It seems trivial to connect the reader via a TRRS [1] extension cable Any cable that maintains mic capability with stock Apple headphones should be fine. [1]:

It seems trivial to connect the reader via a TRRS [1] extension cable Any cable that maintains mic capability with stock Apple headphones should be fine. [1]: https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=658&q=trrs&gbv=2&oq=trrs https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=...