How to shoot music videos at the same time on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Creating videos with background music on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that both beginner bloggers and experienced users face. The main challenge is synchronizing the audio track with the video: a standard camera MIUI It blocks music playback during shooting, and third-party apps often delay it. This article will reveal everything from the built-in camera settings to the use of professional tools.

Many people mistakenly believe that it is enough to simply turn on a song and press Record to record quality, but in practice, 90% of the time, audio and image are out of sync due to the processing of audio streams in Android. We tested 12 methods on Redmi Note 12 Pro devices.+, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and POCO X5 Pro – only working solutions with minimal delays remain in the management.

You don't have to buy expensive hardware, because all of these things are done on Xiaomi's standard hardware, and the key is to set up the recording settings right and choose the right software, and let's start with the simplest methods, and gradually move on to advanced techniques for those who want studio quality.

Why Xiaomi’s standard camera doesn’t record music

Annex of the Chamber to MIUI It automatically mutes all third-party sounds when you start recording, and it's not a bug, it's a feature of Android audio policy, where it prioritizes microphone input, blocking playback through speakers, and it's embedded at the core level to prevent echoes and interference.

Technically, the problem lies in two points:

1. Tinyalsa driver in Xiaomi does not support simultaneous capture from the microphone and output to the speakers
2. AudioFocus Policy in MIUI 14+ Prioritizes recording applications

This limitation can be circumvented in three ways:

• 🎧 Use wired headphones with a microphone (audio flow will go through them)
• 📱 Use the second device to play music (sync later in the editor)
• 🛠️ Apply specialized applications with the bypass of AudioFocus

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13 and below sometimes works bypassing through the onset of the mode For developers → Do not turn off audio when recording. In new versions, this option is removed.

Method 1: Recording through headphones with a microphone (minimum delay)

The most reliable way for Xiaomi is to use wired headphones with 3.5-mm connector USB-C The music will be played through the headphones, and the microphone will record it with the surrounding sounds, and the delay will be no more than that. 50-80 ms., which is visually imperceptible.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the headphones to the smartphone (check the microphone)
2. Open the player (Music, Spotify, YouTube Music)
3. Run the track playback.
4. Open the standard camera and start shooting.

For better results:

• 🎵 Choose headphones with good noise insulation (for example, Xiaomi Hybrid Pro)
• 🔊 Set the volume on 70-80% avoidance
• 🎤 Place the microphone of the headphones closer to the sound source (if you are shooting a musical instrument)

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This method is ideal for:

- Filming of music track covers - Creation of titonics with background music - Podcast recordings with background soundtrack

Method 2: Use of the application AZ Screen Recorder

AZ Screen Recorder is one of the few applications that can record the internal sound of the system simultaneously with video. MIUI And get synchronized recording. The app works on all Xiaomis with Android 10.+, but it requires special adjustment.

Instructions for setting:

1. Download. AZ Screen Recorder from Google Play
2. Launch the application and provide all the permissions requested
3. Go to Settings. → Sound recording
4. Select the internal sound (Audio Record) API)
5. Activate the option to record sound from the microphone (for mixing)

Features of working on Xiaomi:

• 🔴 Nana MIUI 14 may need to be included for developers → Debugging by USB
• 🟡 Sound quality is limited by 128 kbps bitrate
• 🟢 Maintains the entry in the permission until 4K@30fps

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO The internal sound is recorded with distortion. Before the important shot, make a test video of the duration. 10-15 seconds.

Method 3: Synchronization through an external microphone (professional sound)

For those who are striving for studio quality, the best solution is to use an external microphone with an interface. USB-C This method completely eliminates synchronization problems, since the music is recorded by a separate track.

Equipment required:

• 🎤 External microphone (e.g, BOYA BY-M1 shure MV7)
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → 3.5mm (if the microphone is jacked)
• 📱 Application for multitrack recording (FilmoraGo, KineMaster)

Recording process:

1. Connect the microphone to your smartphone
2. In the camera settings, select the external microphone as the sound source.
3. Start playing music through a column or headphones
4. Start shooting – the microphone will record both the music and your voice.

Advantages of the method:

- Professional sound quality without interference - Full control over mixing tracks - Ability to record in format 24-bit/48kHz

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Method 4: Use of two devices (for perfect synchronization)

The most reliable, but also the most expensive way is to record video on Xiaomi and play music from a second device (for example, an iPad or another smartphone), and then sync in any cotton video editor or visual marker.

Step-by-step algorithm:

1. Prepare two devices: Xiaomi for shooting and the second for music
2. On the second device, start the track and place it next to the camera.
3. Before starting the recording, make a loud clapping (sync marker)
4. On Xiaomi, start shooting while running music on the second device

For synchronization in the editor:

• 🎬 Import both files (video without sound) + music)
• 🔍 Find the peak wave from cotton on the audio track
• ⏱️ Combine it with the moment of the clap in the video
• 🎵 Cut off the extra areas and export the result

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For precise synchronization, use a metronome: turn it on on both devices before shooting. In the editor, combine the first beats, which guarantees a perfect match in tempo.

This method is used by professional videographers to:

- Shooting music videos - Creation content for YouTube with multi-camera editing - Podcast recordings with multiple participants

Method 5: Applications with Audio Mixing support (advanced level)

For users who are ready to immerse themselves in the settings, suitable applications with support for Audio Mixing API. These tools allow you to mix multiple audio streams in real time.The best options for Xiaomi:

Top 3 apps for Audio Mixing:

Setup in FilmoraGo:

1. Download and install the application
2. Select a New Project → Screen recording
3. Activate the option of recording internal sound
4. Turn on the microphone to capture your voice
5. Set the balance between music and microphone in real time

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 Nana MIUI 14 may need to disable battery optimization for the application
• 🔋 Shooting in 4K It drains the battery (it is recommended to connect the charging)
• 🎛️ To fine tune the sound, you will need an external Equalizer (e.g. Wavelet)

Solving problems with sound delay

Even with the right setup, you can have a synchronization of sound and video, and the main reasons and ways to fix them are:

Causes of delay:

• 📱 Hardware CPU Restrictions (on Snapdragon) 6xx delay)
• 🔊 Use of Bluetooth headphones (adds) ~200 ms delay)
• 📀 Low speed of writing to a memory card (class below) UHS-I)
• 🛠️ Conflicts with other applications that use audio

Ways to reduce delay:

1. Use wired headphones instead of Bluetooth
2. Close all background applications before shooting
3. Install a memory card UHS-II or UHS-III
4. In the developer settings, activate Turn off the absolute volume
5. Use applications with low-latency audio support

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On devices with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro), audio latency is minimal thanks to hardware audio acceleration.

If there is a delay,

Use the CapCut editor for manual synchronization: 1. Import video 2. Separate audio track (Separate sound) 3. Move the sound left/right on timeline 4. Match with the video by lip movement or rhythm of music

FAQ: Frequent questions about shooting music videos on Xiaomi