RODE VXLR+ a 3.5mm to XLR with Phantom Power!

[@niznoobsky6043]

Dang that's a niffty product! Keep up the great work!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again Niz! Thank you so much for checking out another video and commenting! It's definitely pretty neat and it's already paid for itself! literally used it yesterday for a on-location interview. Wanted to keep a smaller footprint in my pelican case and this setup was much smaller than my Saramonic setup and the audio came out pretty good considering how quiet the talent spoke in a decently noisy area with a basketball game going on in the background, it was surprisingly great! Best 10 bucks spent to keep things simple! I for sure will! Thanks again for stopping by! See you in the next one!

[@thekaiser4333]

@@TLDR_filmmaker - What adapter do I need, to plug my Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgunmic directly into my Canon EOS 650? The Canon outputs 5V on the mic jack if I am correct? How do I get the 5V from the camera to 48V for the microphone? Or does the Sennheiser already work with 5V?

[@xonx209]

The 3v required by the cheap mics is called plug-in power. It is standard for mics that plugs into pc computers or smartphones. However, computer requires a TRS plug and smartphone requires a TRRS plug. There are adapters that convert between these two. The VXLR+ expects a TRS plug. Most cheap lav mics come with TRRS plug and therefore need to be converted to TRS plug before plugging into the VXLR+. Usually, the adapter comes with the mic, but you will end up with an adapter on top of an adapter sticking out of the audio recorder.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey XonX! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! You are correct on all of that. Kinda stinks more cheap lavs you can find are all TRRS. It would be interesting if the micro-dot system became standard so you can always switch the entire plug easily or something. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@shawndouglas4854]

Flippin awesome, man. Wish I found this month ago! Thanks so much for the info 🙌

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Happy to help!

[@tienmhkimo]

Can i plug 3.5mm dynamic microphone without phantom power converter? Does it work just by xlr to 3.5mm convertor?

[@ArdaSReal]

Should yes

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Yes, if you don't have phantom power running through, it will behave like a regular 3.5mm adaptor.

[@MichaelW.1980]

Even very expensive lav microphones don’t necessarily power themselves. Look up DPA microphones. They only sell the microphone with varying connector types (one of which is a 3.5mm jack) on it’s own so they can be used with whatever kind of wired or wireless connection the customer wants. So this adapter isn’t necessarily meant to be used with cheap lavs.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Michael! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Definitely correct that it doesn't need to be a cheap lav. This was more to address the audience that are just getting non-pro lav mics to work with some basic field recorders. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@UrbanGuitarLegend]

Will this work with the Deity V-Mic D3 Pro mic?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Urban Guitar Legend! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Yes, this should work with the D3 Pro. I've tested this with my RODE NTG which is somewhat similar. The only thing I would say is that it's probably not necessary to use it in phantom power mode and just use it as a passive adapter. This adapter is capable of working in both modes. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@UrbanGuitarLegend]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thank you for the reply it really helps a lot.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

You're most welcome!

[@kevbomb]

Nice informative video, I'd suggest saying "The answers come first" in your intro's over "The answers comes first" Maybe unintended, just something that stands out to me in your videos

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey kevbomb! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! You are the third person to ever catch that, I've since then just left it there as an easter egg to see who else finds it. Thought I gotta say, even though its grammatically wrong, it rolls of my tongue much easier haha. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@kevbomb]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Aaah I see. Interesting

[@clintcompose]

Nice haven’t seen your vids in my timeline for a while I decided to say hello! Hope you doing great brotha

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again ThehitBrainiac! It's definitely been awhile since we last chatted! 2020 is off to a slower start, only 3 videos so far, but that's because I'm actually about to go into production for a feature film where I am one of the two director of photographies. I will be documenting my time on set and see if there's any interesting content to give to you all. I do have some new things coming in for review as well, they will just take a little longer to come out. But fret not, I am still here and thinking of you guys every step of the way! I'll be experimenting with my community tab and KZbin story to see if I can send some interesting content down those channels as well. Until then, thank you so much for checking in and I will see you in the next one!

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Awesome little product! I’d like to connect my XLR shotgun mic to my GH5. The XLR1 looks great but I’m going try to test it going through my zoom h5.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey! It's definitely a nice little nifty thing for my budget setups. Really excited to eventually get the mixer board that already has onboard compression and limiters, that'll definitely streamline a couple things for me with regular youtube videos and the eventual livestream show!

[@dnkestudio]

Very nice video. I have a question: Can I use VXLR+ adapter for ANY microphone that has 3.5mm plug? I mean, if a mic needs 3-5v (plug-in power), or don't need any kind of conversion...does it also work in both cases?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Yes. If you have phantom power turned off it will behave just like a regular passive 3.5mm adapter.

[@weshootfilms]

Hey maybe you have an answer I have the zoom f4 recorder and my shotgun mic sounds great but my lav mics sound noisy and thin i connected them with a 3.5 adapter to xlr. I do have the phantom on for the lavs so it should be supplying the power it needs

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again WSF! Are you using this specific 3.5 adapter to XLR or a standard one? If using a standard one the power reaching the Lav may not be correct which might be causing that noisy and thin sound.

[@weshootfilms]

TLDR Filmmaker no I don’t have this one that’s why I’m wondering if I should purchase it. I just have a cheap adapter.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Yes you would need to purchase this specific adapter to deliver the correct phantom power to the Lav. Assuming the Lav is like mine where it's just a cheap one, one wire, no battery compartment... but you may want to test it in your camera's mic port to see if it works properly through there, cause my main concern was frying the Lav with too much voltage through a normal adapter.

