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I use my iPhone 4 to go jogging and at some point the built-in mic has gotten damaged and the only way to talk to people is via an earbud with mic.
I am looking for a desk charger which also has a high-quality mic so that I can take calls from my desk, hands-free. Does anyone know of a suitable product?
By "there are issues with the iPhone 4 and USB microphones," are you referring to the fact that no one has ever gotten them to work together?
The iPad, yes—but not the iPhone 4.
(Which, I think, answers the question about which mic I recommend…)
There are three microphones on the iPhone 5. This setup is used to eliminate background noise while on call. One is ideally placed at the back, and two in the front. So basically when you're covering the bottom, the mic on the ear piece picks up the audio input.
Best Answer
There is no product that provides a stand and charger with a mic, but there are several external mics you can clip onto the iPhone. Some (lower quality) use the headphone jack, and some (higher quality) use the 30-pin docking port.
Here are two examples:
IK Multimedia iRig Mic Cast
This mic uses the headphone jack.
Tascam iM2W stereo mic
This mic uses the docking port, but has a pass-through USB connection that permits charging while the mic is in use.