How to Connect Two Mics to One Input
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ต.ค. 2024
- Links to the equipment used are below.
This is a short video on how to record Two Microphones using just One Input jack.
This method uses a certain Stereo Microphone Splitter cable letting you use two mics at the same time.
The recorded stereo file can be split into a dual mono file in Premiere Pro. I'll show you how to do this too.
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🎥 🎥 🎥 EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO 🎥 🎥 🎥
🎧 CABLES 🎧
🔴 Hosa YMM-261 Stereo Breakout Cable
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🎤 MICROPHONE 🎤
🔴 Audio-Technica ATR-3350 ATR Lavalier Microphone
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🎵AUDIO RECORDER 🎵
🔴 Zoom H1
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🗣🗣🗣 EQUIPMENT USED FOR MY PRESENTING SHOTS 🗣🗣🗣
🎵AUDIO RECORDER 🎵
🔴Zoom H4n (to record this video)
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🎤MICROPHONE 🎤
🔴 Rode NTG2 ShotGun Microphone (to record my Audio)
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📷 CAMERAS 📷
🔴 Sony Alpha a6500 (to record my Presenting AND Taj shots)
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🔴 Canon EOS 5D Mark III (to record the Zoom H1)
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📸 LENSES 📸
🔴 Sony 55mm F1.8 Sonnar T FE ZA Full Frame Prime Lens (to record my Presenting AND Taj shots)
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🔴 Canon EF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM Lens (to record the Zoom H1)
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Poor guy just wanted to tell you about his day!
Jacob Roan Haha! I know.
He’ll get his chance .
The guy is a super talented story teller and will be releasing material soon!
His friend looks so scared lol
At least we know he is from Luton :D
@@Chilupiano 🤣Really does.
😂
Now THIS is how you make a video. I hate commenting on TH-cam videos, but this video deserved it. Great job!
MrEddieG93 Hey! Thank you for the comment. Really glad it helped you
Brilliant video. No fuss and straight to the point. Super helpful.
Hey Rich, Thanks for the feedback
Thanks so much. I had been searching for an answer from 2 days and this video came to the rescue 👍🏻
dude! this is great! i was just looking for a y splitter or similar, but this breakout thing is even better than what i expected! thanks!
skeeve55 Hey Skeeve55,
So happy you came across this video then! Enjoy the recording
Thank you ..this helps... trying to record with two wireless microphone into filmic pro and an iPhone 13 pro max
great job. finally found the answer I needed, excited to try the stereo breakout cable.
Happy you found the answer Charlie 👍🏽
Man! This was just what i was looking for! I have a mic and a smartphone. I dont have a camera. But i want to record my guitars in stereo channel. I will get another mic and this recorder. That's all no fancy stuff. I was really tight on budget and u really helped me man
I have a question though. Can use my phone to record in stereo?
@@AnkitSaiyan Hi Ankit. If you have an iPhone, you'd need TRRS adapters for this to work. Google this to find more info on them
Does it only work with that specific audio recorder or can it work with anyone? Thank you for the video, this was exactly what I was looking for!
Hey Princess Piper, I imagine it to work with most recorders. The Breakout cable is only splits the audio you record into that recorder in two (dual mono). Please reply back when you've tested it on your recorder
OMG thank you so much I want to record stereo with Lavalier mics but no one ever answer me about lav mics can record stereo with this cable.tysm 😄
Funny as hell and informative as well.
Happy you found it useful 👍🏽
Holy shit, funny and informative! Thank you for the content! Cheers from Brazil o/
Thank you Laureano. Happy you enjoyed it and got the information you were searching for
Friend in need is a friend indeed!
Indeed!
This video is extremely helpful! Could this be done in "Audiotonic" too?
Thank you Varun. Happy it was helpful.
I don’t know about Audiotonic. I have never used it. You will have to experiment yourself with the app
Thanks for sharing this technique! Question pls, instead of using H1, can we plug Stereo Breakout Cable connecting straight into headphone jack on PC?
