Mastering Audio: Røde VXLR Pro Adapter Review - Balanced vs. Unbalanced 3.5mm Mini Jack to XLR

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Running long XLR cables with unbalanced signals can be dangerous. You might even lose your whole recording because of interference (or you have to spend money or time to fix that in post).
The new Røde VXLR Pro is an adapter that can turn a TRS connected microphone into a balanced signal XLR output so that you can run cables with up to 100m and not worry about the interference (or at least it's much less likely). Anyways, that's a cool adapter that also has 2 other variations and I will compare and explain these three in this video. Let's dive in.
⚡️ Product Links:
Røde VXLR Pro: crsp.li/vxlrpro
Røde VXLR Plus: crsp.li/vxlr+
Røde VXLR: crsp.li/vxlr
Røde VideoMic NTG: crsp.li/videomicntg
Røde VideoMicro: crsp.li/videomicro
Røde SmartLav+: crsp.li/smartlav+
Røde Lavalier Go: crsp.li/lavaliergo
Røde Wireless Go: crsp.li/wirelessgo
XLR Cable: crsp.li/xlrcable3m
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Previous Video about the VXLR and the VXLR Plus: • Choosing the Perfect: ...
🎧 Chapters / Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
01:07 Disclaimer
02:06 Unboxing the Røde VXLR Pro
03:38 What are these VXLR adapters used for?
05:56 Three VXLR Adapters and their Differences
06:58 To Transform Phantom Power or Not to Transform…
12:00 Røde VXLR Plus vs Pro
12:25 Understanding Balanced and Unbalanced Signals
14:58 Why is a Balanced Signal Better?
17:07 Sound Samples of the VXLR Adapters
18:42 When should you use which VXLR Adapter?
21:14 Outro
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@MikkoRantalainen 2 года назад

The "plug-in power" for electret microphones (most of the lavalier mics) is officially called "bias voltage". These Røde devices seem to be the only high quality adapters that can provide XLR adapter with bias voltage without introducing lots of noise. All the cheaper models available cause lots of noise as far as I know. Thank you for *clearly* explaining the difference between VXLR+ and VXLR Pro. In short, you want VXLR Pro only if you need a long XLR cable between the adapter and the audio interface. I'm planning to use electret microphone connected to nearby audio interface so VXLR+ is the best option for me because I can plug the adapter directly to the interface. For dynamic mics you can usually connect the 6.3 mm connector directly to the audio interface, too.

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Thank you for the clarification and helpful comment 👍 that's awesome.

@Brucelabvideos 2 года назад

Wow. Pretty lengthy video/explanation however the last two and a half minutes were all that was really needed. That said, Thanks for the time and effort that went into the production.

@user-ez4kd3vw8m 3 года назад

it really helps a lot, thank you Chris for the great job, i was looking for this comparison video everywhere

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Thank you, I appreciate your comment a lot 🌸.

@TheVelvetvoicecoach 3 года назад

This is another brilliant video Chris. I very much appreciate it.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment 🌸.

@davidalanmedia 3 года назад

A super helpful explanation of the VXLR Pro adapter.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Thank you 🌸 I appreciate your comment here.

@StuTech2 Год назад

Great explanations in this video and it’s well worth watching to the end as I picked up a great tip which I would have missed if I had switched off. Thank you

@jelly8594 3 года назад

Sehr schönes Ambiente! Das lässt die Präsentation tatsächlich so wirken, als würdest du es mir persönlich am Tisch gegenüber erklären. Top!👍

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Vielen Dank, das freut mich sehr dass es so rüber kommt. Ich experimentiere ein wenig immer wieder mal was anders. Mit zwei Kameras lässt sich das aber viel besser verwirklichen als vorher.

@YuvakTuladhar Год назад

Really clear and detailed description of three converters. I use vxlr (not plus or pro) with lav mic that doen not need plug in power. with Sound Devices Mix Pre ii in one of the mic channels. But one thing one must remember is to turn off the phantom power in the channel one is using. If you forget that you are likely to blow your lav mic and making it useless.

@semion.tsysaruk 2 года назад

Very helpful comparison and explanations! Thank you, Chris!

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Thank you, I appreciate that 🌸.

@BarefootMediaTV Год назад

So i have a rode wireless go and a rode ntg. Which adapter should i get for those to go into the tascam x8?

@vlasihinn Год назад

Thank you. So. If i understand correctly. I can use the Rode VXLR+ to connect my 3,5 mm jack mic on my gaming headset to my audio interface (Audient Id4). And it should work. Right?

@CameraRay Год назад

If I plug a single plug stereo 3.5mm (Clippy EM272Z1 Stereo Microphone) into the Rode VXLR+ mounted on a Zoom F3. Will the Zoom be able to recognize that as a two channel stereo file or will it become a mono signal? Thanks.