[@DavidKfilmmaker]

I have this adapter, a zoom f4, and a deity v-lav and it wasn’t working. Rode said to get their sc3 trrs to trs adapter and it will work. We’ll see. FYI. Deity makes a similar adapter but takes weeks to ship.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey @David Kashner ! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! That makes sense as the Deity V-lav plug settings is more for smartphone and not for the XLR adapters or potentially some mic jacks. I'm kind of surprised the onboard processor isn't able to detect to use a TRS setting when plugged into an adapter. Hope the TRRS to TRS works forcing the signal down to a TRS (In theory it should) Thanks again for stopping by! See you in the next one!

[@cheapthrillsproductions]

Great video, I'm a total noob at mics and other audio equipment but you made be comprehend everything I needed to understand. Keep it up!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Cheap Thrills Productions! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Awesome! I'm so glad this video was helpful! I will continue to do my best with my content! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@Supperconductor]

Interesting product. I’m trying to figure out if I can sneak lav mics into wardrobe for narrative shoots.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again Supperconductor! Thanks again for checking out this video and commenting! I've been eyeing the new Sennheiser XS system because of how bloody small they are: amzn.to/2TVGhCd (affiliate link) The build quality may not last as well with its plastic, someone could probably crush it if they sat on it the wrong way. I'm also loving their AVX system as well. Both of these while are different then their traditional G3 G5 line, offer a much streamline build that makes it easier to hide on the actor and then run the wires. But of course there is also the reaaaaally good stuff. A good friend of mine invested in some top line industry stuff that puts sennheiser into the backroom. When he grabbed actor audio for me on a two day shoot, outside, I could not believe how clean the audio was, there was pretty much no noise floor, and I couldn't hear any clothing movement either. There's apparently lots of high tech stuff that I didn't know existed where certain recorders can even digitally block out clothing sounds on the day so that your recording is as clean as possible. Its just nuts! Thanks again for stopping by!

[@NotesofGrace]

WIll this work with a condenser microphone if I'm pluging it into the road wirless pro?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Yes, just make sure you do not have phantom power turned on.

[@damancandance1]

love the format of your vids man thank you fro teh info!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey James! Thank you so much for checking out this video and the kind words! You're most welcome! I will continue to do my best! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@mikecoster2709]

I’m considering going this same route, but would I have the option of also adding in a Cloudlifter if the lav mic I get is too soft?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Mike! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! That's a good question, I've never played around with a cloudlifter before so I'm not sure what would happen if you introduced this into the chain. I guess if you are worried about a lav mic potentially not being sensitive, you may want to also consider getting a nice field recorder where you can up the preamp without much sacrifice to the noise floor. Theres a lot of great recorders these days, I have my eye on the Zoom F3 as my next upgrade. The 32-bit float performance seems more than good enough for the price! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@CaptSureshSharma]

Excellent video. I have given Thums up and subscribed to your channel. I am very new to audio equipment. I have bought two Rode lav mics, one Rode Go, Zoom H5. Also an old Azden Shotgun which uses a small battery cell. I think I switched on its power and phantom power of H5. It blew something and H5 had to be replaced. I have two questions: 1. Do I need VXLR to plug in Lav Mic into XLR jack? 2. When to switch ON phantom power while using mics. While using Azden with battery, what to do?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

1) Yes, you will need the VLXR+ for the Rode lavs (non powered) when you are connecting the lavs directly into your XLR recorder. 2) You only turn on phantom power for non-powered lav mics, and non-powered on-camera shotgun mics like Rode Videomic GO II when connected to VXLR+. You SHOULD NOT turn on phantom power and shotgun battery power at the same time. You should only use one or the other. Additional Note: The VLXR+ can be used like a normal adapter when you do not have phantom power on. If you are plugging in a RODE GO, you do not need to turn on phantom power because RODE GO already has its own power. Hope this makes sense and helps.

[@CaptSureshSharma]

@@TLDR_filmmaker I appreciate your efforts, you have explained it very clearly and left no doubt.

[@GlennUpgraded]

Not sure if it's relevant but I would like to ask, I recently bought a bmmcc(blackmagic micro) and I'm thinking do I need phantom power for mics like Synco D30, or something similar like Deity D3 Pro or Rode VideoMic Pro when directly plugging it on the camera? How about Hollyland Lark150? Or an external recorder like Zoom is needed?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Glenn! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! No, phantom power is only for wired lav mics or shotgun mics that DOES NOT have its own internal battery source. The DSLR shotgun mics you listed all have their own battery inside, same with the Lark150. So you can just plug those in, no problem. As for the Zoom external recorder you'll have to check if you can feed out a "mic" signal versus a "line" signal. Cameras generally need a "mic" signal, a "line" signal will be too loud. Though some cameras can accept both and adjusts accordingly. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@jamesreynold6711]

Great video I imagine that it works well/fine with wireless Lavalier receivers too in order to connect the receiver to an interface and capture the recorder audio on a DAW?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey James! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Correct, I sometimes use this as a regular passive adapter when I do my wireless microphone reviews going into my Tascam Recorder. Just make sure you don't accidentally activate phantom power if you're on an interface where it sometimes won't ask you if you are sure if you want to feed phantom power. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@birajadas293]

How does it react to a stereo signal from a rode steroe vdo mic pro.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

It will merge the stereo signal into one channel. So with your Rode Stereo video mic pro you will need a 3.5mm stereo splitter cable. One things to note because the Stereo mic uses a 9v. You do not need this type of adaptor to send phantom power as the mic already has its own power source. You can purchase simple passive XLR to 3.5mm adaptors. While the VXLR+ can work passively, if you don't need the phantom power capabilities you can save a few bucks buying passive adaptors instead.