Hey Sunny, Yes you could. The H1 is just a digital recorder what's all
@@RavKan Thank you for your response!
this worth if i set audio out 1 goes audio in camera, and 1 for headphone monitoring ? great video!
So if you have a two mic podcast live stream where there will be no post editing the first cable is the way to go. Right?
awesome. 1 question, might sound stupid but is there any way to record one channel via some microphone and also have the main input (from h1n) recording simultaneously. Example: if i can record my bike exhaust with h1n and have a mic in, to record my voice too inside my helmet? 😅
Superb video, really helpful. thumbed up!
HMVideos Thanks Hugh 👍🏽
Thanks.
Were can I find the first spliter, the white Y one from the first example?
Excellent. Thanks!
Thanks Michel!
Thank you for an informative and entertaining presentation.
Question:
Any idea if such a thing exists for XLR cables?
I’d love to turn an 8 channel DAW into 16 channels using splitters
Steve Stockmal Hi Steve, Thanks for watching and the comments. Unfortunately I couldn’t find an XLR splitter when I was searching.
Ok Thanks !!
Ngl really appreciated the humor
Hey, happy it made you laugh 😆
Great video!
What happen if I connect 2 stereo lav mic (like sony ECM Lv1) to Hosa Breakout Cable ? will it split one mic to one side?
However, you won't be able to control the levels in the zoom on each channel independently. Correct?
Just Love Film Correct. The H1 doesn’t have independent inputs. You’ll have to adjust the levels on your mixer using the Hosa Breakout cable connected to it
Clear and Funny video. 👍
hi, is an audio recorder necessary for this to work? i was thinking of using this breakout cable to record straight into my laptop using a recording software. thanks.
Hey Marc, I don’t see it being a problem. I only used the zoom h1 because it only had one record input
Great tip, great short funny video.
Thanks for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it lol
great tip, thank you! exactly what I needed.
KETOBOBOMB Hey there, happy it helped!
Good info and added comedy was great :)
SpaceOrbison Thanks for the feedback and glad you enjoyed it! Ha
what about boya lavelier M1 which has TRRS?
Hey GRACEFAITH, I don't have the Boya M1 mic so cannot comment. I don't see why it cant be used
@@RavKan normally, TRRS do not go in TRS jacks.
Thanks man
Roll Media 2 No worries! Did the setup work for your recording,
pretty much yeah, I'm still learning how to set up best gears for my recording , you video is very useful
Roll Media 2 Ah Nice! Let me know if you need any help
Thank you so much, It was very helpful. Just a question.
Do you know where I can buy something like this that connects two TRRS mic to one TRRS male output?
I searched and found some but I'm not sure whether they are stereo breakout cables or just regular splitter!
Amir Yousefi Darestani Thanks for watching Amir.
All the links for the equipment are in the description below the video. Or you can find them on my site/
Isn't it better to get both audio clips coming from left AND right ??
Consumidor Inteligente Hi there, You won’t be able to split them to have them on separate channels.
I actually just need the standard Y-splitter that combines the audio from both mics onto one track. Where did you buy yours? I'm having a hard time finding one.
Hi Joskadel, Please check the video description under the video for all the information
The Y-splitter that I am looking for is not provided in the description.
@@Joskadel You want the white Y-splitter in the video? You'll have to search Amazon for that. Search "y-splitter cable male to 2 female". It'll bring them all up.
Very informative! Thumbs up and subscribed.
Thanks Gabriella!
Hi liked your video, let me more about the gold adapter used for the hosa breakout cable, amazon delivered my hosa cable yesterday, just want to buy the correct Lav and adapter, pls paste the link of the adapter, regards, Rajesh from India
Hi there,
All equipment used in this video is in the video description below the video.
Thanks
Can anyone please teach me how to make one? There are no splitters like this In my country🥺
Hey Martin, Hopefully someone can help. I have never made one myself. What country are you in?