@kaede_jing Год назад

I have the Rode lavalier omnidirectional lapel mic, with trs output. I am not sure if Rode lavelier mic need phantom power. I would like to connect to my Mackie Profx10 mixer with phantom power button. Will VXLR do the job well?

@dezfyah Год назад

So which one do I use for the Rode VideoMicro to plug into my Rodecaster Duo?

@VanHoan 2 года назад

Hey Chris, if my Zoom H8 provide already phantom power, Do I still need the VXLR PRO or i can just go for the normal vxlr? I use a lavalier microphone and a xlr cable! I want the option that have less noise as possible! Thank you!

@fernandafernandex Год назад

Thank you very much for this video! I've been looking for a way to record better with a Zoom H5, but I live in Brazil - everything here costs twice than in USA, when we find the device we want. Yesterday I bought a cheap adapter to connect a Boya BY M1, just to see if it works well enough for what I need... I learned a lot with you. Now I'll watch the video again and read carefully the comments.

@orhanyenici5691 2 года назад

This video is really helpful. This information is very valuable. Thank you for sharing with us.

@gumptionsong3891 2 года назад

Brilliant. I'm a complete luddite but you made this very clear and simple. Very useful. Thank you so much!

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it .🌸

@auraultra86 Год назад

To connect Wireless GO II to a mixer, can I use VXLR+? ( I know VXLR+ is used while using microphones which need phantom power) But I am asking this since I already have VXLR+ and do I need ot again buy VXLR to use with Wireless GO II.

@hhh6816 2 года назад

Thanks for the awesome explanation. May I ask can I use 3.5 to xlr cable and will work, or I must buy Røde VXLR Adapter

@bobmusikk 2 года назад

English is not my main language, so I understood most of your review but still would need some precisions if you will. I have a Rode VideoMic NTG that I connect directly to my Sony cam. But, sometimes I would like to extend the length to make it like an in hand interview mic or like a mini boom setup, is a 10 feet 3.5mm extension made by Rode is ok? Second question, still with the Rode VideoMic NTG which of the 3 XLR adaptors I would need to connect to a handheld/field recorder like the Zoom F3 ? Many thanks

@tanpingaratan Год назад

Whith this adapter, can i use a Sennheiser 908B ew wired on a mixer with 48V on?

@daedalusjones4228 2 года назад

EXCELLENT explanation re balanced versus unbalanced signals! Thanks!

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@david_garibaldi Год назад

Question: I have a Rode Wireless Go II (Which doesn't need phantom power) and i want to connect it via the XLR Port on the top handle of my Sony FX3. But it's very important that i get a STEREO signal because those two transmitters have to be split so i get both mics recorded on the one channel. Is that guaranteed with the cheap adapter which should fit my purpose? Sry if i sound dumb i am really not an audio guy. :-/ Thank you for the great video!

@HOPEUSMAXIMUS Год назад

Great video my friend. Could I ask... I have a RU-vid channel and use my "Rode Wireless Go" with my GoPro to create videos. However, I have been recently been asked to give some presentations to an audience about my hobby and I need to amplify my voice. The venue has an amplifier and I want to connect my "Rode Wireless Go" to it as the amplifier obviously has an XLR (female) input for a microphone. As the "Wireless Go" has a built in battery to transmit and receive the audio from rx to tx, would I just use the cheapest basic VXLR adaptor and plug the TRS mini jack into it and then plug the VXLR into the amp for sound output? Thanks in anticipation. Hopeus Maximus

@hoodaffairstv 2 года назад

i want to get the vxlr pro to set up a lav with the zoom f3.... do those tentacle lavs have a high noise floor or do lavs just sound noisier connected to these adapters...

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

The tentacle lavs are not the best. They are equivalent to lavs that costa round 30-50$.

@damsakhanda5043 3 года назад

I came here to learn about VXLR Pro but more than half the video is gone, you are still talking about the basic VXLR. I hope you take a note on this for your next video.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Hello DamSak Handa, there are time markers, those probably help in finding the information you are looking for. This is a comparison video for the Røde VXLR series, so it makes sense to talk about all three of them. Anyways, thanks for your feedback and have a great day 🌸.

@damsakhanda5043 3 года назад

@@ChrisSpiegl Okay, That is fine if you don't get what I am talking about. Still, what I am saying is video is titled on Pro version, but more than half is on basic version. why not shorting the time for basic and give us more on what we came for?

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

@@damsakhanda5043 I’ll consider it next time. 👍

@FATBS Год назад

Huge thank you for such a deep and detailed explanation!

@ChrisSpiegl Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@javsumano12 2 года назад

Hi Chris! What mic were you using on this video?

