How to Connect the Rodecaster Pro Directly to Your Camera

[@tombuck]

Time Markers: 0:00 - Can You Connect a Camera & Rodecaster? 0:59 - Connection Options 1:54 - Adjust You Camera’s Audio Settings 3:00 - The Benefits 4:16 - The Negatives 4:53 - Preamp Comparison (important) 6:11 - How I Broke My Camera 7:34 - EOS R + Rodecaster = Joy

[@CoachDeb]

Thanks for creating this. I've GOT to get the Rodecaster Pro Everybody is talking about it. Will Amp up my Video production BIG Time!

[@tombuck]

It’s super rad, that’s for sure 👍

[@swschilke]

Just fyi: if you want to use the line outputs / speaker output (of anything) you need to use a attenuator (like from Saramonic, BeachTek, ik Multimedia, ..) which brings the levels down from line level to mic input level of the camera.

[@shangohusani8250]

What about a remote video interview with this setup? What would you recommend?

[@shangohusani8250]

What about a remote video interview with this set up? What would you recommend?

[@dslrdave]

I've already did a video about this and to have the lowest white noise on your camera is to set the level to the lowest minus 1. After that you boost your signal on your mixer. Works like a charm.

[@tombuck]

Maybe there was something off about how I connected it, but that's what I originally tried (it's how I normally use my Rodemic), but the Rodecaster was giving a lot of noise when I boosted the level with the camera preamp turned down that low. Hmm...

[@dslrdave]

@@tombuck : I'm doing it with my Yamaha mg10xu and have no problem at all... so my guess is that the rodecaster isn't as good as everybody says. Happy to not fall into this trap! Cheer and take care !

[@bradhouston4734]

Dude, when I first saw this, I thought...yeah, this could be good... until you showed the difference between direct vs through the Rodecaster, it was GAME OVER!

[@tombuck]

Haha, I was kind of shocked myself, to be honest.

[@frankchapman2125]

i HAVE ORDERED MY RODECASTER PRO TODAY , THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS CAN WAIT FOR IT TO GET HERE

[@tombuck]

Woo hoo! You’ll love it. 🙌

[@DJmorch]

I'm pretty convinced the noise comes from the lower quality headphones output amp. If you had used the main L+R output i would imagine it being way more clean. The reason being, there is no need to go hi-fi on the headphone outputs when it's only for reference monitoring for all the participants of the podcast/recording etc. and was never made for outputting to a recording device. :) But a great video anyway, and if you use it redundant with both outputting to the camera and recording in the Rodecaster, then syncing the Rode recording up afterwards is a walk in the park. Thanks for greats videos Tom. 🙏😁

[@tombuck]

Thanks so much! I'm interested to try using the main output once I have the right cables available. 👍

[@letsmakeinternetz9849]

I tried the L+R output to cam and its still super noisy. Found a possible problem/solution though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imm9doSCZa6MsKs

[@ITTechTips4You]

@@tombuck will not work - according to Rode and my own tests. You would need to solder it yourself. Please refer to my (lengthy ;-)) comment I just posted. Great video though.

[@caseyonlocation8257]

Hi Tom. Glad you figured this out. I'm able to do exactly the same thing with my Zoom H6 recorder to have a long 10 feet AUX cable from the H6 line out port to my Canon 90D DSLR camera mic-in port for direct audio feed from H6 recorder to the camera in real time. I also figured out how to take it one step further by using the Rode Wireless Go lav system whereby I have the Rode wireless transmitter attached to the line out port of the H6 recorder via 3.5mm AUX cable and the Rode wireless receiver is connected to the Canon 90D DSLR camera on top of the hotshoe with the 3.5mm AUX cable into the camera mic-in port. With this method, the Rode Wireless Go lav system is providing WIRELESS audio transmission from the H6 recorder to the camera in real time and with no cables, works great! Here's my how-to video that I created on this if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4mzgGylosismMk

[@tombuck]

I love this! Thanks for sharing your video.

[@caseyonlocation8257]

@@tombuck Hi Tom, glad you liked it! And likewise, thank you for sharing all your many helpful and interesting how-to video!!!!!

[@mikeg6069]

I'm having a MAJOR issue with my just purchased RCP. Like Casey, I also have an H6. However, I'm using a cable to my Canon 5D MKIII via the "Line Out" port of the H6 to the "mic" port of the 5D. It works great. I picked up a RCP yesterday to use in place of the H6. I unplugged the cable that's plugged into the "Line Out" port of the H6 and tried all of the headphone outputs on the RCP. Every one of them has the very loud feedback noise. Note, I do not believe this to be pre-amp noise. It's an extremely loud buzz/hiss/crackle. The volume dials do nothing. Here's the strange thing. I have my H6 powered by my laptop via a USB cord. When I connect the RCP and my laptop via its USB cable (with my H6 plugged into a different USB port on the laptop), and plug my audio cable back into the "line Out" port of the H6, that horrendous noise is present. When I unplug the RCP's USB cable from my laptop, the noise from my H6 goes away. IWO, the RCP is transmitting something that's wrecking havoc with my 5D's audio input. It transmits it directly from all of its headphone output jacks and it transmits it through the USB cable, laptop, H6, back to the camera. I don't know if this is clear or not, but it's gotta be some kind of frequency transmission that moves through the wires and electronics. I believe the Rode Go hold most likely eliminate it since there's no physical connection, but spending another $200 just for that does not sit well with me. It could be just my unit. I don't know. But as it is I can't use it for ny application. So I'n gonna have to return it and just wait for the PodTrak P8, or pick up a PodTrak P4 and that may satisfy my needs.

[@Post2PostProductions]

Continuing to watch your videos is going to make me purchase the Rodecaster Pro haha. It's so perfect. I need it in my life.

[@tombuck]

It's definitely not "cheap," the more you look into it and the more you use it, it becomes clear that it's VERY worth the price.

[@s2seltaeb]

That’s what happened to me! It has been worth every penny.