[@birajadas293]

@@TLDR_filmmaker thanx Bro 🙏

[@birajadas293]

@@TLDR_filmmaker then I ll need two of them ; first split then convert. Am I right?plz advise.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

You may want to take a look at this cable so you do not have to mess with two XLR adaptors, a 3.5mm stereo break out, as well as a 3.5mm coupler. This cable does all of it in one setup for your 2 channel audio recorder: geni.us/TlFGnVu (affiliate link)

[@salicemarie6928]

Mic sounds good! I have that same Tascam DR 40, was always wondering the "phantom power" function never worked with it. ALSO: If you know how to do it, I would LOVE to see a tutorial on setting two different volume levels (using two mics) recording with the DR 40. THANK YOU

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey PeeWee! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I'm so happy that this video was useful! Yup Phantom Power is meant to send power to certain mics that require a electrical current, most shotgun mics can be either battery operated or phantom power. I haven't ever had to record two mics at once yet, but I do believe you need to set your recording input as "Independent External" (Indep Ext?) and from there you would be allowed to set different pre-amp levels for each XLR input that you plug in. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@CoalitionGaming]

I wonder if this could make a shotgun mic like the Takstar SGC-598 work without a battery in it. Or if it could further improve the audio quality of the Rode VideoMicro

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again Coalition! Thank you so much for checking out another video and commenting! You know I gave that some thought, the only thing that's holding me back is that the single AA batt in the Takstar only gives 1.5v. I'm not sure if there is something inside that will boost it. Not sure if the 3-5v this adapter gives would fry something in the Takstar. If I didn't still need the darn thing I would sacrifice it and see lol Thanks again for stopping by! See you in the next one!

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@TLDR_filmmaker You the man. Thanks. Not sure if i want to sacrifice my Takstar either though haha. However, i did receive a VideoMicro as a gift and stopped using the takstar....

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

lol I can just imagine your face looking over at the Takstar as it looks up in fear lol In theory I don't think it will work because of how the electricity would be traveling from the battery to certain things and then finally going down the 3.5 jack. Going the other way the order is reversed and probably won't produce the same results if at all. One of these days if I decide to kill my Takstar, I'll remember this convo lol

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@TLDR_filmmaker 😅👍

[@srinathsatya]

Does it allow 3.5mm TRRS jack?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey srinath! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Someone in the comment had said he used a TRRS to a TRS adapter, plugged it into this adapter for phantom power and it worked. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@wakuyanow]

Will plug in power hurt a Rode Wireless Go (or other wireless system that has its own battery)?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Wakuya! It could potentially hurt it. With this adapter if you are plugging in a source that already has its own batteries. Simple turn off the phantom power and use this adapter like a regular XLR Adapter.

[@wakuyanow]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thank You!

[@toper.meliala]

is it safe to activate phantom power with a vxlr plus connection? in the description it says it is unbalance

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Christopher! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! I personally haven't had any problems as this adaptor is designed to take phantom power and convert it to lav power. I've used it to test quite a few lav mics as well as non-battery on camera shotgun microphones. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@DailyFlux]

Should I add 48v power to my BY MM1 mini shotgun mic?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey DailyFlux! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Yes, the Boya Mini Shotgun will need phantom power from your recorder through this converter to simulate the same power its getting from your DSLR. I've used this feature in my Andycine M1 review thats similar to the MM1 mini shotgun. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@blaireagathaaliwanag8147]

Can you connect a Boya BYM1 with TRRS 3.5mm end to this VXLR+ and connect it to a zoom h4n?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Blaire! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! You would need a TRRS to TRS adapter to make this work. You technically won't need the VXLR+ version, while it will still work, you DO NOT need to turn on phantom power for the Boya. The reason is because the Boya already has a battery inside that supports power. This adapter is nice as you'll be able to use it both ways, so in the future if you use a regular lav mic or maybe even something like the Andycine AC-M1 that I reviewed ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2a2f32hnMiDhZo ), you can use this adapter to power it with your H4N. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@gofogodotcom]

Hello I have the rode go wireless that I want to hook it up to my Yamaha MG10XU 10ch mixer would I need to purchase adapter ? Thank you

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Fogo na Roupa! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! This adapter or other passive adapters will work. The RODE Wireless Go does not actually require phantom power like this adapter supplies, it can work with passive adapters. That being said this adapter can be used passively or actively. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@gofogodotcom]

TLDR Filmmaker thank you !

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

You're most welcome!

[@fajrimobile1710]

hi man i really love your videos, it help me so much whenever i want to buy a new gear. i have a question about the vxlr adapter, will it make comica vm20 sounds better? or is it the same without using vxlr adapter?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Fajri! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! It will sound the same, more or less. One could say if you are routing the VM20 into a higher end recorder you could get a little more quality than say a DLSR. But this is assuming you are going to do some post production on the audio. If not, then theres not going to be a crazy noticeable difference between the two to the normal listener. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@cludford]

Where can we find the lapel mic now?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Cludford! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Unfortunately it seems like that lapel is discontinued, but I have a feeling I will be able to find it again once another company rebrands it. There is another brand I've heard about that seems to be good, think the brand is called "JK" or something like that. If I need a new lapel I will definitely give those a try and see how well they perform! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@Hermiel]