@2917mushtak Год назад

Brilliant Comparison video 😀. I have a large house and have a "balanced" microphone PA system in my house. I also have in my system wall microphones placed around the house with long cable runs away from my XLR capable mixer and separate amp (Placed in a cabinet in a dedicated separate data room). The mixer has an input of 48v. I will be purchasing the Rode XLR Pro adapter for the reason of having a balanced system and also because of the long run of cabelling. Can you please confirm that, do I place the Rode XLR Pro adapter at the connection just rear of the wall microphone as oppose to at the mixer end? as I'm guessing the power conversion (5V) if done, will not carry such a long distance to the wall microphone. Please confirm. Many thanks in advance 😉

@m.sabir21 Год назад

Thanks for an excellent and thorough explanation. Can i connect a microphone 3.5mm jack to rode vxlr pro adapter, hook the adapter with a xlr female side of the cable and hook the audio recorder with this cable? Does this effect any sound quality? And does this transfer the plug in power?

@chrisquigley 3 года назад

Thank you for your hard work. This explanation was well done.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@TomasSandanusGuitar Год назад

Hi @ChrisSpiegl Thank you so much for the detailed video! Based on your explanation, I confirmed that my workflow will be correct - Focusrite Clarett 2pre - > 48v Phantom Power - > Rode VXLR Pro - > Rode SC1 6 meters long cord- > RODE Lavalier II I think that for this home setup should be enough Rode VXLR+ however, I want to be sure that signal is best as good as possible :) Thank you Tomas

@Christopher-iq1fm 2 года назад

Can we enable phantom power with vxlr plus connection?

@tomascruz4843 Год назад

What about if i connect a xlr micro to an 3.5 receiver?

@AloweeInteractive 2 года назад

Finally i understand why my rode mics doesn't work with my audio interface. Nice man, thank's.

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

You're welcome 👍

@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck 8 месяцев назад

was wondering if this set up will work. 2 rode transmitter 1 rode receiver with rode sc 11 cable sple splitter connected to 2 vxlr+ to a zoom f3 the ouput to the camera? will the ouput be a 2 channel or 1?

@ChrisSpiegl 8 месяцев назад

If you use a stereo splitter cable you can get the signal to two VXLR adapters => two channels on the Zoom F3.

@oscarvfernandez Год назад

Great job! Very useful! Thanks a lot, it saved me a lot of time (and may be a mic). 👍

@xcnevents 3 года назад

Thanks, it's a very useful info, great vid!

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@randywallis9624 2 года назад

How would you connect the Rode wireless receiver to a soundboard?

@leoneventicinque6731 3 года назад

Thanks Chris, very useful video!

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

That's awesome, I am glad this video was helpful for you 🌸.

@JoeCastellon 2 года назад

Incredibly helpful video. I learned a lot! Thank you so much!!

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Thank you for your comment, that's a great way to start the dayy.

@ElVeleroDePapel Год назад

Hola, este adaptador le sirve también a la Tascam DR 40X

@matoflynn Год назад

Loved this thorough video, thank you

@tallerdeficcion 3 года назад

aw my gawd, thank you very much, this is pretty much what I´ve been waiting for! you are a lifesaver! now I know which one to purchase!

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Thank you, I appreciate your comment 🌸.

@Alexisdc11 3 года назад

Thank you for this video! This was very clear and helpful :)

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Thank you I appreciate that. 😊 Hope you can now get the adapter you need. 👍

@Alexisdc11 3 года назад

@@ChrisSpiegl I just ordered the VXLR pro. This way I shouldn't have any bad surprise.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

@@Alexisdc11 That's probably a good idea. Definitely, the one that provides the most features. Even though it's crazy to think what other devices one could buy for $50 🙈.

@benantell5452 Год назад

I bought the pro model, it made a lot of noise (like rain). It didn't work on the M-Audio Fast track pro. And It did not work on the SSL+ 2 either. Seems to probably have been a dud?

@banzobeans 3 года назад

It might have been helpful for greenhorns like myself to point out that the signal balancing provided by the VXLR Pro is only relevant for the length of the XLR cable between the adapter and the mixer. It has no impact on the mic cable itself (between the mic and the adapter). I.e. if I plug in my lavalier mic directly to a zoom recorder input there is no use in using a VXLR Pro, correct?

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

I thought I mentioned this at some point in the video. You are correct: it's best to make sure the cable between the VXLR Pro and the Mic is as short as possible. The Signal Balancing is only between the VXLR Pro and the audio recorder. If you plug in the lavalier into the VXLR and then directly into the audio recorder you would not "need" this feature of balancing. However, I would probably still go for the VXLR Pro since a lavalier would need Plug-In Power and so you already are going to buy the VXLR Plus and then having the Pro would just make it so it's more versatile in future setups.

@JoshPostVlogs 3 месяца назад

Great video. Maybe you mentioned and I missed it, but what about using an XLR mic and then converting to 3.5 to go into your camera directly. Does the Pro model work for that?

