MP 7,1 Mac Pro 2019/ external microphone (Rode VideoMic Pro +)

[rtommi]

Hi there,

I've just installed my new Mac Pro 2019 and now I'm wondering, if (and how) I can connect my Rode VideoMic Pro + to my Mac to record audio/ speech with best possible quality. Apple sells an adapter from usb c to mic jack but the new Mac Pro is not listed under "compatible Macs". Any ideas or do I have to buy a usb mic?

Cheers and thanks in advance,
Raoul

 

[flowrider]

I see no reason why it wouldn't work. Amazon sells this adapter along with many others. Amazon's listing for the Apple product:

Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter

The USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter lets you connect devices that use a standard 3.5 mm audio plug — like headphones or speakers — to your USB-C devices.

www.amazon.com

Lou

 

[bob_stan]

The 2019 MacPro does have a 3.5mm audio jack as well.

 

[OkiRun]

The 2019 MacPro does have a 3.5mm audio jack as well.

Correct... no need for a usb adapter if the mic has a 3.5 connector

 

[rtommi]

I will give the onboard audio jack a go. I thought it was for speakers only. Silly me. Thanks for the replies.

 

[flowrider]

I also thought it was an audio out jack. I'm using it for power to my Klipsch system. Apple calls it a "Headphone jack" not an audio jack. When I look into the "Sound" "Preference Panel" under "Output" it lists "Headphone port". The port is not listed under "input".

The Mac's that Apple lists as being compatible also have headphone jacks.

Lou

 

[bsbeamer]

I've just installed my new Mac Pro 2019 and now I'm wondering, if (and how) I can connect my Rode VideoMic Pro + to my Mac to record audio/ speech with best possible quality. Apple sells an adapter from usb c to mic jack but the new Mac Pro is not listed under "compatible Macs". Any ideas or do I have to buy a usb mic?

Have you looked at this?

VideoMic NTG | On-camera Shotgun Microphone | RØDE

The RØDE VideoMic NTG is a supremely versatile microphone with an unmatched feature set. Learn more.

www.rode.com

I'd personally look into getting an audio USB interface for the most flexibility moving forward if you do not already have one. MOTU M2/M4 are popular, so are Focusrite Scarlett. Even the cheaper Behringer U-PHORIA models would do the trick. MP7,1 does not ship standard with the ports/configs/adapters necessary for quality audio recording.

 

[rtommi]

I might give the Rode NTUSB a try. It comes with usb so that should do the trick. I will take a closer look at some reviews and then make a decision.

 

[Camarillo Brillo]

Get one of these

Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface (Gen 3) | Guitar Center

Shop for the Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface (Gen 3) in and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price.

www.guitarcenter.com

Or something similar.

You won’t get great sound quality going in through the 3.5 input

 

[s66]

Be careful. The port on the MP7,1 allows for headsets (like from an old iPhone when they still had 3.5mm ports).

So if you can convert your microphone to have its contacts only where the microphone is on the headset: yes that should work. But a regular 3.5mm connection on a microphone will connect the microphone to the output instead of the input.

 

[OkiRun]

Be careful. The port on the MP7,1 allows for headsets (like from an old iPhone when they still had 3.5mm ports).

So if you can convert your microphone to have its contacts only where the microphone is on the headset: yes that should work. But a regular 3.5mm connection on a microphone will connect the microphone to the output instead of the input.

Not sure where this fits in the discussion ~
but a Black Yeti Microphone USB cable into a USB-C adapter into the top Tb port of the 7.1 works just fine.

 

[worldburger]

Take a tour of Mac Pro

Learn about the features of your Mac Pro tower.

support.apple.com

"3.5 mm headphone jack: Plug in stereo headphones or speakers to experience high-quality sound while listening to music or watching movies. Or plug in an analog headset with a built-in mono microphone to make audio and video calls."

@s66 is correct. The 3.5mm jack is essentially a TRRS (Left, Right, Ground, Mic).

StarTech.com Headset Adapter, Microphone and Headphone Splitter - 3.5mm Male Aux to 3.5mm Female Audio & Mic Combo Jack Y Cable for Laptop / PC (MUYHSMFF) Black

StarTech.com Headset Adapter, Microphone and Headphone Splitter - 3.5mm Male Aux to 3.5mm Female Audio & Mic Combo Jack Y Cable for Laptop / PC (MUYHSMFF) Black

www.amazon.com

Something like this will work to route a 3.5mm mic signal to the right spot on the TRRS plug.

 

[Royal Raider]

After trying a few different things I found you can use the headphone port on a Mac Pro to plug a mic in directly. Open AUDIO MIDI SETUP and switch audio source from OUTPUT to INPUT. Bewm.