Iphone real instruments internal mic

I still use GB in my powerbook. I have not uses the sampled instruments yet. But in iphone am enjoying the ability to quickly use the internal mic for real instrument ideas. saves time the way cassette players used to for easy access when inspiration hits...and the abi;lity to add tracks to the idea is great. are there tips to maximize this feature?

Thanks.  I am not sure if I want to pay that much for a 4s.  I was scouring through this forum last night trying to see if there is quick remedy since its waste to see a perfectly good phone go away.  I hear feedback of my voice and the other caller hears static noise, as soon as I change to speaker phone or use the headset everything is fine.

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