Will it work with the mic on my gaming headset?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Hermiel! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! If you're trying to get the gaming headset mic into a mixer, yes, but I'm not entire sure if this is necessary? I'm not a gamer so I'm not sure what your use case is for plugging a gaming headset into a XLR recorder or mixer. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@MrSouthvalley]

i got a blue yeti x and im considering getting the mini go xlr can i use this to connect it to the go mini xlr and use the 3.5mm to the microphone?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey South! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! As far as I'm concerned you cannot connect the Blue Yeti X to the GoXLR mini simple because the Blue Yeti is a USB Output only microphone and does not have an analog 3.5mm output. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@FilmmakersAtLarge]

good to know. I brought this a while ago and couldn't figure what to use it for.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again Shaoba! It's been awhile! Thanks for checking out this video and commenting! Make sure you have the "plus" (+) version before sending phantom power through a normal 3.5mm to XLR adapter because RODE has a VXLR (without the +) and I don't know what will happen if you attempt to send phantom power through that adapter. Otherwise, this adapter has already been put to good use already! Literally used it yesterday for a on location interview. Wanted to keep a smaller footprint in my pelican case and this setup was much smaller than my Saramonic setup and the audio came out pretty good considering how quiet the talent spoke in a decently noisy area with a basketball game going on in the background, it was surprisingly great! Best 10 bucks spent to keep things simple! Thanks again for stopping by!

[@FilmmakersAtLarge]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks. I do have the plus version

[@bobmusikk]

PLease, my English is not good enough to understand everything :) I have a Rode Videomic NTG which one I would need to connected it to an audio interface? What about the Pro version too? thanks

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Salutations Robert! Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé cette vidéo et d'avoir posé une question! Les trois versions du Rode VLXR (VXLR, VXLR+, VXLR PRO) fonctionneront avec votre Videomic NTG. Vous devez vous rappeler que vous n'avez PAS besoin d'activer l'alimentation fantôme car le Videomic NTG dispose déjà de sa propre alimentation par batterie. La principale différence est que la version PRO a un signal équilibré, ce qui est idéal pour faire passer de longs câbles au microphone et dans une interface. Pour moi, mes câbles sont très courts dans mon interface audio, donc je n'ai eu aucun problème avec le signal asymétrique (jusqu'à présent). En fin de compte, le VXLR Pro est la meilleure option pour couvrir tous vos besoins pour le Videomic NTG et les futurs microphones entrant dans votre interface. Cependant, un adaptateur 3,5 mm vers XLR bon marché peut également suffire si vous n'utilisez pas de longs câbles de plus de 2 m. J'espère que cela a du sens et aide. J'ai vu que votre profil venait du Canada et il y avait une vidéo d'entrevue en français. Je suppose que vous parlez français. J'espère que la traduction de Google était exacte ! Merci encore d'être passé! Restez en sécurité, en bonne santé, et je vous verrai dans le prochain !

[@bobmusikk]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks for the effort! The google trans. is 95% ok. So, I bought the pro version today, thanks to your recommendations.

[@konafama]

SO, if had two of these and plug a stereo mic into a splitter cable...it...will that be too much power for my mic?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Nathanael! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! That is a very very good question... and I have a feeling that that will be too much power. I don't know for sure but it would seem that's what would happen. But I wonder if you got one VXLR+ and one Passive VXLR, if the one will supply the correct power and then the passive one can just take in the signal now that the stereo mic is live and working? It's a theory, but that's how I'd attempt to solve it without potentially frying my mic. What stereo mic are you using? Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@konafama]

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[@bcmartin21]

What about connecting a lav mic into an audio interface that doesn't have phantom power in the XLR out? Is that ok or any XLR output is too much for a lav? I own a Line 6 Pod UX1, and it does have an XLR with no phantom power, and I was wondering if I could plug my lav mic into it with a simple 3.5 to XLR adapter.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Bruno! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! If your interface does not have Phantom power for this VXLR+ to use. Then your lav mic, if it doesn't have its own internal battery, will either not work at all or have a very low volume. Using a normal adaptor will not help. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@stargatevideoproductionspr9659]

Hi, I’m looking to buy a few mics to filming depositions with and was wondering if the ‘TASCAM DR-70D 4-Channel Portable Recorder’ is comparable to your suggested mic setup? Also, what lavaliere mic are you using? I tried to hit the link in your description but it’s not taking me anywhere. Thanks in advance.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Stargate! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! The Tascam 70d is a nice recorder for sure, I've used it before. I'm not as familiar with depositions but would you necessarily need 4 channels of audio? A Tascam DR-40 you can either hook up two people to lavs or use the onboard stereo microphone to record a deposition at a table. As for the Lavalier mic I was using during this time, that was a generic mic that is no longer available it seems. As of right now I use the Deity w.Lav (review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6HFeZ5vi9qqgaM ) Its definitely on the pricier side, if you're on a budget I have heard good things about JK Mic ( amzn.to/38ajk51 )* Affiliate Link The JK Mic is about $25 USD and should do the trick. Other than that, I would say if you don't need to hook up 4 people for the depositions, then a Tascam DR-40 would suffice, perhaps the onboard Microphone may be good enough because you can move the microphones to split into a "Y" shape so that you can get a broad amount of range at a table. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@Voodookillers]

So, a Boya BY-M1 does NOT need the rode VXLR+, the normal VXLR will work just fine?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Casual Scored Gaming! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! The answer I have is two parts. Yes, because the Boya has a battery, you do not need the VXLR+ version, however the "plus" version does double as a regular adapter should you ever need to send phantom power in the future. Because the Boya is meant for cellphones, you need an adapter for these 3.5mm to XLR adapters to recognize them. Cellphones use TRRS while standard mic jacks use TRS. Something like this: amzn.to/2Zgg9sH (affiliate link) Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@falothman]

Great! Just got the Rode Video Mic NTG and want to hock it to my Motu 4. Since it has its own battery, can I use this adapter without turning on the phantom power on the audio interface? or recommended to use the adapter without power converter? thx a lot :)