[@SavvyTurtle]

Good deal appreciate another great video helping us in our live stream journey

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped!

[@CaptainJCRage]

This is exactly what I'm looking for as a setup for my EOS R but the gain noise is disappointing. usually a decent audio setup you will not hear the preamp noise when someone is speaking but this one is so obvious. any recommendation to get rid of the noise?

[@tombuck]

It might be possible to have better luck using the Monitor Output instead of the headphone output, but I don't have the right cables to try it out at the moment.

[@JillLynnBeautyTherapy]

I am just learning...but, my first attempt at syncing the audio from the Procaster w/ video in editing on Final Cut Pro X was super easy and fast. Glad you made this video though because I did notice those comments in that video, and have been curious about it. Thanks also for showing us the difference in the sound quality... I really noticed a difference! OH, and I used your tip of clapping before starting my video and WOW...that makes it so easy!

[@tombuck]

So glad it helped! The improved audio quality makes a world of difference.

[@jjonesdabeast]

Always great content, i let somebody borrow my roadcaster and i send them here whenever ever they ask me any questions haha

[@tombuck]

Nice! I'm really glad to hear that!

[@wayneJohnsPhotographer]

The RØDECaster Pro still has fairly noisy Pre-Amps. If you use a fethead on your mic it will reduce the outward Pre-amp noise of your RØDECaster pro. Works a treat for us in our recordings. ;)

[@PaulSyng]

Very good tips! Been trying to record directly to my Mac as well to save myself the hassle of removing SD cards

[@tombuck]

Anytime you can remove even the slightest bit of friction in your workflow, it makes a difference!

[@BrianAndrewStephens]

Your absolutely right about damaging a camera by connecting the wrong device or connecting the wrong way. I've freid a cameras audio by doing this before. Im very cautious even after watching this video I would be hesitant to connect even though you say it's safe.

[@jacobkelso9867]

bro I can not tell you how glad I was to have come across this clip!! You did Awesome at breaking this down and there arent to my knowledge ANY vids pertaining to these kinds of cameras. Id love to see this done with a yolobox pro and a canon m50 mark ii. Keep up the good work my friend!!

[@TimCooperUK]

Have you seen the Movo MV-RC100 3.5mm Male Line-in to Male Microphone Attenuator Cable for HDSLR Cameras? It attenuates the headphone output to Mic Level, which matches the line levels to mic input.

[@tombuck]

I just looked it up and it looks like the perfect solution. It also appears to be sold out everywhere right now 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TimCooperUK]

@@tombuck It's available on Amazon in the UK if that helps. Don't know what it would cost to ship.

[@ruskirchner]

Tim Cooper spot on. I reckon this will fix the noise.

[@Newrecordday2013]

Great video man! This is how I’ve been doing it from the beginning! With my C200 is even better cause I can run the monitor outputs to the XLR inputs on the camera. Either way, it’s a good day when you don’t even need to bother with syncing! Thanks again Tom, keep it up! PS: with light background music playing, no one is gonna hear that background noise - just a thought for those who are worried about that.

[@letsmakeinternetz9849]

Is your C200 running off of batteries or plugged into a wall in this config?

[@NiceFindWholesale]

@@letsmakeinternetz9849 Does a wall power adapter for the camera remove the noise or adds it?

[@willierobbins8242]

The cleanest signal will always come from XLR connection. I use pocket cinema cams. Headphone out will never be as clean. The hiss is the low quality line out. That Rodecaster is super solid. Nice video but it proves that better audio is in the Rodecaster recording

[@tombuck]

The Rodecaster is definitely the way to go for the cleanest recording, but it's fun to know that this is at least possible if needed.

[@willierobbins8242]

@@tombuck absolutely. I currently use a mixpre 6mk II stereo out to my camera, recording internally but it’s not nearly as clean in camera. I need this Rodecaster for true usage of it as a mixer while streaming live. Love how you explain it.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Camera feed is still real hissy. Maybe a basic noise reduction filter would help...wow the rodcaster is silent...really cool.

[@TerraMagnus]

Cameras usually have really bad audio preamps. Going into the camera at all will introduce this kind of noise.

[@deadendkid1968]

beats a sync issue...I use BMD software that comes with ATEM switchers...it kills that...

[@techwaketv]

TerraMagnus on some cameras, I have a lifter (pre) xlr mic straight into the G9 and it’s very clean. No NR in post at all. The rode just really should have better line output - I get that it’s not designed for that but it would be nice cuz I like all the sound conditioning it does. Not hating on it but it just fell short in that area for me. I will keep syncing audio in post for now.

[@applejaxx]

I've been waiting for this video!!! Thank you!

[@tombuck]

Hopefully it's helpful for you!

[@HeyBob-O]

Can you make one of these videos for the rodacaster pro 2? Also would it work to be able to connect and record off an iPhone?

[@tombuck]

That’s a great idea for an update 👍 You can record with a phone if needed, but it’s a bit of a hassle.

[@emmanuelnambouh1380]

Thank you so much for this, it was very helpfull, but I do have a one question, I connected my rode into my laptop and the sound quality is pretty poor, what could be the issue? I really need your help with regards to this.

[@tombuck]

If you're connecting via USB, the sound should be perfect. If it's not sounding good, then I'd recommend checking how a recording on the Rodecaster sounds. If that's good, then you know it's something to do with the USB cable or a setting in the computer.

[@zalllon]

Like your vids and the quality of them. Just discovered you after being invited by friends to join them for an Anchor podcast channel, and started to look into trying to do my own. Once I saw the savings of time for post production with the Rodecaster, I ordered one! Supposed to come today along with a Rode PodMic. I can't wait for more tidbits that you share.

[@tombuck]

Oh man, that's exciting! I'm sure you'll love it and make some awesome stuff. Best of luck with your show!

[@WordsMatterNetwork]

Hey Tom. I have an aux cable plugged into the Rodecaster and when I hit record on it, the camera doesn't start recording. What could I be doing wrong?

