Will That Microphone Work with My Camera or Recorder? Power, Plugs, and Connectors

9 years ago
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Confused about which mic will work with your camera or audio recorder? Let’s get that clear up for you! In this episode we cover the different types of microphone plugs and power so that you can find a combination that will work for you. We’re not covering specific mics and cameras and recorders, but teaching you the various types of plugs and power so that you can find a combination that works for you.

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Gear used to produce this episode:

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Adapter - 1/4" female to 3.5mm male TRS

Amazon: https://amzn.to/30kN8vh

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XLR Cable 25 feet

B&H Photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/128680-REG/Pro_Co_Sound_M_25_MasterMike_XLR_Male_to.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/PRMMXMXF25/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xPRMMXMXF25

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RODE VC1 10’ Extension Cable for 3.5mm Mics

Amazon: https://geni.us/L8GzF
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/2SZjcSa

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Adapt from TRS to TRRS 3.5mm Plug (Replaces the RODE SC4)

Amazon: https://geni.us/Atea
B&H Photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1048151-REG/rode_sc4_trs_to_trrs_adaptor.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/ROSC4/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xROSC4

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Adapter from TRRS to TRS 3.5mm Plug (RODE SC3)

Amazon: https://geni.us/0LkFHyH
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/2SYGDuP

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Audio Technica AT4053b Hypercardioid Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Used to record intro)

Amazon: https://geni.us/Y2wdgNs
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/2gsorEX

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Tascam DR-60DmkII Audio Field Recorder

Amazon: https://geni.us/7LBDsqq
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/2FxdPUl

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Shure SM-58 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone (used for voice over)

Amazon: https://geni.us/fV2Jo5j
B&H Photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68463-REG/Shure_SM58_LC_SM58_LC_Cardioid_Dynamic.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/SHSM58LC/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSHSM58LC

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RODE NTG4+ Shotgun Microphone

Amazon: https://geni.us/sV0Qn
B&H Photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1115089-REG/rode_rodntg4plus_ntg4_shotgun_microphone_with.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/RONTG4P/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xRONTG4P

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Music copyright Curtis Judd 2012

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