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Fahad! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! You can use it in either or configuration, if you have phantom power turned on, it will simply just served as a "auto power on" function to the RODE Vidmic NTG, from my tests I didn't really see a boost in signal or anything. However I will say this, the included TRRS Cable was a bit finicky with this adapter, I had to wiggle it to get it to make full contact and perform my audio tests of the Vidmic NTG. I'm not sure if its my copy of the cable or adapter, but just something to note if you come across the same problem. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@acen792]

Hello friend, I need some help if it is possible I am a total beginner in audio domaine, I have a Sennheiser Sennheiser MKE 40-EW and a Sennheiser MZA 900p I don't know how to use them at all, I wanted to make them function with my phone by a trrs trs adapter from rode but it seems that it does not work, I don't know if the lavalier can work with a zoom h1 if I buy one or it needs something else to work ? thank you by advance for your help :)

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Acen! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Looking at what you have, the MZA 900p is the only piece of equipment that is not needed in your current desired setup. To use the Lav with your phone you would just need a TRRS to TRS adapter as the phone will supply power to the lav (however sometimes some sennheiser mics are setup differently making them not work with "some" conventional TRS systems, so this would have to be a trial and error to see if it works.) Same goes for the Zoom H1, it has a 3.5mm jack for lav mics and that will supply the power to your MKE. So what is the MKA 900p for? If you are using large cine cameras or higher end recorders that have an XLR port. From there you would turn on "phantom power" so that it can send power to the lav. I'm assuming you are not at this point yet so do not worry about this at the moment, but just wanted you to know the difference. Long story short, you most likely do not nee the MZA 900p for what you want to do. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@acen792]

@@TLDR_filmmaker thank you so much my friend for replying to me, I tried directly the sennheiser with my phone with the trrs and trs cable adaptor but it didn't work, i didn't try with a recorder yet i will try to find one to try it out 😊, or maybe this lav mic is not supporting to be attached directly to phone like you said about sennheiser 🙏 Keep the good work and pleased to watch your videos and learn from them so much. Great day !

[@ZynDromeBeats]

Could I use this with the Sokani Tiny into a Mixing board and will I still need phantom power?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey ZynDrome! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a qustion! Yes you can use this with a mixing board and you DO NOT need to supply phantom power as the Sokani Tiny is already supplying its own power. This adapter can be used both ways, with or without phantom power. :) Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@EPHONIC]

Thanks for this. Does this work to get a lav mic or a rode videomicro with 3.5mm to work with my scarlett 2i4? Any clue if that would work?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey EPHS! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Yes, this will work with your Scarlett as it has phantom power for the XLR and from there it will power your lav or the Rode Videomicro (assuming you have the standard TRS to TRS cable bundle) the Video Micro works very much like a wired lav in that it needs power from the 3.5mm mic jack from your camera. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@EPHONIC]

TLDR Filmmaker Awesome. You, by far, have provided the most informative answers ever on any comment I have ever made. I am a subscriber now! Thanks so much.

[@tonypope1742]

Hello My Friend! Great Video, may I ask you..because I cant find the appropriate info. Can this Addaptor power a TRRS Lav Mic intended for Phones? It's the 3 Rings like all Earphone/Mics have.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey Tony! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Another commenter in this video "reynaldomusic" purchased this adapter and then purchased a TRRS to a TRS adapter and reported back that it worked for him. I personally have not tested this myself as I don't have a TRRS headphone mic, but I hope this info helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@pazillaz387]

hi excellent work! i have a one videomicro rode and one tascam dr40 im buyed the adapter rode VXLR + and NOT WORK :( HELP PLEASE

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Pazillaz x2! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Depending on which video micro you have, I see that some packs have a TRS to TRRS cable (one end is gray plug and one end is black plug) You want to use the cable where both plugs are black. Once you have it all plugged in, remember to turn on phantom power on the DR40 as I showed in the video. Its on the side of the DR40. When you turn it on the DR40 will ask you if you are sure you want to do this because you could potentially damage microphones that already have a battery inside. Once you say "yes" it will send power to the VideoMicro. If for some reason this does not work, but your videomicro still works on your dslr mic port. There could be a problem with the VXLR+ adapter and you may want to get a replacement to see if this is the case. Another potential problem is that the DR-40 is not sending phantom power for some reason, but I don't think this is necessarily the case, this would be my very last guess. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@bacayne7039]

Hey dude, thanks for the video! Very insightful for what i need, I still have a question though... Do you think a Zoom R16 Multi-track recorder can supply plugin power for lavalier mics? I'm really on a budget at the moment and i'd like to know if I could just get the normal Røde vxlr to get signal into my Zoom R16? Could you shed any light? Thanks in advance!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Bacayne! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! If the Zoom R16 has a phantom power setting, yes it will deliver power through this adapter (this adaptor is very specific) and your normal 3.5mm plug lav will receiver power. The reason I say this is a specific adaptor is because a regular Rode VLXR **WILL NOT** supply power. The wiring inside these specific adaptors are different then a regular XLR to 3.5mm adaptor. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@bacayne7039]

@@TLDR_filmmaker thanks a bunch man, really appreciate it :)

[@MDC885]

RODE VXLR+ seems to be outta stock everywhere, can you recommend a substitute?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey M C! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! While I have not personally used this adapter, it does have a good rating on amazon and provides the 3-5v required for unpowered 3.5mm mics. amzn.to/2GRZBiw (These are my affiliate links, by using this link I get a small commission that directly supports the channel at no additional cost to you. If you choose the link I sincerely appreciate your support of the channel, Thanks!) Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@MDC885]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks so much for the reply! Shortly after I posted my comment, I found a RODE after diving deeper into google search results lol. If for any reason it doesn't work, I'll check out your other suggestion.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

You're most welcome! Glad you were able to find one!