[@tombuck]

The camera won’t record automatically, so both the camera and the RCP will have to be started/stopped separately 👍

[@akilpinnock3280]

@@tombuck Thanks Tom

[@bluelavatv3323]

This what I needed to know just bought the Rodecaster Pro and wanted to do a visual podcaster

[@tombuck]

I'm happy it was helpful! Hopefully you're enjoying your new gear.

[@MajorChisholm]

I can still her a little bit of gain in the background. I have over the ear headphones. Love the videos and content.

[@tombuck]

It's slight, but it is there. I edited this with over the ear headphones and felt that the difference was pretty darn noticeable, but playing it back without headphones it was much more subtle.

[@jakebtech5395]

@@tombuck It's more than slight, It's very clear

[@jakebtech5395]

@@tombuck It'll be to do with the cables you use too

[@RyanPetty]

Any advice on the right cables. I’m hearing a lot of hiss when connecting to my camera.

[@verngall]

We're using a Saramonic Blink B4 with aRodeCaster Pro. We have some M-Audio Solaris Condensers (for the piano and the talent) and Shure M58's for the 2 singers. The drums are electronic and come into the rodecaster via the trrs input. I use the #2 Headphone output to the Blink to push wirelessly to the iPhone. The iPhone has the lightning receiver and we run Filmic Pro (wirelessly). We keep the recording as a multitrack on the micro SD and then use Reaper.FM to sync the audio to video in Post and split the Polywave (only if the mix doesn't give what we need). This workflow has greatly reduced our post processing times (lining up video and fine tuning separate tracks...). (We're keeping social distancing and only 4 people in the venue at a time to produce including the camera operator.)

[@tombuck]

Wow! That's an awesome workflow. I never would have thought about connecting an electric drum set to it. It's like an entire studio!

[@heatherjustcreate]

This is some high quality content right here. 🤓 Also... I LOVE YOU! 😘🥰

[@thejoechannel9698]

Hey Tom, I just got my RodeCaster, and I absolutely love it! For what I’m doing, I can’t rely on any type of starter equipment, I need something with this type of capability. I love everything about the RodeCaster. I only found one CON With it, which is the back of it is made out of plastic. I wish it were metal.

[@tombuck]

I've hd mine for almost 3 years now and it's helped up exceptionally well, so the plastic is pretty durable, but I agree that metal would be super nice.

[@thejoechannel9698]

@@tombuck I have to agree with you, Will Rode Ever adress that?

[@thejoechannel9698]

@@tombuck they must have said if they’re going to use plastic they need a sturdy durable type of plastic which is good, but so far overall Impressions, I love this peice of gear, easy to use, The touch screen is just Fantastic, it has 0 Lag which to me is awesome, and the ability to record to a DAW without even recording on the RodeCaster is just fantastic. This is the best piece of gear man ever made. I hope they make a bigger one in the future.

[@OmarAbdElNasserYT]

this method is only effective if you gonna upload your footage from your camera right away and you don't want all the hassle of editing and rendering. but as long as you gonna color and/or edit your footage, there is no reason to connect Rodecaster to the camera because you can sync the recorded audio on Rodecaster in no time. so yeah it depends on your workflow. all the love man great content.

[@tombuck]

Yep, it’s definitely best for those using a super quick/simple workflow. Thanks for the kind words!

[@davidjohnclarkactor]

That's what I was going to ask. Why plug into your camera for less quality if you can record via Rodecaster and sync in video b editing software. A simple clap at the beginning like film making would do the trick to sync surely?

[@caseyonlocation8257]

Hi Tom, I finally got my new Rodecaster, yeah!! So I tried to do the same as you for recording audio directly to the camera. When I had my Zoom H6 recorder it was easy to do by simply having a 10 feet AUX 3.5 cable going from the Zoom line out port to my Canon 90D mic-in port. But I could not figure out how to connect the Rodecaster audio to my Canon 90D no matter what cable I used nor what port I connected to. So instead I used my Rode Wireless Go lavalier system and plugged in the wireless Rode transmitter to the headphone-in port at front bottom right of the Rodecaster, and the Rode wireless receiver to the camera hotshoe with the 3.5mm cable into the camera mic-in port. Sure enough, that method works great! Actually the same Rode Wireless Go lav system worked equally well when I had my Zoom H6 recorder. So now I'm happy that I can at least use my Rode Wireless Go for direct audio to the camera, which I prefer anyway because I don't have to worry about tripping over any long AUX cable. The Rode Wireless Go lav system is a miniature beast! Link here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1471382-REG/rode_wireless_go_compact_wireless.html

[@tombuck]

I love the Wireless Go and use mine all the time! You should be able to connect a long 3.5mm cable to that sake headphone port and run it to your camera 🤔 Either way, congrats on the new gear!

[@caseyonlocation8257]

@@tombuck Thanks a lot! Connecting a hard wire AUX cord should be a simple matter...but it wasn't! I tried every single port and different cables but nothing worked. Anyway, the Rode Wireless Go is a champ!

[@caseyonlocation8257]

@@tombuck I do have another question if you can help. I tried a test call using Zoom video app plus Facebook phone call app. On my Audio Technica m20x monitoring headphones, the other person seemed fine for loudness level during the call. But on playback, the other person's voice volume seemed a bit too low. But later I realized that there are separate levels on the menu for USB, Smartphone, and Bluetooth. The default level for all 3 of those was at "0" zero. I noticed those 3 levels go up to +6 and down to -6 (negative). I'm guessing I should have changed the levels to something higher, such as 3, 4, or 5?? Would that have helped to have the other person's recorded voice sound louder in playback? What level settings do you have yours at for USB, Smartphone, Bluetooth?

[@DaveNealComedian]

love my rodecaster, got it as soon as quarantine happened, figured it would be good to learn! Your videos are so great, a/v is so on point, subbed! I didn't buy the rodevaster case, seemed way too bulky. Do you recommend any other cases for it? I might hit up Home Depot and see if any 'husky' tool cases fit it. But if you've got a solution, I'm all ears!