@ChrisSpiegl 3 месяца назад

No, XLR has male and female, and you'd end up with exactly the wrong one when using it with a mic. There are different adapters for this. However, in the realm of connecting XLR mics directly to a camera with 3.5 mm, you have to make sure that you don't use a mic which needs Phantom Power - since your camera probably can't provide that. Generally, I'd advise not to do it this way and use mics that are made to connect to a camera or use an audio interface / recorder in between mic and camera.

@JasonVriends 9 месяцев назад

Would the XLR Pro be the right application to take 3.55 mm TRS output of a wireless microphone system (i.e., Hollyland Lark M1, Djii Mic, etc.) and brining it into a XLR input of a wireless mixer? Or it should only be used as an input microphone to such a system.

@ChrisSpiegl 9 месяцев назад

For this type of purpose you could use any of the three.

@frankbierschneider8785 7 месяцев назад

Bravo, gut gemacht! Doch informativer und kurzweiliger, als ich anfangs dachte! :)

@ChrisSpiegl 7 месяцев назад

Vielen Dank. Das freut mich.

@tomaszandrzejczak8154 5 месяцев назад

Does the Rode VXLR PRO work with the Deity v-mic d4? I wouldn't want to burn a new microphone, but I would love to connect it to my audio interface.

@ChrisSpiegl 4 месяца назад

Yes, the VXLR Pro works with the Deity V-Mic D4. You have to turn on Phantom Power on the audio interface.

@ekmedia6651 2 года назад

What about if i want to use NTG4+ with XLR to my PC, can i use thos adapters also`?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

If you want to use a XLR mic with your PC you need an audio interface with an XLR port. Something like the Focusrite Scarlett: crsp.li/FocusriteScarlett

@Lokaminiac 2 года назад

Very clear explanation. Good info. Thanks!

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

You're welcome! I appreciate you.

@aricshuford9095 3 года назад

Very informative video. Thank you for putting this together. So for my Rode Video Mic NTG...the VXLR Pro is the way to go (provides cleanest signal path) when connecting it to my Zoom H6 and Focusrite Clarett 4 Pre? If so, would that be with or without the 48v button on the interface engaged?

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Thank you. Generally, I would say the VXLR Pro would be my fav choice. However, the signal may actually be a bit cleaner with the VXLR base model IF the cables are really short (since the base model does not have any electronics and thus introduces less noise). In terms of Phantom Power: you do not need Phantom Power for the Video Mic NTG… but, it makes your life easier if you engage the 48v since then the mic actually will turn on by itself when the audio recorder is turned on.

@13mrjamesful 2 года назад

If i want to use my rode wireless go with my zoom h8, What adapter should i buy? Is the rode wireless go need phantom power/Plug in power when using it with my zoom h8?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

The Wireless Go does not need any power and you can just use the VXLR.

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 2 года назад

Thank you for an informative video. I appreciate it!

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Thank you, always great to hear my videos help 👍.

@wolfamri 2 года назад

Fantastic. I learned a lot that I didn't even knew I wanted to learn. May I ask a question: when you had 4 lavaliers that need power, and you used VXLR plus or pro to get into for example a zoom H6 for live streaming. How would you deal with the added noise? Thanks in advance for your help!

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

I think the noise should be relatively minimal. But if you have a lot of (and distracting noise), the best removal I know of is the iZotopes RX9 suite ( crsp.li/izotope ). Their Voice-Denoising is incredibly powerful and yet transparent (has very few artifacts).

@thefullsetup 3 года назад

Hi Chris great video I have just ordered the VXLR Pro to go with my videomic NTG and the odd use with my lab mic. For the nth tests what gain do you set on the mic? I normally have it set to 10 for overhead use. But as I will be adding gain from my preamp is it better to run the ntg at a lower gain setting than I normally use???

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

In my experience it is best to run the VideoMic NTG (and most other mics) at the highest gain setting possible so that you get as loud a signal as you can out of it to begin with (unless the mic capsule is clipping, then it would be better to use the -20db feature since the gain knob actually does not really fix that anyways).

@thefullsetup 3 года назад

@@ChrisSpiegl thanks for the speedy reply never thought to run it like that will give it a try.

@antoniocalverasmejia4976 2 года назад

Thanks for your valuable information. I have a question that I would like to solve. To connect the transmitter of the Rode wireless Go II equipment DIRECTLY to a mixing console, it would be enough i SOLUTION Rode VXLR + or would you recommend the PRO ?. Thanks

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

I would get the VXLR standard version for the Rode Wireless Go II since it has it's own power.

@MaxMiecchi 2 года назад

I have a Videomic Pro+ and a Wireless GO II to be connected to a Zoom H5 using very short cables. Which one do I need? I guess the VXLR should be enough. Am I wrong?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Both cases you can use the cheapest Røde VXLR. But then you have to manually turn on the VideoMic Pro+ and make sure it stays turned on.

