You might also consider getting some external mics to connect to your phone. Though still a little outside your budget, this is a pretty good solution:
https://micbooster.com/clippy-and-plugg ... ype-indoor
I have a friend who used this kit for a while before getting a dedicated recorder, and the results were very good. It's basically a mini audio interface for your phone, with a couple of good omni mics that you can clip to anything that's handy. Those Clippy mics are well-regarded in the field recording community, and they can also be used with any recorder that has plug-in power, if you have any plans to upgrade in the future.
https://micbooster.com/clippy-and-plugg ... ype-indoor
I have a friend who used this kit for a while before getting a dedicated recorder, and the results were very good. It's basically a mini audio interface for your phone, with a couple of good omni mics that you can clip to anything that's handy. Those Clippy mics are well-regarded in the field recording community, and they can also be used with any recorder that has plug-in power, if you have any plans to upgrade in the future.
Statistics: Posted by cthonophonic — Fri Jun 07, 2024 11:01 pm