iPad Pros Local Capture (iPad Pros - 0238)
Dec 4, 2025
This episode dives into the fascinating world of local capture while traveling. The host shares his surprising success recording on an iPad without his usual setup. He discusses the limitations of audio routing and critiques microphone controls. Listeners will enjoy the insights on audio vs. video trade-offs and practical storage concerns. There's even a story about finding a lost AirPod, and thoughts on iOS design leadership changes hint at future iPadOS developments. It's a mix of tech, creativity, and personal anecdotes!
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Local Capture Worked On The Go
- Tim Chen recorded a podcast while traveling using local capture on his iPad and iPhone without his usual recorder.
- He found audio capture reliable but ran into headphone-routing and UI limitations that required workarounds.
Bring Wired Headphones For USB Mics
- Avoid relying on the iPad to separately route mic output and headphone output when using USB microphones.
- Bring wired headphones or adapters because iPad forces the mic's output as the only audio path, blocking AirPods.
Unify Microphone Controls In iPadOS
- iPadOS exposes microphone gain and input selection but splits those controls across FaceTime and Control Center.
- A unified system-level local capture UI would simplify mic selection, gain, and live levels across apps.