Rode video mic question at DVinfo.net

Justin Scroggs · November 23rd, 2005, 07:32 PM

Is the Rode Video Mic a stereo or mono mic? Also, if mono is it defaulted to the left or right channel? Thanks.

Brian Kennedy · November 23rd, 2005, 07:41 PM

Mono (I think all shotguns are mono, but I could be wrong). Output is the same to L and R channels.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · November 23rd, 2005, 10:55 PM

Not all shotguns are mono, but the Rode is indeed such.

Kyle Ringin · November 24th, 2005, 02:25 AM

Can't speak for the Rode, but most (all?) mono mics of this type have a mono 3.5mm (1/8") mono plug on the end which supplies signal to the left channel (tip/sleeve) and grounds the right channel (ring/sleeve) so there is no signal on the right.

You can easily make/buy a cable to allow two mono mics to be captured - one to each channel, so you can mix them in post. You just have to watch your levels if your camera can't set the levels of L and R individually.

Cheers

Justin Scroggs · November 24th, 2005, 09:37 AM

Hey Kyle, what would that type of cable be called so I can look it up?

Ben De Rydt · November 24th, 2005, 09:45 AM

The videomic is a mono mic with a stereo mini-jack. It outputs the same signal on both channels (left and right). You will have to create a special cable if you want to combine the videomic with another mic. Basically you need to drop one of both channels.

Laurence Kingston · November 24th, 2005, 10:06 AM

rumor has it that there is a stereo Rode Videomic in the works:

http://mixonline.com/rode-videomic-aes-101005/

Kyle Ringin · November 24th, 2005, 04:08 PM

Justin,
I have seen them at places that stock assorted audio adaptors and cables. It would be called a "Y-cable" or "stereo 3.5mm to 2x mono 3.5mm" or something similar.

Check out this page http://www.buyreliant.com/pfan/y_cables.htm
and go down to "TVMICY2" that's what I'm talking about except you want the males and females reversed (ie 1 male stereo and 2 female mono)

I made one for myself, but I've since lost it. If you make it, be sure to get good quality female sockets as the cheaper ones can crackle when they are moved.

Cheers

Guy Bruner · November 24th, 2005, 04:32 PM

Quote:

rumor has it that there is a stereo Rode Videomic in the works

It's no rumor. The stereo Videomic will be out in February 2006 at under $300.

November 23rd, 2005, 07:32 PM	#1
Justin Scroggs New Boot Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 15	Rode video mic question Is the Rode Video Mic a stereo or mono mic? Also, if mono is it defaulted to the left or right channel? Thanks.

November 23rd, 2005, 07:41 PM	#2
Brian Kennedy Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 126	Mono (I think all shotguns are mono, but I could be wrong). Output is the same to L and R channels. __________________ Brian Kennedy

November 23rd, 2005, 10:55 PM	#3
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Not all shotguns are mono, but the Rode is indeed such. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

November 24th, 2005, 02:25 AM	#4
Kyle Ringin Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 241	Can't speak for the Rode, but most (all?) mono mics of this type have a mono 3.5mm (1/8") mono plug on the end which supplies signal to the left channel (tip/sleeve) and grounds the right channel (ring/sleeve) so there is no signal on the right. You can easily make/buy a cable to allow two mono mics to be captured - one to each channel, so you can mix them in post. You just have to watch your levels if your camera can't set the levels of L and R individually. Cheers

November 24th, 2005, 09:37 AM	#5
Justin Scroggs New Boot Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 15	Hey Kyle, what would that type of cable be called so I can look it up?

November 24th, 2005, 09:45 AM	#6
Ben De Rydt Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 139	The videomic is a mono mic with a stereo mini-jack. It outputs the same signal on both channels (left and right). You will have to create a special cable if you want to combine the videomic with another mic. Basically you need to drop one of both channels.

November 24th, 2005, 10:06 AM	#7
Laurence Kingston Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clermont, FL. Posts: 941	rumor has it that there is a stereo Rode Videomic in the works: http://mixonline.com/rode-videomic-aes-101005/

November 24th, 2005, 04:08 PM	#8
Kyle Ringin Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 241	Justin, I have seen them at places that stock assorted audio adaptors and cables. It would be called a "Y-cable" or "stereo 3.5mm to 2x mono 3.5mm" or something similar. Check out this page http://www.buyreliant.com/pfan/y_cables.htm and go down to "TVMICY2" that's what I'm talking about except you want the males and females reversed (ie 1 male stereo and 2 female mono) I made one for myself, but I've since lost it. If you make it, be sure to get good quality female sockets as the cheaper ones can crackle when they are moved. Cheers