[@tombuck]

Glad you're here, and glad the videos are helpful! I don't have a case for mine (yet), but I do use a clear cover from Decksaver to protect it from dust. If you're looking for a full one carrying case, Home Depot might work. You could also look for a Pelican case or a cheaper Harbor Freight case that has customizable foam padding inside. 👍

[@DaveNealComedian]

The Enthusiasm Project awesome will check that out. Thanks!

[@mikeanderson8375]

The Enthusiasm Project do you have a link to the clear cover you use? Thank you!

[@Touseef]

interesting, as u switched to rodecaster preamps nt only the noise was gone even ur voice was warmer and clearer, which means we r losing the equalizer of podmic as well when we go with camera ? I think bcz the signal is still analog, the camera preamps mess with it, but if somehow we use the digital output i.e : usb-c and with a dongle put that in camera mic input it might get rid of those issues? just brainstorming here, sorry if it doesnt make sense :D

[@tombuck]

Totally makes sense, and could definitely be the case. I'm not entirely sure how it all works in terms of those technical details, to be honest.

[@Touseef]

@@tombuck still a good time saver though, thanks for the video :)

[@pd1jdw630]

Love your video’s, not sure why this came in. But, I would definitely buy ore build a line to mic level transformer for this.

[@KalynRobert]

Can you connect multiple cameras to this and use it for livestream?

[@tombuck]

The Rodecaster is only an audio mixer- for streaming you would also need a video switcher like the Blackmagic ATEM Mini 👍

[@Osigah]

Nice video. Would you suggest the same audio settings for a cannon m50 mark II?

[@tombuck]

The M50 has pretty much the same preamp as the R, so yes, it should be the same.

[@TheWiseSole]

Great info. But is there a way to do this with the Rodecaster Pro 2? I’ve been going nuts trying to get it to work right with the Sony A7C

[@DeanReynoldsMusic]

Audio engineer give “Sound” advice haha. You’re slick!

[@tombuck]

Haha, thank you!

[@nic_and_nik]

Thanks for adding this. Trying to figure out my live stream set up and your explanation is super easy to understand. Appreciate your help! 🤙

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful! There are usually a bunch of different ways to make stuff work, so it's just about finding what's best for you.

[@drutgat2]

Thanks. I had been wondering about whether one could connect a camera to the Rodecaster. Like you did here, I would always record at least two audio signals (and, preferrably, video) simultaneously. I think, though, that various audio interfaces (even some of the cheaper ones) have better quality preamps than the Rodecaster (based on your audio in this video).

[@bryanlaurel106]

Hi Tom! What cable do you use to connect your Rodecaster Pro to your Canon? I did look at your gear list above first and then watched the video another time to confirm you didn't mention it. Thank you for your time.

[@tombuck]

In this video I just used a standard 3.5mm cable from the headphone port, but you can use a 1/4inch to 3.5mm cable as well.

[@bryanlaurel106]

Tom Buck thank you sir. Greatly appreciated.

[@RoadTrippinWiththeRudes]

Thank you so much for the info, looking to do more in home vlogs and currently we’re using the rode shotgun mic attached directly to the camera. The audio is ok but would like it to be better. This is the perfect solution thanks for sharing!

[@tombuck]

Hopefully it helps!

[@carlosflores-ko4wy]

Good content Tom. I would like to know if you can connect the Rode caster pro on a live event using only the mics?

[@tombuck]

You could run the monitor outputs to a PA system 👍

[@keithbrueton5435]

Hi. Another great tutorial, as usual. I am just setting up my podcast studio and don't want to splash cash on too much kit until I know what works best for me. I have a Rodecaster and a canon SL2/200D. Can I connect to my Rode using the same method a you connect the EOS R? thanks. I appreciate the sound quality may not be too great.

[@tombuck]

Yes! The SL2 has a mic input and the same audio menu 👍

[@TomKellyShow]

I've had synch issues trying to synch rodecaster audio to the camera. How many frames per second does the Rodecaster record audio? What should I set the camera and what should I set the board to?

[@tombuck]

If the RCP is set to 48000kHz and your camera is at 24fps, everything should be in sync 👍

[@TomKellyShow]

@@tombuck Now what if I wanted to keep my stuff at 30 fps (because I do other work with the camera)

[@TomKellyShow]

@@tombuck Thank you for the reply by the way! I know you are busy.

[@Mateo-z5q4i]

Thank you! I am very happy to hear that!! You are really good and helpful! I am glad I find you! 😃

[@tombuck]

I’m glad you’re here too!

[@crackspotting]

Considering how much you love your EOS R, I'm looking forward to see if the R5 will be able to lure you away from it in the future. I swear that single people should find a partner that looks at them the way that tech youtubers look at the R5 spec sheet.

[@tombuck]

The R5 really does look incredible. I'm sure it will be quite pricey though. We've had a few unexpected vet bills come up, so if I get one, it likely won't be for a while. I'm also a tad nervous because I know the new memory card it uses is REALLY expensive, so that adds to the overall cost. 😬

[@digitalkev06]

If you're using this setup for a podcast I'd do Rodecaster to Camera (it is a bit noisy but it will work) for posting to KZbin. I'd take the recording for Podcast uploads.

[@RedBlueTalk]

Do you need an attenuator cable to go from monitor, or headphone, or aux TO the mic input of a camera? Aren't all those sources at line level? Thanks, the workflow you described is just what I need for a video podcast. The camera will be in perfect sync and be recorded on my PC in OBS. The RC Pro will record the higher quality podcast on its SD card. Just what I need.