[@jeffrey3205]

Can I use this adapter with the tascam 10x

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Greetings Jeffrey! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Based on the spec sheet, it does not look like the Tascam 10x supplies any sort of phantom power, so id have to say that it won't work in this use case if you were thinking about hooking up a cheap wired lavalier. However this adapter is capable of being used like a regular XLR to 3.5mm adapter as I've used this to send a signal from my RODE Wireless GO into my Tascam recorder. If you have this use case then it's nice to know that this adapter can serve double duty. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I'll see you in the next one!

[@Ryezn5057]

3.5mm mic directly to computer/laptop VS 3.5mm to VXLR+ to audiointerface. Do you get a cleaner signal with the latter approach?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again Mustafa! Generally speaking, the audio interface approach would be cleaner but would it be a night and day difference? I think it may depend on the lav mic used and of course the computers mic input and internal preamps. There was a couple times where I plugged my RODE GO into my computer to do voice overs for a tutorial and my audio was pretty good. (Mac Pro 2010)

[@Ryezn5057]

@@TLDR_filmmaker OH cool. Might be a good short comparison video to make :)

[@anthonysilva5312]

Thanks.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Anthony! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! You're most welcome! I will continue to do my best with my content! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@20centurymodern]

Do all the lav mics need phantom power via a Zoom H5/6? If some lav mics only require 1v of power, what happens, won't it damage it anyway as the adaptor only is 3-5v

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey 20centurymodern! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Generally, yes, lavs meant to go into a wireless audio pack (which generates the 3-5v) will need that phantom power when plugged straight into a recorder. I'm not entirely sure about a 1v lav mic as I've never ran into one, I feel most lavs are built to operate around the 3-5v standard. So I don't know if the 3-5v would be enough to damage such a lav. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@20centurymodern]

TLDR Filmmaker The Rode Lav Go mic in the manual says it requires 2.7v of power. I if I use it in a zoom H6 via XLR I assume I would need to use phantom power. The H6 has three options of phantom - 12v, 24v and 48v, all too high for the Lav Go mic that requires only 2.7v. With the VXLR+ adaptor it brings voltage down to 3-5 volts, but the Rode Lav go only needs 2.7v. I’m wondering if this small amount of voltage difference wouldn’t damage the lav mic as there would be tolerance? Technically aren’t one of the three pins on the XLR ground, so in theory any access voltage running through the Lav doesn’t require dissipate and any condenser mic shouldn’t be damaged because of the ground. Also of using plugging power one can’t see or really control volts when using a USB interface or a 3.5mm connection and am assuming when you plug say a phone/sound system/mic into a plugin power device it’s providing different amounts of volts, even if subtle within the range that plugin power provides, it’s small enough to not damage those devices plugged in? I would use the plugin power option on the H6 as it’s plug and play and doesn’t require adaptors, but as you can imagine if I want to use more than one mic for interviews etc I have to use the xlr inputs.

[@rbrand44]

thx for review. do you know if the 3-5 volt is enough to power a Sennhieser MKE2 . not the MKE2 gold. an older MKE 2

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Robert! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! It is my understanding that 3.5mm lavs just need that 3-5 volt to run, I don't think there are 3.5mm lavs that require more power than that. So the Sennheiser MKE should be able to work with this adapter. I've used this adapter with my Deity wLav (a suitable MKE replacement) and it works just fine. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@AllAboutSpainbyBarryHaylor]

Amazon Spain 🇪🇸 make you pay for 3, who need three it’s a con. And it works out about 27€. Thanks for a great video and channel. Barry

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Barry! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Oh man that is weird that they would only sell a set of 3. Hope you'll be able to find a seller that has a single unit. You're most welcome! I will continue to do my best with my reviews and content! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@AllAboutSpainbyBarryHaylor]

TLDR Filmmaker I bought the three, because other sellers were 21/22 € for one. So if you know someone who wants one for 8€ you know where to go. I will use the videoMic go. Keep up the great channel, I am working hard on mine, just introduced the DJi mavic mini to my videos. Thanks Barry Spain 🇪🇸

[@HendrikusDeVaan]

Is this functionally identical to the Deity D-XLR? I want one to use with my D3 pro, but prefer the Rode design

[@HendrikusDeVaan]

Nevermind, found the info. Apparently it works with that mic - but is unreliable and the OEM version works perfectly. I think it has to do with 3.5mm plugs not having a perfect uniform standard or something.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again Hendrikus! Ah gotcha, yea it seems weird that some 3.5 plugs are just either slightly off or that the Rings and Tip have a different signal mapping or something?

[@HendrikusDeVaan]

@@TLDR_filmmaker yeah, I think it just has something to do with standards. Like XLR cables have set international standards, but tr/trs/trrs cables can vary a fair bit.

[@davidobrien-monk9156]

Here's an interesting summary:- www.zachpoff.com/resources/testing-xlr-adapters-with-plug-in-power/

[@thejeewee1910]

Great vid!! So using this adapter I would be able to use a Vmoda boompro on an usb audio interface like the Focusrite scarlett solo? (that only has one mic XLR input)

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey thejeewee! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! I'm not entirely sure if the Vmoda Boompro would work because of its setup for gaming headphones. I'm assuming the y-splitter that it comes with splits the TRRS into a normal TRS for desktops where one will go into the headphone port and the other goes in to the mic port. If that is the case, in theory it should work into the Scarlett Solo once you turn on phantom power. But because I've never attempt something like this where there is a TRRS splitter involved, I really can't say if it will work 100%. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@thejeewee1910]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks, I bought one and it works perfect!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Awesome! So glad to hear that!