@ashtoronto88 3 года назад

hi there. Many thanks. I do have a RODE PRO PLUS. And I need ZOOM H8. Which one is the best option? Thanks. Ash from Toronto.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Do you mean you have a Ride VideoMic Pro+? Since you can turn this mic on all the way manually you could just use the VXLR. but if you want to use it with long distance, I’d go with the VXLR Pro.

@christoffergreiss 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. But what do I use to connect a stereo lav mic that needs plugin-power (Sony Stereo-Lavalier-Mikrofon ECM-LV1). Of course i would need to split the Stereo-TRS into two Mono TS-jacks and use two XLR-Adapters. But do both need to transform Phantom-Power to plugin-power or just one and if yes, which?

@ChrisSpiegl 7 месяцев назад

I have never tried this, but I'd assume that both would need Phantom to Plug In Power adapters. So, I'd say go with the VXLR Plus or Pro version twice and then have the splitter.

@christoffergreiss 7 месяцев назад

@@ChrisSpiegl Hi Chris, thanks for your answer. I tried it out and you are right. A stereo lav ist just like two lavs, you'll need two VXLR+ or Pros. By the way: the VXLR+ only uses the left channel (or the tip of a 3,5 jack) as input und only sends Plug-in-Power over the tip. The VXLR uses tip and ring or left and right channel as input, it makes a mono-mixdown. I didn't tested the VXLR Pro. Thanks, chris

@Only1Science 3 года назад

So, I can't use the 1/8th output from the Go receiver and plug it into the 1/8th input (channels 3 and 4) of my recorder to record audio?

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

I am not familiar with the 1/8th naming convention. But if the output of the Go is the same as your input, why not just use a cable to connect these? Sounds like you don’t need any of these adapters?

@DeadReckoner Год назад

My SmartLav+ mic seems to work with my Zoom F3 via the Rode VXLR basic adapter, with phantom power either set for 24v or 48v - shouldn't it need one of the more advanced adapters for plug-in power?

@ChrisSpiegl Год назад

If you use this a lot, the mic may be fried at some point. Just saying.

@DeadReckoner Год назад

@@ChrisSpiegl ah, that makes sense, thanks.

@jeromespurlin544 2 года назад

Which of these would you suggest for the Rodelink Filmmaker Kit?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

You could just use the Røde VXLR with the Filmmaker Kit. If it gives you interferences or such things I'd upgrade to the Plus.

@RGMGFitness 2 года назад

First..great info. Question if anyone can answer. Just bought the RodeCaster Pro (which has 48-v phantom power). Wanted to plug my RODE NTG MIC into it so am going to need one of these adapters. However, I want the MIC to automatically power up when I power on the RodeCaster Pro. So, I’m not sure if I need the power converter versions. Just double checking I’ll be okay with the basic Rode VXLR ( which doesn’t convert power). Don’t want to damage the MIC. Anyone know if I’ll be okay with that setup?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

To be able to use the auto power on/off feature of the Røde mics, you will have to go with either the Pro or the Plus. Then activate phantom power on the channel and the mic will turn on by itself.

@RGMGFitness 2 года назад

@@ChrisSpiegl Thank you!

@EricCampbellUAV 2 года назад

Rode VideoMicro comes with a 3 point TRS 3.5mm but you can but a 3 to 4 point TRRS cable for it. That's what I need to use it with iPhone. To go into my audio interface I need XLR. Why isn't the VXLR+ balanced? It uses 3 points. All I should need is the 3 point TRS cable that comes with VideoMicro and VLXR+. I don't understand why it's not balanced. Are you sure VXLR+ and Pro aren't both balanced but Pro has a signal amplifier for longer runs?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Hello Eric, I can only relay what Røde provides on their website and form that information it is pretty clear that the Plus is not balanced but the Pro is. The wiring diagram on the box / included in the package also show this pretty clearly. Just because it is 3 point XLR does not make it balanced. For a balanced it needs to invert the signal once and then on the receiving end those two signals get combined to get rid of possible interference. However, I have yet to find a situation where it actually made a difference in my every day use (in studio, not using it with 50m cables but more like 3m cables).

@RobertoRaymon 2 года назад

I have 3.5 to xlr adapters and I can't get any of my 3.5mm mics (rode shotgun videomic go or any other brand) to work on any channel on my zoom podtrak 4. So I guess I will have to buy one of these adapters. But the other question is once I get the adapter do I switch the line in to phantom power or not?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Hi Roberto, generally most of the 3.5mm jack mics need something called "Plug In Power" and that is different from Phantom Power. So you will need an adapter that gives you that voltage adjustment. The ones that do that are the Røde VXLR Plus and the VXLR Pro. And when you do have one of these, you will have to turn on Phantom Power on the respective port you are plugging in the adapter.