[@tombuck]

It will definitely help make things sound their best 👍

[@RGMGFitness]

WOW! That was really helpful in understanding the difference I'm should expect from the Rodecaster Pro vs audio going directly into my camera. At 5:14 I cranked up my volume in my wireless headset and WOW...you can really hear the difference and how much better the sounds quality is coming directly out of the Rodecaster Pro! I'll be honest, I've been connecting my audio output from MIC directly into my Canon EOS 6D Mark II and it's 'Okay'....but clearly not as clean as audio coming out of the Rodecaster Pro. Now, I just have to decide if I want to spend $600. Thanks for the review (I think)... LOL 😂😂😂

[@tombuck]

Haha, glad it helped (sort of 😉)! I think the RCP is more than worth the price. It's become an integral part of my workflow. But if you only need it's basic functions and don't need the super sturdy build quality, the Zoom P4 is a decent choice too at less than half the price. Back to the video, camera preamps just usually aren't very good, which makes sense when you think of everything a camera needs to do. Many users probably never even connect a mic to their cameras, so companies aren't going to put amazing preamps in them. Something like the RCP is designed specifically for audio, so you can really get the benefit of high quality components and clean sound.

[@Shiz73245]

thank ,Great video as always , could you please let me know which mic stand you have used here in this vide.? is that adjustable.?

[@tombuck]

It's a Samson tabletop stand. Super affordable from Amazon 👍

[@GuilDormeus]

I always was trying to map that out in my head but now I know it’s possible

[@3rdstageproductions589]

Nice video. Do you think if you were using 2 DSLR's ....Camera A and Camera B...you could utilize 2 headphone outputs so you wouldn't have to sync both cameras?

[@tombuck]

It's possible, but when using multiple cameras, it's usually best to stick with a single audio source.

[@3rdstageproductions589]

@@tombuck Why? If there are 4 headphone outputs...why would you not recommend ? Thanks

[@BMSWEB]

You got a Thumbs up from me with your "Sound Advice" pun 🤣

[@tombuck]

Mission accomplished 🙌🏻

[@screensanctum]

im guessing, as you said, i could use dual 1/4 inch to 3.5 from the monitor output on the Rodecaster duo? would it be the same quality as just going through the aux port?

[@JakeGallen]

Is it possible to connect 2 separate cameras into the Rodecaster pro , in order to record a 2 person interview? They do this style in popular podcasts where they have a single camera on each person. Or would it be best to just capture the audio on the Rodecaster Pro and sync the audio up to the video recordings in post production? New to the game and have been recording audio with the Rodecaster Pro but am looking to venture into video. Thank you for this video and the help!

[@tombuck]

It could be possible, but I think with multiple cameras it’s probably best to either use a video switch or just sync everything in editing.

[@JakeGallen]

@@tombuck okay thanks. I know this may not be related but is there a video switch you recommend? I subbed and gave you like for the help!

[@tombuck]

Thank you! There are a lot of switchers out there, but the simplest/most affordable right now is the Blackmagic ATEM Mini (although they’re out of stock pretty often).

[@JakeGallen]

@@tombuck thank you!

[@MrCarl312]

6:56 You should read the camera's user manual. The manual would tell you what the jacks are for and what the media is (Video, Audio or Control).

[@tombuck]

This was definitely a valuable lesson for my 13 year old self!

[@cayman2010]

Can you do a video with recording the video with an iPhone?? All the steps including how you would save it etc.

[@TheRealPictureTV]

Very timely post as I JUST called Rode tech support TODAY to ask this very question. I have a small hot shoe mounted audio mixer on my camera (Sony XLR-K3M). I was thinking about running a 1/4 to XLR patch cable to one of the XLR inputs on my camera. I was told that I could do that but the feed would be mono only. If I wanted a stereo feed from the Rodecaster I was told to use the L/R speaker outputs on the back and run a 1/8 to XLR cable to the camera from EACH of those outputs. So two cables to the camera for a stereo mix. So I wonder if you could run a 1/8 splitter from the L/R inputs to the mic jack on the camera?

[@tombuck]

You could definitely run a splitter from the monitor outputs, but I don’t have one handy, so I couldn’t use it here.

[@philippeaboussouan2361]

Nice video Love the Rodecaster pro. Love the lighting on your video. How did you manage to get that nice lighting ? Thanks

[@tombuck]

Thanks! I use a very soft diffused key light, along with pretty soft fill and back lights. 👍

[@italymadeeasy]

Thanks mate! Great content!Loving your series on the RodeCaster pro! I've been trying to connect it to my Sony a6400 but no matter what method I use (I tried your suggestions too), there is a consistent hissing sound. That's even with no mics plugged in and a high quality pro cable going to the camera. Used the Monitor outputs, the headphone outputs and played around with volume levels. The hissing in always there... You reckon it's faulty device or there might be another trick? Keep up the great work. Your channel will be huge!

[@tombuck]

Thanks for the kind words! Is the hissing sound coming from the Sony or the Rodecaster? I guess the best way to test it is to run the Rodecaster into another recorder (if you have one) and/or try another mic with the Sony. Not sure which mic you’re using with the Rodecaster, but I’ve found that I get “hiss” when the mic gain goes above +35db.

[@iamteedoh]

I know this is old but want to point out that if you are using a dummy battery that doesn't have some sort of filtering on the dummy batteries cable, it creates noise when recording audio through the camera. For this reason, I record video to an external recorder and use the rodecaster Pro for the audio recording and sync in post. If you want to record everything at once, like in this video, you can use a good quality dummy battery that has a filtered power cable or just use the standard battery. This happens on my a6300, zv1 and a7c.

[@syruseye]

What would you or could you have done to get rid of that gain hiss? It’s actually quite bad... ok.. I asked that while you were explaining it. OOOOOOMG it was such a relief when you switched the rodecaster. Thanks!

[@tombuck]

I was using the headphone output, but I maybe using the Monitor output would deliver a stronger/cleaner signal? I just don't have the right cables/adapters on hand for that at the moment.

[@syruseye]

The Enthusiasm Project no problem. Thanks for the vid! If anything, it shows that there are possibilities beyond what most of us may have assumed. Thanks for the content.

[@tombuck]

You are 100% welcome 👍

[@music_unplugged]

Thank you - this has been very helpful and has resolved my problem - thanks so much!

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped!

