RØDE SC4 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Adaptor, Smartphone

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Similarly, the TCB2 allows use of both a microphone and headset, but the mic input is for XLR mics, not 3.5mm. This is great for linking more advanced, studio-grade microphones to your smartphone. There are even more types of adapters that enable compatibility with TRRS smartphones. TRRS to USB-C adapters, TRRS to Lightning adapters, TRRS to TS adapters . . . the list goes on. Whatever device you choose to connect with your smartphone, odds are that there is an adapter cable to make that happen.

The SC17 is a 1.5m-long USB-C to USB-C cable designed to connect RØDE microphones with a USB-C output to USB-C compatible devices. The SC17 is also Hi-Speed certified, making it ideal for connecting the NT-USB Mini or RØDECaster Pro to devices with a USB-C input, such as computers and tablets. This adaptor works on all major operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. How to Use Your Headphones as Mic for PC The SC20 is a USB-C to USB-A cable used for connecting the Wireless GO II to a USB-A device. It is shorter than the 1.5m-long SC18 and is only included with the Wireless GO II (not sold separately). SC21 – Lightning Accessory Cable (USB-C to Lightning, 300mm) TRS plugs come in different sizes ranging from 6.35mm to 2.5mm, the most familiar being the 3.5mm plug, which is commonly used for headphones. Headphones with two TRS plugs. (From: Li Xuejun/123rf.com) As you can see with the differentconnections listed above, it’s important to pay attention to what type of cable is required for your microphone and recording device. There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to plug in your mic and realising your cable is the wrong kind!We’ve discussed several easy ways to connect an external microphone to an iPhone to record professional audio, but there are a lot of other options out there as well. A wide range of adapters exist, from the simple to the more complex, and they all offer different opportunities and challenges. MICROPHONES WITH BUILT IN LIGHTNING ADAPTERS FOR IPHONE You can easily adjust the volume and test if your microphone responds in the’ Device Properties’ window. In the ‘Sound’ options that appear on the right side of the window, look for ‘Input’. Make sure your device is selected in the box under ‘Choose your input device’ so that it becomes the default input device. NOTE ON AUDIO EXAMPLES : All audio recording examples in this guide have had audio levels normalized using Audacity so volume levels will be equal across the recordings. No other changes have been made. A particularly appealing option is using Apple’s Lightning to USB Camera Adapter to connect a microphone to an iPhone. Despite the name, it works with a lot more than cameras. If you’re using a USB microphone with a computer, you will be able to connect it to your iPhone using this adapter. Note, however, that for several higher end condenser microphones like the Blue Yeti, you’ll need to add a powered USB hub into the mix because the iPhone cannot pass along the 48v of phantom power you’ll need.

Here are a few PC Settings tweaks you can do if your headphones are plugged in properly, but you still can’t use the mic: The Movo MC3 adapter enables compatibility between smartphones and audio devices like microphones and headphones. The 3-pole TRRS connector plugs directly into your phone’s 3.5mm port, while the device you want to connect it to plugs into the adapter’s TRS port. Even though many electronic devices utilize 3.5mm diameter connectors, not all of them are compatible with each other. TRRS connectors are most commonly used in smart devices like smartphones and tablets, but products like cameras, computers, and microphones typically feature three pole TRS interfaces.

Mic in; Line in; Headphones (then Earbuds; On-ear; over-ear); Headset (with same 3 options above); External Speakers. The SC4 is a TRS to TRRS adaptor, designed to allow microphones with a 3.5mm TRS output to connect to deviceswith a TRRS input. This is ideal if you want to connect a RØDE VideoMic, lavalier or Wireless GO to a computer, smartphone or tablet. SC5 – 3.5mm TRS to TRS Cable for Wireless GO II (Not Available Separately) The SC10 is a TRRS to TRRS cable designed to connect the VideoMic NTG (which has an auto-sensing TRS/TRRS output) to cameras or mobile devices, but can be used with any TRRS device. USB-A – You should be familiar with this type of cable. USB-A is one of the most common connections found on virtually every modern computer (and many other devices). Itiseasy to identify as itislarger than other USB types. You know the one – the classic rectangular USB cable.