Can you plug 2 of the y-cords into each end of another y-cord? So then youd have 4 mics plugged into 1 audio input?
I have never tried that so cannot comment
What if I use a headphone in one and mic in the other? I want to make a video podcast with my smartpone
I assume the mic's must be mono channel outputs. ??
I'm actually looking to do the first version. just capture 2 inputs. I'm struggling to find the simple y cable you have as amazon are all split to mic and headphones. Any ideas on where I can get the white cable?
Thanks
Hey,
That white cable is just a standard y-cable that you can buy everywhere. Try Amazon
HI,
Do you see any advantage in using Audio Mixer like Saramonic SR- AX100 Microphone compared to a stereo breakout Cable other than adjusting the gains?
Bennet Mathew Hi Bennet, I haven’t used that mixer so cannot help unfortunately
RavKan Thanks
if you plug this into a gopro 6 with thier audio adapter, will this method work? therefore you can seperate channels in editing, adjust levels of each mic seperately, then re-combine so both play L and R. is this how it works, does the gopro save the data when recording seperately ect? thanks
Louis Parton Hi Louis, the Splitter should work with most things however I’ve never used it on a GoPro so can’t really comment. Maybe someone on here can help?
@@RavKan ive tested it now and works for anyone interested
Louis Parton How did you do it for anyone that’s interested?
Hey man! Great Video🤗. Just had a query. I want to start a podcast so, can I record two people with two lavalier mics and then put them in stereo breakout cable. Will it work? I mean will the voices clash or will it work as a normal podcast? Is it possible to start a podcast with two lav mics(for 2 people) and connect them in the stereo breakout cable. Will it work?
Hello Vinayak, Thanks for the comment
What do you mean about the voices clashing?
@@RavKan so basically, I want to start a podcast with my friend. Can we use two Lav mics (1 Lav for each) and connect them with a stereo breakout cable. Will the voices be clear or will it clash?
Can I use those splitter cables to record from two gaming microphones on a smartphone, tablet, and a PC, or do I need some kind of preamp box?
Edward Santoro Hey Edward, Most smartphones only record in mono via the headphone jack unless your smartphone has a seperate mic input
You’d probably need a headset adapter/splitter that splits the headphone jack into a microphone and headphone input. You can maybe try and plug the Hosa splitter cable in this chain of cables.
I’ve never tried this so can’t really comment on how effective it will be.
Let me know if you try it and make it work.
Damn what about if you wanted to use 3 or more mics?
Tr3yBangTV, Thanks for watching. I wouldn't use the H1 to record more than 2 mics. I'd use the H4n which can handle 4 mics easily
Is there a way to record from internal mics and as well as from lav mics attached to the recorder simultaneously?
I have never managed to do that. I don’t think the h1 is capable of that too.
@@RavKan thanks for clearing that up. I guess H2n will be a better option for those needs.
Hey so could I use two microphones to record two different sounds and then split them? Like to record car exhaust and engine bay and connects them to the same recorder and split them later ?
Hey A B, I don’t see why you can’t. Just bear in mind that recording the engine and exhaust will bleed into each microphone.
funny and interesting, thanks !
Hey Ali,
Thanks for the comment
Hi, could you tell me how to make one mic sound through both chanel ? thaks
Hey, just use a standard Y-Cable for that
Hahah best product review ever!
Hi there, Thanks for watching and the comment
@@RavKan I haven't laughed and learnt soo much at the same time !
Do you know if this would work with two aux mics into a MacBook Pro recording on garage band?
Hey Hayden. I am not sure tbh. What are the exact connectors on the mics you have?
