Apparently none of the shot timer apps for iPhone will work with the iPhone 4s noise canceling microphone. I guess it works if it can silence gunfire. Sounds like Apple should put an API in to disable noise cancellation, assuming it’s not built directly into the hardware.
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And the noise-canceling works really well: I had my new iPhone 4 RIGHT up against my pistol, and it wouldn’t start the timer on the Surefire app I was using.
Kevin: I have the same software on my iPod Touch 4th Gen.
I cranked the sensitivity up to 100% and it detected gunshots, but it detected ALL gunshots at the range. Not cool.
I am getting an iPhone today, any must have gun apps?
Ballistic is a must.
Taking AZRifleman’s advice, I went by a local range on the way home today.
I cranked up the sensitivity on the Surefire app to 100% (it won’t go to eleven) and durn if the durn thing didn’t work.
Problem solved.
Chris,
A must have iPhone app?
I’m a gun enthusiast and wrote an iPhone app called “Gun Spot” that shows you all the FFL holders in the country. You can look up gun stores and stuff like that.
I have always wondered whether exposure to gunfire damaged the mic on cell phones. It sure damages your ears… Any thoughts?
Speakers are a different beast than the human ear.
“Speakers are a different beast than the human ear.”
I’ve seen speakers blown out by over use. I imagine it is possible for too many gunshots to damage a sensitive microphone.