Audio Cable RØDE SC4 3.5mm Black Grey

The RØDE SC4 is a shielded adapter cable that allows microphones with a 3.5 mm output to connect to TRRS smartphone and tablet inputs. It features gold-plated contacts and a black-and-grey finish. The adapter was designed to enable connections such as a RØDE VideoMic to an iPhone for use with apps like RØDE Rec, and while optimised for Apple iOS devices it is compatible with most Android devices. Stereo microphone inputs are summed to mono to match TRRS mic input wiring.

Advantages

The SC4 provides a compact, durable connection with gold-plated, colour-coded contacts for reliable signal transfer. Its shielded construction reduces interference when connecting an external microphone to mobile devices. The adapter combines stereo mic channels to a mono TRRS output, ensuring compatibility with mobile device mic inputs.

Suitable for

• Connecting a 3.5 mm microphone (for example RØDE VideoMic) to TRRS-equipped smartphones and tablets
• Recording audio to iOS apps such as RØDE Rec
• Use with most Android devices that accept external TRRS microphones

Key specifications

• Connector 1: 3.5 mm male
• Connector 2: 3.5 mm female
• Contacts: gold-plated, colour coded (grey = TRRS output)
• Compatibility: optimised for iPhone/iPad, compatible with most Android devices
• Function: converts stereo microphone to mono TRRS mic input
• Product colour: Black, Grey
• Weight: 0.02 kg

How to use

Plug the 3.5 mm male end of the SC4 into the headset/microphone jack of the smartphone or tablet. Insert the microphone’s 3.5 mm plug into the SC4’s female connector. Open the recording app on the device (for example RØDE Rec on iOS) and select the external microphone if required. Monitor levels and record as usual.

Recommendations

Use the SC4 with low-noise external microphones and test compatibility with the specific Android model before critical recordings. For stereo microphones, be aware that left and right channels are combined to mono when using this adapter.