Rode Videomic Pro to Tascam Sound Recorder at DVinfo.net

Chad Andreo · May 22nd, 2014, 02:20 PM

I would like to use my Rode Videomic Pro as a boom mic for an interview and I was wondering what is the best way to mount it to my Tascam DR-60D to achieve the best sound quality?

I have done some research, and I know rode makes an XLR adapter, but apparently a lot of people have issues with it using a mono mic.

Bryan Cantwell · May 22nd, 2014, 03:31 PM

Have you tried just plugging the Rode into the channel 3/4 1/8" plug on the Tascam?

Chad Andreo · May 22nd, 2014, 07:03 PM

The cord is too short to be used while boomed. I was going to order the rode 10' cord extension, but a lot of people have complained about loss in audio quality.

Reed Gidez · May 22nd, 2014, 07:07 PM

Chad

I have the VideoMic Pro and RØDE's extension cable running into the 1/8" jack on my Marantz recorder and I've found it to work exceptionally well.

Steve House · May 23rd, 2014, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad Andreo

I would like to use my Rode Videomic Pro as a boom mic for an interview and I was wondering what is the best way to mount it to my Tascam DR-60D to achieve the best sound quality?

I have done some research, and I know rode makes an XLR adapter, but apparently a lot of people have issues with it using a mono mic.

XLR is a mono connection, the Videomic is a mono mic. The VXLR adapter is purpose-built to connect the Videomic to an XLR mic input. I've not heard of any issues with it such as you allude to in your post.

Donald McPherson · May 24th, 2014, 10:27 AM

Have you thought about the Irig Pre hack. It gives very good results.

May 22nd, 2014, 02:20 PM	#1
Chad Andreo Regular Crew Join Date: May 2012 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 47	Rode Videomic Pro to Tascam Sound Recorder I would like to use my Rode Videomic Pro as a boom mic for an interview and I was wondering what is the best way to mount it to my Tascam DR-60D to achieve the best sound quality? I have done some research, and I know rode makes an XLR adapter, but apparently a lot of people have issues with it using a mono mic. __________________ www.chadandreo.com - Creative Portraiture and Cinematography https://vimeo.com/chadandreo

May 22nd, 2014, 03:31 PM	#2
Bryan Cantwell Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 277	Re: Rode Videomic Pro to Tascam Sound Recorder Have you tried just plugging the Rode into the channel 3/4 1/8" plug on the Tascam?

May 22nd, 2014, 07:03 PM	#3
Chad Andreo Regular Crew Join Date: May 2012 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 47	Re: Rode Videomic Pro to Tascam Sound Recorder The cord is too short to be used while boomed. I was going to order the rode 10' cord extension, but a lot of people have complained about loss in audio quality. __________________ www.chadandreo.com - Creative Portraiture and Cinematography https://vimeo.com/chadandreo

May 22nd, 2014, 07:07 PM	#4
Reed Gidez Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oradell, New Jersey Posts: 283	Re: Rode Videomic Pro to Tascam Sound Recorder Chad I have the VideoMic Pro and RØDE's extension cable running into the 1/8" jack on my Marantz recorder and I've found it to work exceptionally well. __________________ Reed Gidez

May 24th, 2014, 10:27 AM	#6
Donald McPherson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 815	Re: Rode Videomic Pro to Tascam Sound Recorder Have you thought about the Irig Pre hack. It gives very good results.