How to use AirPods studio mic setting

To use the AirPods studio mic setting, you can take advantage of the new high-quality, high sample rate Bluetooth option available in iOS 26. This feature is designed specifically for content creators and provides a balance between voice and background sounds, similar to a LAV microphone. Here's how you can configure this feature in your app:

1. Audio Session Configuration: First, configure the audio session in your app. You can use the new category option called Bluetooth High Quality Recording. If your app already uses the Allow Bluetooth HFP option, adding the High Quality option will make it the default.

2. AVCapture Session: For AVCapture sessions, there's a similar property that, when set to true, enables this high-quality mode without needing to manually set up the audio session.

3. Input Picker Interaction: You can create an instance of AVInputPickerInteraction after setting up the audio session. Assign the input picker interaction's delegate as the presenting view controller. This allows users to select and change the device through a UI element like a button.

4. AirPods Controls: AirPods also have built-in controls that make it easy to start and stop recording by pressing the stem of the AirPods.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the session Enhance your app’s audio recording capabilities (00:03:06) from WWDC 2025.