to my android phone. I'm bored and want to do something new, like making a recording and/or video on my Moto G5plus android phone hooked up to my Yammy 975. I need expert advise and reading through the pages of this forum, I know there are experts out there just wanting to give the best advise they can muster. Thanks

Gerry

why not just record to the keyboard? or

or just hit video record on your phone
and start playing easy record.

then save song...upload to you tube and post video here.

I thought about that, but felt that may not be the best quality sound. I'll try and see what happens. Thanks

You won't get great quality sound by using the phone's mic, but it will be pretty good if used at close range.
I use an "antique" Kodak video recorder that has a line-in for audio when I want to do a video.
For audio only, the kb recorder should do fine. Then transfer it to computer and use something like Audacity (which is free) to "normalize the volume" and export to MP3 file.
Then you can play that file on just about anything, including the phone, the computer or the kb.

Hey, thanks Don. I too have an "ancient" video recorder and a stand. I'll look into that. It pays to get old and never throw anything away. Found TP and paper towels in a storage cupboard in the garage. I know this has nothing to do with recording, but these days it is an important find.

I use Kodak Zi8.

Yea what Don said.

You need to have an audio "In" on your video recording device for the best audio quality. The Kodak Zi8 has that and can record in 1080. Connecting the line outs from the keyboard to a camera audio input gives a richer, fuller, true sound. I love Dave's videos, and even his awesome live performances would be enhanced with a similar setup.

It can be done with an android cell phone but you need a special cable to connect to the headphone jack for recording. A dedicated camera with an audio in is the way to go.

Ebay has Zi8's for sale and cheap. Canon also makes video cameras with a "mic in". That's what you want to be looking for "mic in" /"audio in"

Another way is to record your performance with your cell phone camera, with the line "out" from the keyboard to a PC line "in". And record both simultaneously, and then later sync audio and video with a video edit program.

You have different options, but having great audio is just as important as the video quality, especially in music videos.

Zoom Q2N is another inexpensive option for direct recording. Video fair, audio great.

chas

Thank you all. I think I have enough information to try this, make many mistakes, screw up and may have some acceptable results. It may take a while, but, hey, got a lot of time on my hands!

Keep us informed as to your progress. You will soon "graduate" to MEMBER! That's a big deal. Sort of.