[@deemayannimaat]

Left a question comment on few vids - sorry. I think i may have find my answer. Just need to try. However, which audio cable should i buy? Can i buy similar cable like rode sc2 but longer wire? 😨 so embarrassing to ask this kind of question. Im still learning. Thank you in advance Tom.

[@tombuck]

No worries Deema! I replied to your question about syncing audio/video on the Q&A post, but as for cables, it's a little tricky. You can use a cable like this: amzn.to/3EZllTS The two larger ends will connect to the RCP's monitor outputs and then the small end can go directly into your camera. The RCP2 has an option in the Output settings where you can set the output to "line level." This is great when sending the signal to a camera or recorder. The downside is that I've have VERY mixed results when connected the RCP to cameras. Sometimes it sounds fine and other times there's a lot of noise/hiss. In general, I do think it's better to record separately and sync everything together when editing (or run it through software like Ecamm/OBS) to get the best results. Hope that helps! Never feel bad for asking questions- this stuff is confusing and you're definitely not the only one trying to figure it out!

[@deemayannimaat]

@@tombuck thanks a million Tom. Im glad to hear back from you. I was quite worried, i had the oh-oh moment after i realised it would not be straightforward as my current set up.

[@stephenlewis9436]

Thanks for the great videos as always!! Might try it with my Canon Sl2, my problem right now is my syncing is a little off when doing videos and then post processing....

[@tombuck]

Sync issues are often related to frame rate. try 24, 30, and 60 and see what works best for you.

[@stephenlewis9436]

@@tombuck perfect thanks will give that a try

[@baggerphil9597]

Hey Tom. Is there an option for xlr output of some sort. I have a Sony fx3 and am thinking about this for a live streaming setup

[@tombuck]

Yes and no. You can run a 1/4" to 3.5mm Y cable from the monitor outputs directly to the Sony FX3 (the RCP2 has the added option of selecting a line level output to help with this), but honestly, I've never been too happy with the results when running the RCP into anything else so I prefer to just sync everything.

[@baggerphil9597]

Thank you!

[@reeltalkwithrealnurses9518]

I use two DSLR cameras in my show - A and B roll. Do you think I could utilize a 2nd headphone output on the Rodecaster Pro to a 2nd DSLR camera ? Thanks for your video.

[@ScareyBusey]

Can we record to both simultaneously for the sake of syncing video and audio, then just turn down the video volume to get the great sound of the rodecaster?

[@tombuck]

Absolutely- that's a great way to do it!

[@MichaelWaremusic]

Do you get a stereo audio signal going to your camera? Is there a way to do this with an iPhone as the camera with a stereo signal?

[@tombuck]

Yes, it’s a stereo signal. I haven’t tried with a phone, but I would bet that if you use a microphone adapter to connect it to your phone, it might work pretty well.

[@Starringo58]

Cool info can this be done with 90d and sl3?

[@tombuck]

Yes!

[@chrisrussell7954]

This is a great video. I’m really enjoying your content at the moment. Could you connect the Rodecaster Pro to more than one camera?

[@tombuck]

Thanks for the kind words! You could use the multiple headphone outputs to connect audio to multiple cameras, but it would probably be better/easier to get a video switcher like the ATEM Mini or work with multicam editing software if you're looking to create a show with more than one camera.

[@chrisrussell7954]

@@tombuck thank you! I'll most likely record onto the rodecaster but I was just curious about if it could be done in case the need arose. Keep smashing it!

[@CMMedia692]

And to your laptop as well via “Audition” hehe! Also you should play those drums whenever you’d say a “punchline” 😁

[@tombuck]

Haha, I need to just film like 100 different takes of me doing rimshots on the drums to insert when that happens. I started writing this as a joke, but now I think I actually want to do it 🤔

[@CMMedia692]

@@tombuck you should do it. It’ll be very educational and very entertaining at the same time. Go for it! 😁

[@caseyonlocation8257]

Hi Tom. Is there any issues with the drivers for the Rodecaster Pro? I saw a video where the reviewer said there might be an issue with the 3rd party driver software cuz Rode doesn't make their own? I'm on Windows computer which might make a difference but I heard this is not an issue for Mac OS users. Thank you!

[@tombuck]

I've never heard of anything like this- it's mostly plug & play, and then you can download the Companion App for Mac or PC.

[@caseyonlocation8257]

@@tombuck Thanks, Tom! I'm at a point of ordering the Rodecaster Pro cuz I can't let you have all the fun! I will probably cancel my orders for the Zoom H8 recorder and the Motu M4 4x4 audio mixer cuz I don't think I really need those items. Due to the current stay at home virus situation, I don't see myself doing any live in-person guest interview podcasting any time soon. That means I will rely on doing remote podcasting using phone calls plus Skype/Zoom video conferencing. That's why I like the Rodecaster Pro for its ability to do easy remote connection podcasting as a stand-alone solution. I wish the optional $20 Rode USB charging cable to use an external battery pack was available right now in case I want to use the Rodecaster on-location without wall AC power. Hopefully all this makes rational sense?!?

[@tombuck]

It all makes sense! The Rodecaster isn’t the least expensive option out there, but it’s definitely worth it. I use mine at least 40 hours a week and love it.

[@caseyonlocation8257]

@@tombuck Thanks for the validation! 40 hours a week? Wow, you da man!! :-)

[@jcw7268]

Tom I'm asking you for some advice, I just bought the Rodecaster recently, I have about 4 different cameras I have tried, all do a good job of the video, but I really want to run my mic into the camera. Here is my question, I'm using a Canon XA11 Camcorder for the video thru a Camlink Capture Card. The camera has two XLR ports for mic's and it just hit me after running directly from the mic to the camera the rode caster becomes useless, and I had this idea, will using a 3.5 mm to XLR adapter cause me any problems? Next question the camera has phantom power and adjustments for the mic gain ,should I turn the 48v off in the rode caster or the camera. Yes I can turn the 48v off in the camera.

