Saramonic Microphone Adapter SmartRig+ For DSLR And Phone

Saramonic SmartRig+: Connect two audio sources to your camera or phone

Six input connections across two channels make the Saramonic Microphone Adapter SmartRig+ a flexible audio interface for DSLR and system cameras, GoPro action cameras and smartphones. It’s aimed at video makers who need to work with different microphones and keep two audio channels under control, rather than relying on a single built-in camera input. Each channel has its own level dial, so you can set the input volume for two sources separately. For a two-person interview, connect a microphone for each speaker and adjust their levels independently. For a smartphone video, the SmartRig+ provides a choice of microphone connections beyond the phone’s own built-in audio. It also works with DSLR and system cameras, making it useful when recording dialogue or other sound alongside a camera-based video. A headphone connection lets you monitor the incoming audio, while the adapter’s selectable 48V phantom power supports condenser microphones that require it. The choice of XLR, 6.35mm and 3.5mm inputs makes this a particularly adaptable option when your microphones don’t all use the same connector. It runs on a 9V battery, so it has its own power source rather than relying on the connected device. The SmartRig+ is black.

Why it is useful

• Two independent channels: The separate level dials let you set each channel’s input volume on its own. That’s useful when two people speak at different volumes, since you can balance their microphone levels individually.
• Three connector types per channel: Each channel has an XLR, a 6.35mm and a 3.5mm input. The range accommodates microphones with different plug types, so you’re not restricted to one input format.
• Headphone connection: Plug in headphones to listen to the audio being handled by the adapter. Monitoring gives you a way to hear the sound as you record, rather than relying only on what the video looks like.
• Switchable 48V phantom power: The top-mounted switch selects phantom power for condenser microphones that need it. This adds support for that microphone type alongside other compatible microphone connections.
• 9V battery power: The adapter takes a 9V battery, which is not included. Its separate battery supply is useful when connecting it to a camera or phone during a recording session.
• Headphone monitoring and camera mounting: The underside has a 1/4-inch thread for attachment to a camera or tripod. That mounting point gives the adapter a place on the recording setup, rather than leaving it loose among other equipment.

Good to know

The SmartRig+ includes a mono/stereo selector, so the adapter can be set to either recording mode. Its black finish keeps the unit visually understated among camera and audio equipment. Between that mode switch and the mounting thread, it can sit as part of a camera or tripod setup while accommodating a recording in mono or stereo. These details are useful to account for when planning how the adapter will fit into your particular recording arrangement.

What's Included

• Saramonic Microphone Adapter SmartRig+
• Bag
• Manual

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Saramonic
• Model: SmartRig+
• Type: Two-channel microphone adapter
• Inputs: Two XLR, two 6.35mm and two 3.5mm connections
• Compatible devices: DSLR and system cameras, GoPro action cameras, smartphones
• Headphone connection: Yes
• Power: 9V battery, not included
• Phantom power: Switchable 48V
• Recording modes: Mono and stereo
• Mounting thread: 1/4-inch
• Colour: Black