3rd party apps only?
 
I have this

AI-Micro | Compact Dual-Channel Audio Interface | RØDE

and it does everything it claims to do. it's biggest drawback are the 1/8" mic input jacks. For me, it works Ok because I have a Rode NT4, which comes with a compatible cable. Otherwise adapter(s) will be needed.

I never recommend bluetooth for recording anything at anytime. Playback, OK, as long as the latency is not a problem.
 
Ok ty that R0de ai-micro may totally fit the bill!
Price is right, it's readily available.

So we are probably "problem solved" here, I will post back when I get one and try it... but

Was curious about various XLR to usb-c mic adapters also, some of those I think have a dongle that works with Android and can be affordable.

My main concern would be: my amps XLR is putting out line level, and those were designed for MIC level, however maybe? Anyone do that specifically with good results?
 
Always had bad results sending line level into a mic pre-amp. However, some XLR inputs can be switched between mic and line level (and line impedance). That should be OK.

In the case of my amps' XLR output, I use an XLR -> TS 1/4" adapter cable into a line level input, and I get good results.
 
Ok so:
iRig: these seem to feature instrument level and mic level inputs, and seem to be 1/8" output. Suggest they work best with Apple software, and may be ok on Android with specific 3rd party app $. I don't need/want my phone working as an amp/fx (which is mostly what iRig is offering?) I just want a good recording of my amp+pedals signal.

I have an Android with no headphone jack, ideally I would want XLR to usb-C but I'm "ok" with adapting the jack to 1/8" inputs, that's easy. But its gotta be usbC out.

Does the iRig do usb-C Android well? Does it handle line level input well? Does it on Android let me use any software I want for recording?

Also: software Android recommends for basic mic/instrument recording and track combining/mixing to produce mp3 etc that I can BUY reasonable $, NOT A SUBSCRIPTION (I choose not to support vampire business model)?
 
There are many iRig models to choose from and some are USB specific, unlike the cheapest model with 1/8" plug.

The single channel iRig Pro I/O and the dual channel iRig Pro Duo I/O support Android, USB-C and its input can take your bass directly or at line level from your amp. They can be powered by batteries or an external power supply. This seems to check all your boxes.

IK Multimedia - iRig Pro I/O
iRig Pro Duo I/O (ikmultimedia.com)