View Full Version : Advice about an extension cable for microphone of my camera


Adriano Moroni
April 4th, 2021, 04:40 AM
Hello, I would like to use the microphone from my camera and put an extension cable on it to be able to do interviews, or even other things like singing. I had seen this cable: A notice to our users (https://www. amazon.it /SUCESO-Prolunga-Maschio-Intrecciato-Compatibile/dp/B07K46MDW5/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3% 95% C3% 91 & dchild = 1 & keywords = suceso% 2Bcavo% 2Bextension% 2Baudio & qid = 1617519304 & s = electronics & sr = 1-3 & th = 1 I am also attaching a photo of the microphone cable jack. www. dropbox.com/s/z440dfipor81m62/Cavetto%20audio.jpg?dl=0) Can you tell me if the microphone will work without problems? I would also like to know if I can connect the extension jack on my Asus Zenbook, laptop, to be able to record voice.
THANK YOU for your kind info.

Rick Reineke
April 7th, 2021, 01:08 PM
What connector plug does the mic have?
Most unbalanced mics w/ 3.5mm plugs can be extended to 3, 4 or 5 meters for interviews... Any longer could induce noise. Look for a 'shielded' female to male 3.5 to 3.5mm. Some headphone extension cables are not shielded so steer clear of those.
The 10 foot Hosa MHE-110 shielded headphone extension cable should work
https://hosatech.com/products/analog-audio/headphone-cables-adapters/headphone-cables/mhe-100/

OTOH, Balanced mics with XLR connectors can easily be extended to 30+ meters w/o problem by chaining XLR cables together.. 90 meters or so with good quality 'star quad' mic cable.

Adriano Moroni
April 7th, 2021, 01:20 PM
I thank you for your availabulity and news, but that link doesn't work for me.

Paul R Johnson
April 7th, 2021, 01:33 PM
We already have one topic on this subject?

https://www.dvinfo.net/forum/all-things-audio/537883-advice-about-extension-cable-microphone-my-camera.html

Adriano Moroni
April 7th, 2021, 01:49 PM
Sorry, you are right, I thought to post it on anoother forum and not in the same forum.

Paul R Johnson
April 7th, 2021, 02:12 PM
On this board, they don't usually do multiple posts - I think most peoples the new posts button, so see every topic, rather than like on some forums you only look at your favourites.