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Converting mini plug to XLR - Rode Videomic
I have Rode Videomic. I am going to solder on an XLR connector to it, but don't know where to solder which wire to what.
Anyone know how? |
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DON'T DO THAT! Instead, get the Rode VXLR adapter, that's made exactly for that purpose. rode vxlr | B&H Photo Video Not that you can't cut the cable and solder an XLR plug onto it but if you do, you've screwed up the mic for use with miniplug inputs and the proper adapter is just a couple of bucks more than the XLR connector would cost you. |
Yep, I'm sure they run on different impediances
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Yeah just buy an adapter. It saves you time, a headache, and money. Soldering(especially if you don't know what you are doing) could led to ruining your equipment and also could effect the output quality if cables are not properly done. Good luck and go for the adapter!!!
Nicole |
Thanks Steve. Unfortunately I've already cut the cord, and I'm not at all happy to hear there was an adapter the whole time. I am not a happy camper!
I now must soder something to it, so we'll see what happens! |
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Eh, go for it--just remember to keep phantom power turned off.
What 'cha got? Red would go to pin 2 and shield would go to pin 1. Should work fine. |
Andy, thanks, that's what I needed, appreciate it! You've save me a trip to the audio store. They had told me ages ago and I had written it down but lost note.
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Steve, Andy sound right, as it seems to be what I was told by my audio house, but it doesn't matter.
I'm taking it in for them to do it. The shield wire is way too fine for me to get soldered properly. Used to do lots of soldering to XLR connectors, but wire is SO tiny. It is not made for rewiring that is for sure, the adapter would have been a much better idea. |
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Just so you'll know, the Rane Notes webpage on audio interconnects shows the best way to go about it - Sound System Interconnection. See wiring diagram #13. But to do it that way means replacing the entire cable, not just the connector, with a 2-conductor plus shield cable. Signal hot goes to XLR pin 2, signal ground goes to XLR pin 3, cable shield goes to XLR pin 1 BUT is unconnected at the microphone end of the cable. |
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