Why do phone recorders make your voice sound bad?

[kimsanders]

My friend and I sing a lot. Now I can't say for myself but her voice is amazing in person. but when we recorded it on a cell phone it sounded horrible. why is this?

[Berry lee]

I also want to know the reason.

[junecheng2010]

I also want to know the reason.

Me too. Looking forward to the answer.

[nancy]

Idk..............

[nancy]

My friend and I sing a lot. Now I can't say for myself but her voice is amazing in person. but when we recorded it on a cell phone it sounded horrible. why is this?

Maybe there is sth wrong with audio input devices.

[junecheng2010]

Maybe there is sth wrong with audio input devices.

Yes, sound like that.

[Berry lee]

kimsanders,question resolved?

[Cobe]

The megapixels on cameras and cell phones don't take sound quality into account, those numbers only describe video/picture quality.

Microphones are filters, and will change your voice (singing or speaking) to some extent. Cell phones and webcams tend to have small microphones (piezo, I think) that favor treble frequencies over bass, and can be easily overloaded by loud or bass-heavy sounds.

Good microphones will more truly represent your voice and can make your voice sound better... the best way to record yourself is to use a real microphone, one that you would use when singing on stage.