3.5mm to XLR not working

[doubledark]

Hi All
I'm a total noob so be warned.

If I connect my Giant Squid lav to the 3.5mm input on the Tascam DR60(plug-in power), all works fine.

However, if I connect via a VXLR adapter into either of the XLR inputs I get no sound. The input is set to "mic".

Could anyone suggest what I'm doing wrong?

cheers

 

[graywolf]

XLR does not have plug in power.

 

[dmitrizigany]

Yes, they need phantom power. Plug-In power is somewhere around 1.5V. Normal XLR phantom power is 48V. So if you turn on phantom power on the tascam's XLR (I'm assuming it has it), you may fry the mic... so you need some additional power solution.

I wanted to do the same with my Røde SmartLav+ but gave up as it got too complicated and too expensive (it also need a 3.5 TRRS to TRS adapter as it's made to connect to smart phones)

 

[doubledark]

thanks for the replies.

I suspected XLR doesn't carry plug-in power and that phantom could destroy the lav.

So; is there a way to supply power AND connect via XLR?

cheers

edit: it seems this is what I should have purchased http://www.rode.com/accessories/vxlrplus

 

[dmitrizigany]

So; is there a way to supply power AND connect via XLR?
edit: it seems this is what I should have purchased http://www.rode.com/accessories/vxlrplus

I haven't found a simple way that also makes sense financially...

Oh, good find! Problem is I can't find the VXLR+ for sale anywhere. Have you found a place that sells it? And a price?

 

[doubledark]

Oh, good find! Problem is I can't find the VXLR+ for sale anywhere. Have you found a place that sells it? And a price?

I called some Rode resellers here in Aust this morning but none had any stock or price.

I'll call Rode on Mon morning and post info.

 

[Rick R]

"it seems this is what I should have purchased http://www.rode.com/accessories/vxlrplus"
- Yes, that is basically what you need. There are lots of Phantom Power adapters available (none are 'low cost' though), and need to be wired for the specific mic, even if the connector is the same.

 

[dmitrizigany]

I'll call Rode on Mon morning and post info.

Please report what they say!

 

[doubledark]

spoke to Rode this morning and the VXLR+ adapter is $39 Aust.

 

[dmitrizigany]

spoke to Rode this morning and the VXLR+ adapter is $39 Aust.

Did they say anything about why it's not available anywhere? Is it just released? Or to be released?