Change sound recording options on iPhone 16 models
On all iPhone 16 models, Spatial Audio is automatically turned on when you record video. Spatial Audio produces a more realistic and immersive audio recording that you can edit later in the Photos app; see Edit Spatial Audio with Audio Mix on iPhone 16 models. Earlier iPhone models automatically record video in Stereo sound.
Depending on your iPhone model, you can choose to record in Spatial Audio, Stereo, or Mono. Go to Settings > Camera > Record Sound, then choose one of the following:
Spatial Audio: Audio playback is immersive from all directions on supported playback devices (supported on all iPhone 16 models).
Stereo: Separates audio playback between left and right ears.
Mono: Audio playback is the same in both ears.
Note: On iPhone 16 models, when you record video with Spatial Audio or Stereo, wind noise is automatically reduced while recording. To change this setting, go to Settings > Camera > Record Sound, then turn off Wind Noise Reduction.