[@kevinbednoski581]

For an simple remote interview situation, could I put 2 Rode Wireless Go units on a Recorder or maybe even the Rodecaster Pro using 2 VXLR+ adapters?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Kevin! Thank you so much for checking out this video and Asking a question! Yes, if you have a two channel XLR recorder or a 4 channel like the Rodecaster Pro, it will work. You actually don't need the VXLR+ for the RODE GO as the RODE GO already powers it's on mic already, you only need a simple 3.5 to XLR adapter. However that being said, if you do get the VXLR+ for the offcase you do need to just power a wired lav mic, the VXLR+ can still work as a regular adapter you just need to make sure you don't send 48v phantom power through it into the RODE GO, don't want to damage that! Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@DeanCarlton]

TLDR Filmmaker I have 2x MiPro MU53L lavalier mics and 2x MiPro MJ53 adapters (4-pin male mini XLR to 3-pin XLR) + Neatron NHS777 headset with 4-pin mini XLR. Original intention (besides wired XLR) was to go wireless with compatible brand - but I fancy the Rode Wireless Go, which has 3.5mm jack socket... any suggestions on adapters? Or will I need to forget Rode Go with my existing kit?

[@DeanCarlton]

TLDR Filmmaker I have 2x MiPro MU53L lavalier mics and 2x MiPro MJ53 adapters (4-pin male mini XLR to 3-pin XLR) + Neatron NHS777 headset with 4-pin mini XLR. Original intention (besides wired XLR) was to go wireless with compatible brand - but I fancy the Rode Wireless Go, which has 3.5mm jack socket... any suggestions on adapters? Or will I need to forget Rode Go with my existing kit?

[@danielkuzev4992]

I wish I watched this video... 25 min ago... before I fried my lav mic! Cheers!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Daniel! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Ohhhhh shoot... Sorry to hear that :( Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@striderzer0]

Would this also work with PC mics ?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Greetings Striderzer0! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Hmm... that's a good question, as long as the PC mic has a TR or TRS jack (not a TRRS) I have a feeling that it should work. I truly don't have a solid answer as I don't have a PC mic to try it on, but in theory it should work. (I have to say it, try at your own risk) Wish I could give you a solid answer, thanks again for stopping by and see you in the next one!

[@puleglot]

I've tried it with the Sony ECM-PC60. It works, but the output level is too low for my audio interface (Roland Rubix24). I'm considering buying Antlion Audio XLR Power Converter instead as I saw reports somewhere that it has much higher output level.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

@@puleglot Does the Roland Rubix24 supply phantom power? I took a quick look at the back and front and I didn't see any buttons or switches that would indicate sending phantom power through the XLR. If this is the case, that would explain why the output level is low if you are plugging into a 3.5 lav that does not have its own battery source. From the looks of it I don't think the Sony does? Hope this helps!

[@puleglot]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Yes, Rubix24 supplies phantom power. There is a "48V" button on the front panel to the right from the second input. And my mic doesn't work at all without bias voltage applied to it.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Oh my goodness, my bad, how did I miss that?! I think my brain thought the picture looked like a 1/4 port when it was actually a button! Haha, my apologies, definitely let us know if the other adapter gives a nice umph to the output!

[@bbi1965]

That's a great gadget! I'm looking for something a bit different. I need to connect a XLR mic that requires phantom power to a digital recorder that only has a 3.5mm mic input. Any ideas?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Brad! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! There are a couple ways to go about this depending on if this is standalone system or if you have the system attached to your camera. Stand alone this is probably the cheapest option that I am aware of. (affiliate links) XLR with Phantom to 3.5mm - amzn.to/2L1l3zL TRRS adapter to TRS - amzn.to/2Zmo0js If you want things rigged to your camera, then something like could work as it'll have hotshoe mounting points. If your digital recorder has a quarter 20 mount on it, you'll just need to get a quarter 20 hotshoe adapter to connect it: DSLR Preamp with Phantom: amzn.to/2ZlnMt4 The potentially better option is to get an updated recorder depending on your needs. I still using my Tascam DR-40, but will eventually update to more modern recorders, specifically the Zoom F6, but waiting to see if they update the F4 to have their awesome Dual limiter 32bit Float system that allows you to never clip! Hope this helps, thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@bbi1965]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks a bunch! That advice helped. I went ahead and got a Philips DVT7500 with XLR inputs (because I couldn't afford the Zoom or Tascam recorders). Regarding the XLR to 3.5mm adapter with phantom power, there was one I came across that was much smaller, about the size of a AA battery. Unfortunately, it was discontinued. So, I think I might buy that adapter you linked to because I want a way to use my XLR microphones with my Sony ICDUX560.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

I'm not entirely familiar with the Philips, but from what I took a look at I'm not entirely sure that the Philips is going to work with your setup. You said earlier that your XLR mics require phantom power, but the Philips doesn't mention that it supplies phantom power. I'm not sure what your budget is, but the Tascam DR-40 might be the better overall alternative if you are looking to get a more confined package. This way you wont have to deal with two different pieces between the Sony and the XLR to 3.5mm adapter (which requires its own batteries as well, and you can plug your XLR mics straight in without the need for an adapter. I forgot to ask earlier, but I'm assuming the XLR mics you have are full size XLR and not the mini XLR that you find with some more professional lav mics. The Tascam DR-40 can be ran either on 3x AA batteries or you can actually attaches a USB Battery Bank to power it, both allows you to supply phantom power when you're on the go or just in the studio (where you can just use a USB charge black and have the Tascam on indefinitely) Tascam DR-40 link: amzn.to/2HtUEJQ Hope this additional info helps!

