Reddit reviews GLS Audio 6ft Cable 1/8" TRS Stereo to XLR Male - 6' Cables 3.5mm (Mini) to XLR-M Cord for iPhone, iPod, Computer, and More - Single
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I have the JBLs in question and I am using an XLR -> 3.5mm, hooked up directly to my gaming computer tower. These to be exact. Works like a charm and only cost $12.00. Absolutely no interference whatsoever. I've had them for exactly one year and they hold up great!
There is not a simple solution to your problem because it is a combination of three things: the microphone, the room, and a technique designed to accurately record a single speaking voice.
If you have no equipment at all, start with a good recording app (I recommend RODE Rec--and it's free) and an iPhone. Have the speaker sit at a hard-surface table in almost any room. Put the phone flat on its back on the table, about 6-8 inches from the front edge. Have the speaker sit in a chair and move it as close to the table as possible. It is best if their body is slightly touching the table. This technique will produce a clean recording in any quiet room. It does so because it causes the iPhone to behave like a boundary microphone. Of course, be careful to avoid paper rustling and other noises.
Even better, try a good recorder and an omnidirectional microphone. I realize others here have said that omni mics pick up everything, but that's not quite true. Omni mics favor sounds that are close to them, and most importantly they don't exaggerate close sounds. They are also relatively immune to getting too close. To record with an omni mic, I recommend a simple recorder with XLR inputs, such as the inexpensive Zoom H4n. For a microphone, the Electro-Voice 635A is hard to beat and inexpensive. You should use some kind of simple stand to hold the microphone 3-6 inches from the speakers mouth, to one side at about a 45º angle to avoid direct breath blasts. If you can't use a stand, it's fine to just hold the mic close to your subject's mouth. The 635A designed to be a hand-held interview mic and is almost immune to handling noises. It is very resistant to breath noises and has no "proximity effect" so moving closer does not cause boomy sound quality. The Rode Reporter is almost as good, but not quite as tough.
One of these cables can adapt to a 635A and make fully professional recordings on an iPhone if you don't want to invest in a dedicated recorder. The quality is very of these recordings is excellent.
Remember, the real solutions are 1) Keep the microphone close to the subject and 2) use a microphone that doesn't require aiming, doesnt change in sound as you move it closer and is resistant to handling noises.
I haven't seen a locking 3.5mm, but I also haven't exactly looked too hard. You might consider using the mini xlr socket like in the video, and then using a cable like this one, if you really want locking