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Reddit mentions of Rode SC3 3.5mm TRRS to TRS Cable Adaptor for smartLav Microphone
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Reddit mentions: 13
We found 13 Reddit mentions of Rode SC3 3.5mm TRRS to TRS Cable Adaptor for smartLav Microphone. Here are the top ones.
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- High-quality shielded adaptor
- Designed to allow the smartLav to connect to 3.5mm TRS devices such as cameras and audio recorders
- Gold-plated contacts are colour coded,
Features:
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 1.2 Inches |
Length | 6.69291 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Weight | 2.20462262E-5 Pounds |
Width | 0.393 Inches |
/u/MrBoski - sorry to hear that. Here are a few options you might want to consider for getting decent audio input for your videos:
Option 1 - trade the G7 X for a 4K superzoom with a mic jack
If you're still inside the return window for your new camera, you might try returning it.
For a few dollars less than the price of a [$599 PowerShot G7 X] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NEWYE12/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NEWYE12&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20), you can get a [$597.99 4K Panasonic FZ300] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015GAHNGM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B015GAHNGM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) with a 24x constant f2.8 zoom.
It is a little [bulkier than the G7 X] (http://camerasize.com/compare/#573,630), but it has 4 times the video resolution, a standard 3.5mm mic jack and hours of continuous recording time at 1080p (no 30 minute limit).
Here is the image quality this camera can produce (please select 2160p and watch at your monitor's highest resolution):
Here it is in a vlogging setting with an external lavalier (shot with the FZ300 and a [$19.95 Boya BY-M1 lavalier mic] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NHN168W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NHN168W&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) at 1080p and in Portuguese, but you get the idea):
It's a great still camera too: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2860985@N20/pool
This is a great vlogging camera and a very good value for your money.
Option 2 - trade the G7 X for a compact mirrorless with a mic jack
If you'd rather stay in the Canon ecosystem - or the FZ300 is too big - you might want to consider a straight trade of the [$599 G7 X] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NEWYE12/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NEWYE12&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) for a [$599 Canon EOS M3 with the 18-55mm kit lens] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014EOM7QW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B014EOM7QW&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20).
Body-only, this camera is [about the same size] (http://camerasize.com/compare/#573,599) as the G7 x, but it has a much larger sensor, interchangeable lenses and a standard 3.5mm mic jack.
Here is the image quality this camera can produce:
And here it is in a vlogging setting with a [$79 Rode Smart Lav+ external lavalier mic] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EO4A7L0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00EO4A7L0&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) and a [$15 Rode SC3 TRRS to TRS adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L6C8PNU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00L6C8PNU&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20):
If you need an external mic jack, this is a much better vlogging camera than the G7 - at exactly the same price.
Option 3 - use your phone as an external recorder
If you want to keep the G7 x, you can download an app (e.g. [Rode Rec, $5.99 for iOS] (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/r-de-rec/id528642521?mt=8&at=1000l8mT) or [Smart Voice Recorder] (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andrwq.recorder&hl=en) or [Skyro Voice Recorder] (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.triveous.recorder&hl=en) for Android), plug a [$28 JK MIC-J 004 lavalier microphone] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZU4TJKS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ZU4TJKS&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) (with 20-20,000Hz frequency response and >63dB SNR) into your phone and sync the smartphone audio to the video from your camera in the edit, as seen here (example is for the Rode SmartLav, but it makes the point for the entire lav/phone category):
http://youtu.be/P2RIFZOGMZo
Either of these three options should allow you to improve your sound over the G7x's internal mic - without spending a whole lot of money on external recorders.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your YouTube videos!
Look at the tip.
Compare to something built for a typical computer
The mic you linked to is using a trrs connection (tip, ring, ring, sleeve). That's normally for stereo headphones + a mic. The mic input on your desktop/laptop is probably expecting either ts or trs. You might get it to work by not pushing the connector fully into your computer - but it really depends on how that mic is wired.
You'll likely need an adapter. I have no experience with that adapter - just linking to it based on the name alone.
Based on the cost, it would probably make more sense for you to just buy a mic that's designed for PC input
Do a google search for
trrs vs trs
for more detail.Hi /u/kelhamisland - from your description, it sounds like you have one of three possible problems [Referral Links]:
Here's a Wistia tutorial on why a shotgun on a boom is a better choice than a lav: http://wistia.com/learning/choosing-a-microphone
Hope this is helpful!
Bill
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-SC3-3-5mm-TRRS-Adaptor/dp/B00L6C8PNU
It just bridges the grounds. Plenty of other options, but this is the one I have experience with.
Yup this is why I always have a few of these around https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L6C8PNU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thing is Deity claims their mics like the D3 will adapt itself either TRS or TRRS however I've found this only works with certain equipment.
If you're on a low budget a Zoom H1 and a Rode Lav mic will work great, with that mic you'll need an adaptor as it is designed to work with phone ports
>Both have the small bar on the cord with the volume up and down buttons.
Well, I'm not too familiar with these, so I'm not sure if that's where the microphone is. The best way to make sure is to see if the cable end you're plugging into your receiver looks like this - or if it looks like this. If it's the latter, you'll run into the problem I've described earlier. You'll could obtain a cable from Bose for a hassle free solution, or experiment with adapters - I say experiment because pinouts can vary.
Something like this could be a possible workaround if it's wired correctly?
Edit: I used a somewhat related method to add mic capabilities to my Fidelio X2's:
Product 1: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OTEPUIU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - this will work on the Nexus 6P if your headphones has a detachable jack.
Product 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y4663GG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This will split the headphone and mic signals from the above cable into separate channels. In my case it was required for computer use since I use an external DAC for the headphones (which does not support TRRS) and had to split the mic into a separate cable. Works like a charm (you'll lose the button functionality here but that's to be expected) :)
Hi,
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Does anyone know why my external microphone (a Saramonic SmartMic https://www.amazon.com/Saramonic-SmartMic-Microphone-Devices-Black/dp/B0142ASNY8) which is a TRRS plug, when plugged into my TRRS to TRS adaptor (https://www.amazon.com/Rode-SC3-3-5mm-TRRS-Adaptor/dp/B00L6C8PNU), and then the adaptor plugged into my iPhone 6S Plus' headphone jack (a TRS I believe), my mic does not seem to be working.
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The voice memos and all my video recordings are still using my iPhone's internal microphones and not my external mic. I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but is there any fix for this? I really do need to get an external mic working on my iPhone.
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Thanks!
If this is the problem and you don't want to switch headset, there probably are TRRS -> TRS adapters available.
http://www.amazon.com/Rode-SC3-3-5mm-TRRS-Adaptor/dp/B00L6C8PNU
But in its current state you’re not supposed to be using it that way— you can use it with your phone through the Rode app in its current state but for everything else— like your mentioned computer input, SLR and audio recorder all require the TRS adaptor. Phones have the audio connection TRRS which is not up to the TRS quality. You need this adaptor if you want to use it with anything else besides a smart phone and that’s why you’ve gotten sub par results: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L6C8PNU?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Exactly what you need. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L6C8PNU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yZ4DAbG3181J1
This is a TRRS mic for iphones and other smart phones
You want a TRS mic to work with your gopro.
You can just buy a TRRS to TRS adapter and it should work fine.