[@SulaConsulting]

¡Great video! Thanks. Question, what if I want to plug a cheap lav into an audio equipment that doesn't supply phantom power because is not required, could I still use it JUST as a regular adapter from 3.5mm to XLR? Thank you for your answer. :)

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Sula Consulting! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! This adapter can work as a normal 3.5 to XLR adapter, I've used it with my RØDE Wireless GO going straight into a XLR recorder. Your cheaper lav can work however you need to make sure that the Lav you are using is supplying its own power. Most cheap lavs for smartphones, small digital audio recorder, and DSLR's are grabbing power from the recorders themselves. So if you simply plug in a cheap lav that does not have its own battery source into this VXLR+ thats not being supplied phantom power, you probably won't hear anything. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I'll see you in the next one!

[@nehaanil2189]

I bought a vxlr+ adapter and it arrived today. I tried it with the Purple panda lav mic and the Zoom H4nPro with many different combinations but it seems to be giving me a hiss in the background. I think that I have tried all kind of combinations. If someone has successfully used the vxlr+ in the above combination please share the info. Thanks in advance. :)

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Neha! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! I took a look at what the Purple Panda Lav is, assuming you have the kit, you will want to make sure you use the TRS adapter (the one that converts it into two black rings instead of three). From there the H4nPro needs to have phantom power on. This should be the right combination. If this is what you're already doing and the hiss is there but not when you use the lav with other applications, it could potentially be the adapter causing the hiss. Thats my best guess. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@nehaanil2189]

TLDR Filmmaker Thanks for your reply. This is already what I'm doing. I really thought that the vxlr+ would be the solution to my issue...funny thing is that I bought it a few days back only after seeing your video :). I wish there was someone that used the purple panda with the h4n pro so I could know if it's the adapter or not. Hoping that someone will see this in the future and reply. Thanks for your help though, it's much appreciated.

[@JustDavidMinistries]

I’m just about to order my Zoom H8 recorder and I have been thinking about this. But unfortunately, I haven’t seen these in China so I’m let with no choice but to go in for other alternative brands. Thanks for this☺️

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey David! You're most welcome! There should be a couple brands that perform this phantom power to lav mic function adapter. Good luck!

[@JustDavidMinistries]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thank you so much. I have already spotted a couple on a local online store ☺️

[@Trevellian]

Great tip. Sounds good for a $13 mic.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again Michael! Thanks again for checking out this video and commenting! The $13 lav has definitely been a great investment the channel, it's allowed me to streamline the audio without setup or concern, just plug into GH5 and off I go, no batteries or wireless signal interference. This XLR+ adapter has already paid itself back, literally used it yesterday for a on-location interview. Wanted to keep a smaller footprint in my pelican case and this setup was much smaller than my Saramonic setup and the audio came out pretty good considering how quiet the talent spoke in a decently noisy area with a basketball game going on in the background, it was surprisingly great! Best 10 bucks spent to keep things simple! Thanks again for stopping by! See you in the next one!

[@AdilAlsuhaim]

Before I saw your face, I thought you were Linus, you know from Linus Tech Tips !! Question: why doesn't a cheap 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter work? I tried it on my Tascam DR-40 and it didn't work.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Adil! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Haha I love Linus and the LTT channel! I'm about to butcher this explanation as I can't remember the exact difference, but here we go. The reason a normal adapter can't provide power is because of two things. 1) The voltage being transmitted won't reach the correct part of the 3.5mm side of the adapter. I think between the three XLR pins, this one routes the power to the correct one that will be transmitted correctly to the 3.5mm side. 2) 3.5mm lavs need somewhere between 3-5volts, sometimes a little more, so if 48v did make its way through, you could fry your lav mic. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@alptugmutlu]

If you bought a microphone instead of a converter

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Alptuğ Mutlu! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Do you mean if you plug a powered Shotgun microphone that's from on top of your DSLR? You can do it, just make sure you do not have Phantom Power turned on from your recorder as the Battery inside the DSLR shotgun microphone already has power. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@Media-Piter]

Like from Russia)) I will order this adapter.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Greetings Media Piter! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Thanks again for stopping by, best regards from the USA and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@YouTechnoTube]

Вы когда-нибудь слышали шум морских волн? RODE VXLR+ позволит вам это сделать.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Привет YouTechnoTube! Большое спасибо за просмотр этого видео и комментарии! Я использую гугл переводчик, прошу прощения, если перевод странный. Я не уверен, что Google хорошо справился с переводом вашего вопроса. Я не слышу радиопомех при использовании RODE VXLR + Если вы используете беспроводной микрофон 2,4 ГГц. Это может быть кабель, который вы используете для подключения к VXLR +, который передает помехи. Надеюсь, это поможет! Спасибо, что заглянули, увидимся в следующем видео!

[@YouTechnoTube]

@@TLDR_filmmaker вы всё верно поняли. Обычно это происходит при включении фантомного питания 48v

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Этот адаптер предназначен только для микрофонов, у которых нет собственной батареи. Если вы подключаете только беспроводной микрофонный приемник, вам не нужно обеспечивать фантомное питание 48V, потому что приемник уже обеспечивает питание для сигнала. Это может быть причиной помехи.

[@YouTechnoTube]

@@TLDR_filmmaker понял вас. Спасибо.

[@candidafeliz25]

low maintenance ♡~

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Candida Feliz! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Absolutely! Glad this video was helpful! I will continue to do my best with my content and reviews! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@Rydex]

Hey is there any difference between the Rode vxlr+ and the antlion xlr Power converter?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Rydex! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! It does not look like there is a difference. Wireless lav's require anywhere from 3-5v. The Antlion looks to do the trick like this VXLR+. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@Rydex]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks for your fast answer.. i'm planing on using my Antlion Modmic 4 on my dbx286s pre-amp thats why i would need such a "strange" device! :)

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

You're most welcome!