How to convert mini-stereo to XLR? at DVinfo.net

Jim McQuaid · January 18th, 2006, 11:43 AM

I have a kind of "reverse" problem. I need to connect a cheap wireless with the typical 1/8 stereo mini-jack to a DVX100 which has, of course, nice XLR inputs. (When I had another camera, I used a studio one adapter to solve the reverse problem, XLR mike to mini-jack camera inputs).

But now I need to connect the "less professional" jack to my XLR only camera.

I would appreciate hearing the specifics of a solution from anyone who has made this work. I expect someone sells an adapter but it's not obvious to me just what I must have or where to find it.

Michael Wisniewski · January 18th, 2006, 11:49 AM

Rode makes an inexpensive adapter.

Jim McQuaid · January 18th, 2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Wisniewski

Rode makes an inexpensive adapter.

I assume you have used this adapter without problems? I also assume that turning on phantom power might be a "bad idea" in this configuration?

Michael Wisniewski · January 18th, 2006, 11:57 AM

I have not yet used the adapter with a phantom powered setup. With battery powered mics -> passive XLR, it works as advertised.

Marco Leavitt · January 18th, 2006, 03:02 PM

Core Sound makes one as well. It is a female stereo miniplug to 2 x XLR. I couldn't find a direct link to that product, but here is Core Sound's Web site.

http://www.core-sound.com/default.php

I have one, and it is of good quality. I have never forgotten to turn off phantom power using this cable, but I wouldn't suggest it.

I made that mistake connecting a Lectronics transmitter to our mixer using a similar (mono) adapter and it caused a short that killed the batteries in the mixer in about 45 minutes. They felt hot to the touch too when I removed them. The manufacturer said there was no possibility of damage to the mixer (assuming the batteries don't explode!) with this setup though.

January 18th, 2006, 11:43 AM	#1
Jim McQuaid Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 61	How to convert mini-stereo to XLR? I have a kind of "reverse" problem. I need to connect a cheap wireless with the typical 1/8 stereo mini-jack to a DVX100 which has, of course, nice XLR inputs. (When I had another camera, I used a studio one adapter to solve the reverse problem, XLR mike to mini-jack camera inputs). But now I need to connect the "less professional" jack to my XLR only camera. I would appreciate hearing the specifics of a solution from anyone who has made this work. I expect someone sells an adapter but it's not obvious to me just what I must have or where to find it.

January 18th, 2006, 11:49 AM	#2
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Rode makes an inexpensive adapter. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

January 18th, 2006, 11:57 AM	#4
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	I have not yet used the adapter with a phantom powered setup. With battery powered mics -> passive XLR, it works as advertised. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

January 18th, 2006, 03:02 PM	#5
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Core Sound makes one as well. It is a female stereo miniplug to 2 x XLR. I couldn't find a direct link to that product, but here is Core Sound's Web site. http://www.core-sound.com/default.php I have one, and it is of good quality. I have never forgotten to turn off phantom power using this cable, but I wouldn't suggest it. I made that mistake connecting a Lectronics transmitter to our mixer using a similar (mono) adapter and it caused a short that killed the batteries in the mixer in about 45 minutes. They felt hot to the touch too when I removed them. The manufacturer said there was no possibility of damage to the mixer (assuming the batteries don't explode!) with this setup though.