[@tombuck]

I really think you could go any direction and be fine. IF you've got a high quality 3.5 to XLR adapter, it should work great. As for Phantom, I would guess the Rodecaster has better preamps than the camera, so maybe that's where you want to leave it turned on?

[@jcw7268]

@@tombuck I will give it a try both ways and go with the best one, I do this for a hobby, I like fooling around with technology.

[@practicallyspeakingpodcast]

Hi Tom, I may have missed it in the video. But what type of cable did you use to plug into the RODEcaster and the mic opening in the camera. I looked at the Amazon link you posted with the Splitter Audio cord. Is this the cord that you used? I'm just trying to buy the cord to plug into my camera mic outlet and RODEcaster.

[@randomgeocacher]

Is there any menu setting on EOS R to tell it signal is Line level instead of Mic level? If there is perhaps you could reduce hiss, getting a mic preamp out of the gain staging.

[@tombuck]

Would be nice, but no, there’s just the basic level adjustment option.

[@randomgeocacher]

The Enthusiasm Project have you seen explanations of attenuation cables to convert line level outputs to mic level inputs? Perhaps that would help you get perfect audio in this setup. Eg. from one forum; “With that pad, you can get better separation from the noise floor on the MixPre, and then send a cleaner signal through to the D60.” basically something gets the signal voltage behavior to something appropriate for a mic input, and somehow that makes it sound better. A bit weird that lowering the input voltage removes noise, but apparently that works. On camcorders and video cameras etc you just flip a switch to make the input attenuated for mic or line. A bit silly they don’t offer that on EOS R, maybe the R5 will have it seems it seems very video-aware. Back in the day when I was a Canon camera user I always used audio in as scratch only and sync’ed with recorder in post, there was never perfect audio in-camera. But I never tried attenuation cables :)

[@tombuck]

Hmm, that's interesting. Based on my own speculation, I doubt the R5 would offer that since I think Canon likes to keep those features specific to their Cinema lineup. I guess I've always opted for an external audio source if I want the best quality and an in-camera option if I want convenience. 👍

[@randomgeocacher]

The Enthusiasm Project yup! I used to put a Zoom H1 on a Rycote shock-mount and cable down to my 5DmkII back in the day. Camera audio from that setup was usable, but the Zoom recording much cleaner. Anyway if you try an attenuation cable it would be interesting to know if it fixed the in camera audio. I find it a bit funny/annoying that there are two or three different signal standards (mic, line, line pro) over the same cables and that mixing them “works kind of but not really” ;-)

[@SheriTills-r9o]

What kind of cord did you use to connect the camera and the rodecastor

[@michaelthorne2368]

Hey Tom ... this will seem like a selfish question but I don't know where else to find the answer ... I've looked. I have watched your content for a long time and always appreciate your insight and knowledge. I use the Rodecaster pro during my live streams. I'm going to have some longer streams next month and am wanting to use my Sennheiser EW G3 Wireless Lav Microphone (ME 2-II Omnidirectional Lav Mic) through the Rodecaster Pro. I just don't have the "ear" or audio background to know the right settings for that setup ... and I certainly can't find them anywhere ... even from Rode or Sennheiser (I've contacted them both). How do you go about finding the best settings for a mic if you aren't a professional "audio guy".

[@tombuck]

Hey Michael! I wouldn't consider myself a "pro" audio guy either, but I have used the G3 for many years at work. You can simply connect the G3 receiver to one of the Rodecaster's XLR ports and then be all set. You can then use the channel equalizer you want to dial in the sound you like, or just leave it as is. 👍

[@BillHibbler]

Thanks, Tom! I've got a Canon C300 mk1 so I've got to get a 1/4" to xlr cable but I've got mic/line switches on both camera inputs and the C300 has decent pre-amps. I'm mainly doing this for zoom calls and livestreams. For recordings, I'll stick to recording on the Rodecaster but good advice on using both to have a backup. And when you told the sound advice joke, I kept waiting for you to hit the rim shot clip on the Rodecaster's pads. :-)

[@tombuck]

You know how disappointed I am in myself for not taking advantage of the sound pads here? 🤦🏻‍♂️ And I absolutely love that you're using a C300 for Zoom. That's amazing.

[@scotta.venerable2687]

How do I use the Rode VideoMic NTG Shotgun Mirophone with the Rodecaster Pro? I'd like to use the NTG as my microphone rather than the Podmic at times? Thank you!

[@tombuck]

You can connect it directly to the TRRS channel, or fin a 3.5mm to XLR cable and use it on one of the regular channels.

[@raztechstudios]

On the EOS R if you keep the mic volume like 2 to 4 levels up from the lowest options and adjust your levels according to you liking on the Mixer that should eliminate the hissing from the camera recording. Works for me. If that works let me know just curious

[@tombuck]

This definitely does help 👍

[@aashishsingh3893]

Hey mate, Can we send the output of Roadcaster Pro to a QSC or any other PA system? Looking for a solution to zoom live stream a small 30 people spiritual concert. Thanks in advance.

[@tombuck]

You could send the monitor output to the head of a PA system. 👍

[@colintunez]

can one use it as an audio interface for music recording ?

[@tombuck]

Absolutely! I’ve done it many times. The only downside is that the XLR inputs aren’t also 1/4”

[@caseyonlocation8257]

Hi Tom. Do you use your Rodecaster Pro in conjunction with the Zoom video conferencing app for a video podcast with a guest? If so, does it work well or any glitches? Or do you only strictly do audio for podcasting with no videos?

[@tombuck]

I do both, but if I'm doing a video component, I record on the Rodecaster and then sync the audio to the video in editing. Even when using the Rodecaster with Zoom, the audio still sounds a bit garbly and funky.

[@JayBgie]

Does the headphone output from the rode to my DSLR need to be a TRRS or can it just be a TRS auxiliary? I’d need an aux to android adapter but I want to make sure I get the right auxiliary cable for my camera.

[@tombuck]

A regular aux cable should work as the headphone output.

[@JayBgie]

@@tombuck awesome thank you!