@ReelFilm2016 3 года назад

Super Helpful. I have a Sony HVR-Z5E and I was trying to find the best workaround for audio. I was using a Rode Wireless Go in conjunction with a Tascam recorder (DR-05) which works great but knowing I can buy a Standard VXLR adapter for my Wireless GO which fits into my camera is great.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@ReelFilm2016 3 года назад

@@ChrisSpiegl it did

@ErikOlsen 3 года назад

Have you had a chance to use the Wireless GO2 system with the ZOOM F6 and what adapters did you have to use to make that work?

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

I have not used the GO2 but the first one. And the VXLR (non plus/pro) is totally fine for that use-case. 🌸 However: When you use the GO2, then the problem is that you can only use a mono signal. If you need to use the stereo split with both mics on their own tracks then you’d have to use a left/right split cable and two VXLR adapters.

@heimizhou450 Год назад

so detail introduction. Thanks a lot

@gustavoadolfogomezbarillas8685 10 месяцев назад

Qué adaptador VXLR necesito para conectar un Micrófono RODE Wirelees GOII a una consola de audio??? Y si necesito algún cable atenuador para que no se arruine el Mic RODE Wirelees GOII???

@ChrisSpiegl 10 месяцев назад

You can use the Røde VXLR (basic / standard) version. Then turn off any plugin/phantom-power on the channel you are connecting the Wireless Go II to. Additionally: if you plan on using both channels of the Wireless Go II separately, then you need two VXLR adapters & a L/R Splitter cable. Because XLR is always mono.

@paolocorralpersonal 2 года назад

good day, can i use vxlr pro. to connect my rode wireless go to mixer?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Yes you can!

@helmanfrow Год назад

Another benefit of the VXLR Pro is broader compatibility compared to the VXLR Plus. This is because its transformer-balanced outputs can be used with transformer-balanced inputs, which will not accept a signal from an unbalanced output.

@francoisperras8186 4 дня назад

Thanks for this great information ! Could a Rode NTG4+ be connected to a Rode Go2 with a female XLR adapter to TRS connector? The adapters shown here seemed to have only male XLR connection.

@ChrisSpiegl 2 дня назад

You need a different kind of adapter to do this. But they do exist.

@TreyDaze 2 года назад

With the VXLR Pro, can I go straight from my 1DX Mark II to a RODE NTG5?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Hi TreyDaze, that's not how the VXLR adapters work. The 1Dx Mark II expects a male 3.5mm jack signal and the NTG5 provides you with a male XLR port. However, as far as I understand the NTG5 can also be powered by battery and then you could find other adapters which may be able to give you this functionality.

@semilumi 3 года назад

Thanks for the thorough video. I was disappointed to find out that my VXLR+ does NOT convert the signal to balanced. Oh well, need to buy even more stuff... By the way: i would not consider 9m cable run as long. General advice is that unbalanced runs can be used up to 10m, and balanced can go easily to 300m.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

Hi Semi Lumi, I had a similar reaction back when I got the VXLR+; but at last, Røde now makes a balanced version. In terms of length of the XLR cable… I totally understand that, the only problem is I don't have that long an XLR cable 🙈. Otherwise, I would have tested it for sure. This video was intended more as an explanation of the differences. Thank you for your comment 🌸.

@arnoldsnodgrass2953 3 года назад

@Semi Lumi That’s a slightly misleading statement about cable length; it needs clarification with regard to the type of signal you’re sending. Balancing doesn’t inherently mean you can use a long cable, as there is always signal loss the longer a cable is, so for example you’d be most unwise to send a mic level signal 300m even if it’s balanced. A line level signal might be fine. The point of balancing is its resistance to interference hence you can use longer cables without fear of picking up electrical interference but you still need to ensure the signal itself is suitable for the distance you’re sending it.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

@@arnoldsnodgrass2953 thank you for these insights. Great.

@goldenreel Год назад

So could I do Rode Videomic Go(battery powered) > Rode 3.5mm extension 10’ > Rode VXLR > Zoom H6?

@ChrisSpiegl Год назад

You could. But it be better to use the VXLR plus and a long XLR cable.

@thanthoz 2 года назад

Adapter is required for connecting such basic mics like rode videomicro to Podtrak mini too?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

The PodTrack only has XLR inputs so yes, you will need this type of adapter. For the Rode VideoMicro you will need the VXLR Plus or Pro model.

