Is there a way to enable the new studio microphone setting for AirPods in the native camera app for recording video?
Asked on 06/12/2025
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Yes, you can enable the new studio microphone setting for AirPods in the native camera app for recording video. This feature is part of the enhancements introduced in iOS 26, which allows for high-quality audio capture using AirPods. The system-level audio input menu includes high-quality AirPods in the device list, and this feature can be supported with minimal code changes in apps that record audio.
For more details on how to implement this in your app, you can refer to the session Enhance your app’s audio recording capabilities (00:03:04) where they discuss the new high-quality, high sample rate Bluetooth option for AirPods. Additionally, the session Enhancing your camera experience with capture controls (00:06:39) covers how AirPods can be used for remote camera control, which includes audio feedback and capture interactions.
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