[@michaelregulbuto5866]

Is there a way to do this with multiple camera setup for different angles?

[@tombuck]

Not directly in camera, but you could work it out with OBS or a multi cam editing feature in Final Cut/Premiere 👍

[@letsmakeinternetz9849]

When you connect the Rodecaster to your camera is your camera running off a battery or plugged into the wall? I just ordered a Rodecaster and was super bummed because it was making crazy buzzing straight into the camera input. After a few days, I figured out it has something to do with the non grounded power adaptor of the camera. No buzz with batteries. But lots of buzz plugged into the wall.

[@tombuck]

I was running off of battery power, but someone recommended that I try out an attenuator cable to see if that helps improve sound.

[@letsmakeinternetz9849]

@@tombuck Thought you might be interested in these findings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imm9doSCZa6MsKs

[@AustinOffScript]

Does the camera only pick up audio from one microphone? I tried filming a podcast using this setup with my rodecaster pro but only was getting audio from the 1 mic slot. Any help would be appreciated

[@CarlHausman]

Tom -- just a thought from an amateur's musings...but if you wanted to record, let's say, a podcast on video and get the highest quality of all components couldn't you feed both sources into your computer and record it...say, with OBS? Select the camera for the video source when you record and the Rodecaster for the audio source? You'd need a capture card or a camera that feeds a streaming signal, like the Sony ZV E10.

[@tombuck]

Yes! That's really the recommended way to do it (in fact I just recorded a podcast doing this with Ecamm Live this morning). After getting the Rodecaster I got a lot of questions about connecting it directly to a camera, so I wanted to make sure and share that option 👍

[@CarlHausman]

@@tombuck Thanks, I'll have to check out your video. I just tried mating the audio and video on my own through OBS and get a weird problem...I was out of sync and reset OBS to delay the audio 220 ms. That would work fine except I seem to be getting an echo! Two versions of my audio and I cannot figure out where the unwanted one comes from. I've applied the delay to both audio channels. Strange...

[@CarlHausman]

Aha! Just figured it out. I had left another audio source open. It wasn't obvious (to me, anyway) but I found that "aux" was still open. Thanks again. You have a great channel.

[@larrykonglei]

Can the Rode Caster Pro be used as a soundcard that could output system sound in online livestream broadcasting, say via OBS or in Zoom meeting?

[@tombuck]

Yes, it just shows up as an input source automatically in most software.

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

Wow the white noise difference just cost me $600 :) incredible

[@chadiwack]

Hi Tom, this may be a very ignorant question, but I'm considering buying a Rode PodMic. I also have a Panasonic DVX 200 which has 2 XLR inputs. Can I bypass the Rodecaster and simply plug the PodMic directly into the camera via XLR??

[@tombuck]

Yes! Although it's likely the camera's preamps might not have enough power to drive the PodMic enough, so you can add a booster if the camera has 48v phantom power.

[@AlejandroMarin]

Question: I’m connecting a mixer/controller to the rodecaster pro via the cellphone jack in the back. I’m connecting the other end to the master/unbalanced output because when I try connecting it to the aux in the back of it I get no sound. Is this ok or could it damage my rodecaster in the mid or long term? Thank you

[@tombuck]

I’m no expert, but if it’s worked so far, I think it’ll be ok. If you’re still unsure, you could reach out to Rode and ask them directly. Might put your mind at ease 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AlejandroMarin]

The Enthusiasm Project thank you

[@REAL.TheUnEditedLifeofaChr-s2l]

Thank you! This was super helpful!

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@koolboy83]

Would this work with a Sony alpha 3000? I know it's an old camera but it's what I have for now and rodecaster pro is on the way.

[@tombuck]

I’m not super familiar with that camera, but from what I can tell, it doesn’t have a mic jack so you wouldn’t be able to make a direct connection. I could be wrong though.

[@ItzSi]

Very interesting video thanks and great setup buddy 👍🏼

[@tombuck]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it 👍

[@ItzSi]

The Enthusiasm Project so far I have resisted the Eos R and kept using my 5d mark iii but now I’m starting to get the Eos R Bug! Lol

[@tombuck]

The 5DIII is a great camera. We have two at work that I use a lot for photos. For video, the R is much better. Just depends on what your focus is (pun fully intended).

[@ItzSi]

The Enthusiasm Project I mainly shoot stills but starting to get into video now, I do like the 5d iii very much I have even done a short film with it....It’s the new RF lens that I’m intrigued about combined with the mirrorless design.

[@b_hernandez9097]

Does audio drift occur when connecting the roadcaster into the EOS R for longer than 30 min?

[@tombuck]

If you're running directly into the camera, there shouldn't be any drift. If you're recording separately and some settings are out of whack, then you can get some drift.

[@b_hernandez9097]

@@tombuck thanks Tom! Love your content and advice 🙏🏽 you’re a lifesaver

[@henryrogers4382]

You should use the line output to the eos R. With correct cables. Instead of the headphone out. It will not have all that noise.

[@tombuck]

I’ve since got correct cables and it definitely helped, but I haven’t done extensive testing with it.

[@javierortizize]

Por favor. ¿Se necesita una interfaz para conectar está consola? ¿Tiene una interfaz conectada? Gracias por la respuesta.

[@tombuck]

La consola es una interfaz, por lo que es lo único que necesita.👍

[@javierortizize]

@@tombuck muchas gracias por responder.👋

[@ericksalomon2162]

is possible to connect the RØDECaster Pro to your iPhone /iPad for living streaming ??

[@tombuck]

I’m not 100% sure. You MIGHT be able to use a microphone adapter for your phone and then connect one of the Rodecaster’s headphone jacks to it.

[@ericksalomon2162]

Okay, because I'm thinking about purchasing it.To use for podcast mixer and an audio interface for Instagram/Facebook live instead irig. The idea I have is connecting DJ mixer to the RØDECaster Pro to go live on social media and making podcast.

[@tombuck]

It would be awesome if that works- best of luck!