@ClayJarvisGuitar 2 года назад

I was getting ready to purchase either the $10 or $25 adapter and I’m really glad I found your video to help me. I thought this was a really great video and a very clear comparison of the adapters. For me, I’m using a different scenario. I have a Movo VXR10 mic and I would like to connect it to a Behringer studio mixer. My purpose for this is because I run the mic along with a guitar and another audio source into the mixer then I have a sub out from mixer that goes straight to my iPhone or iPad while I’m recording video. The mixer will provide phantom power but I’m still not sure if the $25 adapter will accomplish this and I will be using it as a boom mic so would need a 10’ or so cable. Can you tell me if the $25 adapter will work for this?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

The options are VXLR / VXLR Plus / VXLR Pro. For what you are describing the VXLR Plus and VXLR Pro would work since the mic needs plugin power you need an adapter that takes Phantom Power and transforms it into plugin power which both of these do. The Pro has some more electronics to minimize electric static and interferences which can be picked up by the cable. But to make use of that the VXLR Pro has to be as close to the mic as possible (so a long XLR cable, then the adapter, then the mic). If you are tight on cash, I'd go with the VXLR Plus and hope my setup does not provide too much interferences.

@imark7777777 2 года назад

Finally Somebody who gets plug in power correct it's amazing and not 48V phantom. Excellent! I think Rode does a poor job of explaining the difference between their adapters then again pretty much everybody does. I spent almost 5 years looking for a 48v to plug in power converter it was really difficult as I kept getting the passive adapters in my searches. The 3.5 mm TRRS cables have really complicated things. Traditionally that connector was used for left right and ground and some other variations. prior to that it was just a tip and sleeve left and ground with right on a separate Second connector since we started with mono and added stereo later. There are many other variations like with video cameras and audio / video or stereo audio / video and there's the iPod audio and video which morphed into the iPhone headset standard with the microphone. Which of course completed with The Other TRRS Standard which we should've ended up with because it would have solved so many other issues swapping microphone and ground on the 4 pole connector. Speaking of which if you ever plug in a 4P connection into a headphone jack and have low signal but get better signal with it slightly out it's because the Jack is not aware of the 4 pole connection and it's treating the very bottom one as ground which it is not it it's the microphone and this can be very annoying. And most people don't understand why.

@ElVeleroDePapel Год назад

Hello, this adapter is also suitable for the Tascam DR 40X

@mediakobo 2 года назад

So what happens if you use the standard VXLR with something like the Rode GO and forget to turn off phantom power on your recorder? Will it damage your device? I got the standard version becuase I do not need plug-in power for my Rode Go, but I wonder if I should be using the VLXR+ for protection in case I forget to turn off phantom power on my Zoom F6.

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

I have read a couple of stories of people who damaged their mic because of this (leaving on Phantom Power and plugging in a VXLR + Lavalier or similar). So I would either be super careful, or get the Pro/Plus version.

@sidvicious3129 Год назад

This was outstanding, long but if you actually think about what was actually covered, it was about right. You covered areas that most, even the manufacturers didn’t and you made the assumption, rightfully so that everyone was a beginner, which did more to validate your points. You have to remember for some, they want quick answers and when things go wrong, they look to blame others. The old saying is to measure twice and drill or cut once, which is what you did in your video. This is a video that anyone that sees it will walk away with the knowledge of making a confident, specific purchase, which should be the point of these videos in the first place. Great job done and you reiterated that point at the end. All new tech should devices should be explained this way because you gave answers and left no questions.

@kristaylor7119 2 года назад

What can you do if you need the main mic cable to be extended but then go into the adapter?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

Depending on the length, I would recommend to go with a XLR cable and then a short cable to the mic. If you want to do it the other way around (long TRS cable and directly plug the adapter into the interface / recorder) then I'd go with the VXLR+.

@moneyboys2010 Год назад

Chris so how would to connect a Rode Wireless Go II to the F6 ? Thanks for your input.

@ChrisSpiegl Год назад

You would need a 3.5mm Jack Stereo Splitter cable and then two VXLR adapters so that you can get the Wireless GO II mapped onto two F6 ports. This is a video where I talk about something similar: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2z_er0XqmBU.html

@moneyboys2010 Год назад

@@ChrisSpiegl Thanks for the update.

@aroncontinuousconversation 3 года назад

A lot to take in. I was trying to figure out which one would work with my video mic Audio Technica AT8024. Can you give me a hint? because I couldn't find if this thing is balanced or not.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

The Røde VXLR Pro (crsp.li/RodeVxlrPro) which is the newest of the three (and most expensive) is balanced and can be used on long distances. Important to note is that the cable between the mic and the adapter should be as short as possible and then the XLR cable is the one that can be longer.

@godsakes 2 года назад

If I wanted to take a sound source from say a DJ's soundboard/loudspeaker (XLR out) to my rode wireless go - am I ok using the basic VXLR? Or do I need the VXLR+ to stop it from frying my wireless go?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

I would guess that would work - if the XLR output has the correct connector. But usually those are the opposite port aren't they?

