TA5F to 1/8" Mini Adapter? at DVinfo.net

Zach Love · May 21st, 2009, 12:29 AM

I was wondering if there is an adapter to go from TA5F to 1/8" mini.

Pretty much what I'd like to do is plug my Tram TR50 which is wired for Lectrosonics, and plug the mic into a MiniDisc recorder.

As of now, I know I could go from TR50 into TR79, use a XLR to 1/4" cable, and then a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. But that seems really bulky, and was looking to see if anyone knew of a simpler way w/o cutting up my mic cable.

Thanks!

Jack Walker · May 21st, 2009, 11:29 AM

You will need to get power to the Tram somehow if you don't use the TR79.

Is the 1/8" jack powered?

The MicroTrack apparently can power a mic through the 1/8" jack. Here is a VoiceTechnologies mic wired for this:
microtrack | B&H Photo Video

But I haven't seen a Tram wired this way, and I haven't seen an adapter -- though I would like one as I have a TR50 I would like to use with the 1/8" input and not use the power supply and bulky XLR cable.

Zach Love · May 21st, 2009, 03:34 PM

I know that 1/8" mic jacks can provide some power, although I don't know if it would be enough.

Maybe this would work to test it out:

Remote Audio | TA5-Male Connector | TA5M-B | B&H Photo Video

And see if I can wire this to a 1/8" jack.

Anyone know what the chances I could blow out my TR50?

Jim Andrada · May 23rd, 2009, 05:49 PM

The little Sony PCM D50 recorder can also put around 5V on the 1/8 mic port.

May 21st, 2009, 12:29 AM	#1
Zach Love Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 944	TA5F to 1/8" Mini Adapter? I was wondering if there is an adapter to go from TA5F to 1/8" mini. Pretty much what I'd like to do is plug my Tram TR50 which is wired for Lectrosonics, and plug the mic into a MiniDisc recorder. As of now, I know I could go from TR50 into TR79, use a XLR to 1/4" cable, and then a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. But that seems really bulky, and was looking to see if anyone knew of a simpler way w/o cutting up my mic cable. Thanks! __________________ Nothing says you're a serious video maker like S-VHS

May 21st, 2009, 03:34 PM	#3
Zach Love Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 944	I know that 1/8" mic jacks can provide some power, although I don't know if it would be enough. Maybe this would work to test it out: Remote Audio \| TA5-Male Connector \| TA5M-B \| B&H Photo Video And see if I can wire this to a 1/8" jack. Anyone know what the chances I could blow out my TR50? __________________ Nothing says you're a serious video maker like S-VHS

May 21st, 2009, 11:29 AM	#2
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	You will need to get power to the Tram somehow if you don't use the TR79. Is the 1/8" jack powered? The MicroTrack apparently can power a mic through the 1/8" jack. Here is a VoiceTechnologies mic wired for this: microtrack \| B&H Photo Video But I haven't seen a Tram wired this way, and I haven't seen an adapter -- though I would like one as I have a TR50 I would like to use with the 1/8" input and not use the power supply and bulky XLR cable.

May 23rd, 2009, 05:49 PM	#4
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	The little Sony PCM D50 recorder can also put around 5V on the 1/8 mic port.