user11936: I'm feeling a bit stupid.
I want to make video podcasts using my Samsung Galaxy S3 but of course the internal mic isn't much good.
So i need an external mic.
Can I use pretty much any battery-powered mic and plug it into my phone (maybe needs an adapter?)
I bought an Edutige ETM 001 but it wasn't compatible. I'm told i need an Edutige EIM 001 but I'm in Asia at the moment and can't find one here...
I'd be grateful for your help!

user14256: Consider a couple of products from Australian microphone maker Røde.

Røde VideoMic Me: http://en.rode.com/microphones/videomicme
Røde smartLav+: http://en.rode.com/microphones/smartlav-plus

Røde makes pretty high-quality products and are leaders in making new products like these mcicrophones which are designed to plug directly into the TRRS connectors of smartphones.
I have no connection with Røde except as a satisfied, paying customer.

11936: <p>I'm feeling a bit stupid.</p>

<p>I want to make video podcasts using my Samsung Galaxy S3 but of course the internal mic isn't much good.</p>

<p>So i need an external mic.</p>

<p>Can I use pretty much any battery-powered mic and plug it into my phone (maybe needs an adapter?)</p>

<p>I bought an Edutige ETM 001 but it wasn't compatible. I'm told i need an Edutige EIM 001 but I'm in Asia at the moment and can't find one here...</p>

<p>I'd be grateful for your help!</p>
 14256: <p>Consider a couple of products from Australian microphone maker Røde.</p>

<ol>
<li>Røde VideoMic Me: <a href="http://en.rode.com/microphones/videomicme" rel="nofollow">http://en.rode.com/microphones/videomicme</a></li>
<li>Røde smartLav+: <a href="http://en.rode.com/microphones/smartlav-plus" rel="nofollow">http://en.rode.com/microphones/smartlav-plus</a></li>
</ol>

<p>Røde makes pretty high-quality products and are leaders in making new products like these mcicrophones which are designed to plug directly into the TRRS connectors of smartphones.</p>

<p>I have no connection with Røde except as a satisfied, paying customer.</p>
