Plug a 3.5mm Mic into a +48v XLR with the RODE VXLR+!

So, in researching audio accessories I came across the RODE VXLR+ and frankly, it's opened my eyes to a world of audio recording that I never knew existed!

If you're a Content Creator who is looking to move from 3.5mm Microphones to Phantom Powered XLR inputs, you NEED this adapter!

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[therealjimmy]

A quick guide to which VXLR you need.
VXLR = Your microphone has a battery
VXLR+ = Your microphone DOES NOT have a battery
VXLR Pro = Your microphone DOES NOT have a battery and you want to use 20ft+ XLR cables.

[isaacproductions]

Nice video! The MKE 200 plugged into XLR sounds awesome and more professional!

[endpermia]

This was a really useful video. Thank you! I’m putting together a minimalist setup that I can take with me out in nature to record a flute via a lav mic. I think running it into my 1-channel audio interface through the VXLR+ might be ideal.

[ldm]

Thanks! Just picked one up. Looking forward to seeing if my cheap lavs improve by running them into the zoom f3, instead of direct to camera.

[nisuj]

I am looking for something that does the opposite. I want to use my XLR mic into my 3.5 Rode Wireless Pro 2 TX. I may just have to get a zoom f3 then get this thing and then put the RODE RX into the zoom then from zoom out to the cam. Blah.

[vondutch-turbotech]

That mke 200 sounds incredible in this setup! thanks for the vid. At the same time I think you should own a black version of those glasses too, to match your black accessories.

[Rinzing]

Hi Wayne, thanks for making this video, I just go the Zoom F3, it was really help me. thank you !
Rinzing Yongewa.

[PeterAlanJohnson]

These adaptors work really well. I was really surprised to discover a few years ago that mics, such as lavs, required 5V phantom power (yes, I brought the simpler adaptor first). These adaptors would allow you to record multi-track lavs to a computer.

[syafiqzailan]

Different noise performance for each recorder pre-amps (Equivalent Input Noise -EIN). Cameras normally has shitty noisy pre-amps . Audio recorders are designed with low EIN normally.

[arhon]

Thanks for sharing. A quick question: When you say, you are plugging the MKE 200 directly into the camera, are you not using the VXLR+? 2:35

[AJCoReTV]

I literally was just thinking of doing this!!! Rode VM NTG to WaveXLR interface. Didn’t know I needed phantom power enabled for it to work, so I’m glad I didn’t buy the $10 3.5 to XLR adapter from Amazon.

[totoroutes]

Could you make video show setup tentacle sync with Osmo Pocket?

[galindovisita]

Nice videos, , I will appreciate it if you do a video using f3 zoom with lav mics. I coudn't figure it out what cables to use 😀 Thanks for your videos

[aram.v]

I've been observing reviews, and I'm pondering whether the deficiency in power is the factor behind why certain direct-to-camera microphones are inferior to XLR microphones. If this indeed is the case, I'm curious to know if the rechargeable internal battery Rode Video NTG mic can compete with this microphone when paired with the VXLR+.

[RandumbTech]

That Sennheiser sounds awesome for $99 recorded into the F3! I have both the VXLR+ and Pro and prefer the Pro. Just seems to be a cleaner signal. I'm using it more often with the X8.

[farbar]

I totally recognize the feeling of two worlds. My best audio equipment is XLR from when I started podcasting a few years back, but now working with video that equipment feels heavy and clumsy compared to the 3, 5 mm world with e.g. the elegant Røde Wireless GO.

I must admit I tend to be lazy and record audio in camera even though audio sync in e.g. Davinci Reaolve is super easy and I could take advantage of my very nice audio interface and record on PC when in office/studio.

[ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck]

You are fucking God send. I have been looking for a cable on how to connect my MKE 400 and Rode ME to the Zoom F3

[WaypointOverland]

For one cable and no adapters, Sescom sells a cable with a 3.5mm male to XLR. AND it’s made to specifically to hand the power with no issues.

[Donny_B]

This is definitely the best video on this topic and I appreciate you for that! I was wondering....if I'm using the vxlr plus with Rode NTG, should phantom power be on 24v, 48v, or off since it has a built in battery. Great job on the video! Look forward to your reply

[LaLekASMR]

In case you still check comments on older videos^^
Is there a way to connect a Stereo 3.5mm lavalier mic to the Zoom F3 while keeping it stereo?
I would assume I need a splitter to connect both input of the Zoom F3? plus it needs to provide PlugIn power.
Maybe 2x RODE VXLR+ plus some kind of 3.5mm splitter? Could it work?
I should have tought about this before buying the Zoom F3 recently lol