@godsakes 2 года назад

@@ChrisSpiegl it could very well be a RCA/6.5mm output etc... but assuming it had a XLR out for me to take the feed would the basic VXLR adapter + 3.5mm cable to the wireless go be adequate? Or would I would I need the VXLR+ (with the voltage attenuator feature) to stop it from frying my wireless go?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

@@godsakes With output signals of devices like this you'd just need the VXLR.

@EmoEmu 2 года назад

Can the Røde Video Micro even deliver a balanced signal if I were to plug a TRRS cable into it? I seem to remember it shipping with a TRS cable only. I'm a newbie out to learn all this sound stuff ;)

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

The mic does not need to provide a balanced signal. That is why the XLR adapter should be as close to the mic as possible. From there the signal is then turned into a Balanced XLR signal and can be delivered over XLR to your audio recorder of choice.

@hubertknapp5098 2 года назад

Thank you for your review. I tried to connect a Rode Lavalier Go with a zoom H8 recorder using the VXLR adapter (the cheap one without power) and it did not work. Any suggestions?

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

The VXLR (standard, non pro, non plus) version is not compatible with things like the Røde Lavalier Go. You will need the VXLR Plus or Pro and activate Phantom Power on the XLR port of the H8. Do not use the VXLR + Phantom Power + Lavalier GO! I have heard people have destroyed their microphones doing this.

@SiyaMedia Год назад

Had the similar problem till I realized your lav mic needs a TRS adapter instead of TRRS, so I bought a TRRS to TRS to fix, not sure how that's going to affect the sound quality

@happyunicorn8888 5 месяцев назад

Hi, how would you connect the rode shotgun ntg to the long XLR cable?

@happyunicorn8888 5 месяцев назад

Also, can you input TTRS into the zoom with the adaptors? Or does it have to be TRS? Cos the rode ntg mic is ttrs to ttrs

@ChrisSpiegl 4 месяца назад

You're talking about the Røde VideoMic NTG: that works by default with these adapters. You'd connect the mic directly (with the short TRRS cable) to the Røde VXLR Pro adapter. Then send it through a long XLR cable to whatever system you need it to go to. The audio recorder or interface has to then also provide Phantom Power!

@jakekeele 2 года назад

Very helpful. Thank you!

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

I appreciate that 🌸.

@jahernandobuendia 2 года назад

One question Chris. By connecting the rx rode GO II to two xlr channels with the vxlr pro adapter to a mixer with single phantom power for all channels, the problems of over powering the Rx are eliminated? . I imagine that if the basic adapter is used it could damage the Rx, or would it not be advisable to use this type of connection with the Phantom activated regardless of the connector? Thanks.

@ChrisSpiegl 2 года назад

When you are using the VXLR Pro or Plus, then you can safely activate Phantom Power. This will not hurt the microphone. The Røde Wireless Go II does not need Plug In Power, but it's not going to be hurt by it either. Best example: any camera with a 3.5mm jack provides plug-in power and you can safely use the Wireless Go with those as well 👍.

@jahernandobuendia 2 года назад

@@ChrisSpiegl Thank you very much for the answer !! And congratulations for your channel! Happy Sunday!!!

@GaffedTappedGlasses 5 месяцев назад

thanks for the video very informative.!

@ChrisSpiegl 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jatindersingh4980 3 года назад

What sort of adepter I would you for my Rode GO that o want to put in my Yamaha mixer

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

I think that is covered in the video pretty specifically. With the Ride Wireless Go I would use the RODE VXLR adapter.

@genocideist 3 года назад

Ho chris, is the rode vxlr enough for my Rode Videomic pro plus? and having a clean signal?

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

I think I answered this pretty clearly: If your mic has it's own power source you can use the VXLR. If you need PlugIn Power to run the mic you need the plus or pro adapter and phantom power coming from the audio interface, mixer, or recorder.

@genocideist 3 года назад

@@ChrisSpiegl ahh I see, thanks Chris

@videoworkshopvolunteers Год назад

Rode recommends VXLR Pro for use with Rode Go ii wireless units, but when I tried 2 Go ii transmitters in SPLIT mode and plugged in the Go ii receiver into one XLR input on a Zoom F6, only 1 channel would record. When I switched back to the original cheaper VXLR the Zoom F6 did split the audio channels. Have you tried this on your F6?

@ChrisSpiegl Год назад

I have not tried this and it sounds like it's not how it should work since XLR is a mono signal and not stereo.

@kees2616 3 года назад

Nice video, thank you. I was just wondering, can I connect my 'rode wireless go' to my Panasonic UX 90 camcorder with the 'Røde VXLR'. Kees from the Netherlands.

@ChrisSpiegl 3 года назад

As described in the video, a Rode Wirreless Go needs no Phantom Power or Plug In power so yes the Røde VXLR would be enough (crsp.li/RodeVXLR)

@kees2616 3 года назад

@@ChrisSpiegl Thanks Chris. Bless you. Kees