RavKan they’re both 3.5mm I’ve bought a rode adapter that should come in the next couple of days so I’m hoping that will be the solution to my problem thanks for replying though I appreciate it 😄
will it still work if you make a series with it.. like.. for example you have only 2 input.. but you need 4 mics.. input one will be used for playing music.. and input two will be used for mics..
but you have 3 extra splitters.. will it still work?? if you input 4 microphones in 1 channel?
bear face Hey, I think it’ll be too much for a single input to handle. I wouldn’t add more than 2 inputs to be honest
@@RavKan is it because of the power? since wired mics relies on the power from the mixer right??
hahaha.. thanks for answering.. I just got curious.. coz I haven't tried it yet.. and my friends and I usually do charity events.. and sometimes.. there are instances that we need four microphones.. it's kinda duable when using wireless mics.. but for outdoor events we usually use wired mics.. and I saw this so I got curious..
@@bearface282 You can always buy or rent a Zoom H6 that has 4 independent inputs so every one of your friends can have their own selfish XLR mic input, ha.
Or you could get a Zoom H4n and:
1. Stick the Hosa Stereo Breakout Cable (with your 2 lav mics attached) into the External Mic Input at the back of the H4n.
2. Plug in an XLR microphone into the XLR inputs.
This is something I would try if you don't want to carry around a mixer.
Will this cable work with any mono recorder? Ex: Sony IDC-PX370?
Hey Thay, I just checked the recorder you have and it has a mic input like the Zoom H1 so it should work. I haven't tested the cable with your recorder though. I'd say it would work. Let me know if it does
@@RavKan Thanks. Wondering if I'm able to get the sound on both left and right channels? Or isn't that possible with this cable?
Actually, it seems that with mono recorders you do get left and right. But in case you don't (also showed in your video - perhaps with stereo recorders), it should be easy enough to work on Audacity and remove the silent channel and have audio coming out of both left/right? Also, I'm thinking of buying the Sony IDC-PX370 with the JK Mic-J 044 lav mic plus this breakout cable to record two people at once. Do you think this setup would work? Sorry I'm new to audio!
Thay na Inglaterra Yes that mono recorder will have limitations to use the Stereo Breakout cable with. Audacity with a lav mic will still record a mono signal in on both channels. The only thing you can do with your recorder is to use a standard y-splitter cable then plug two mics into it. Remember both the lav audio will be on 1 mono audio file
@@RavKan So if I want to have 2 files and edit them separately, I would need a stereo recorder to use with the cable you reviewed? If so, is it better to get a stereo recorder and just change it to mono in audacity while still being able to have different files for each lav mic used?
Hi sir. I was wonder if you can help me out.
I want to use Saramonic Blink 500 that has 2 wireless mic and 1 Reciever, and 1 shotgun mic.
I've notice that there split cable adaptor that could recieved two 3,5 jack into one input.
If i plug the Saramonic Blink 500 reciever into one hole, and shotgun mic into another hole. Could i use the 2 wireless saramonic and the shotgun mic work together?
Hi there, I personally wouldn't on a small recorder like this. You might overload and fry the pre-amps which will leave the H1 useless. You'd be 'safer' using a recorder like the H4n. I've used that to connect wireless systems and condenser mics together.
@@RavKan Thank you for that info.🙏
Maybe you can help me. I've tried this method going into the headphone jack of my MacBook Air (which functions as an input for external mics too). I use 2 lav mics that each have a TRRS jack. In order to get a signal I also needed a TRRS (female) to TRS (male) adapter between each mic and the splitter and a TRS (female) to TRRS (male) adapter between splitter and MacBook. However, I'm only getting a signal through the black side of the splitter which then goes to both sides of a stereo track, while no signal at all comes through the red side of the splitter. What could be the issue? Thanks!
Does each Mic work separately without the TRS and TRRS adapters?
Also check the splitter separately too.
Maybe the items are faulty
@@RavKan Yes I checked every component. But it looks like I got the answer. Apparently the MacBook Air's headphone/mic in jack can't record stereo. It's stereo out but only mono in (according to ChatGPT).
Thanks for the quick response!
Just got the same splitter. Doesn't work with my recorder. Just recognizes one mic, the one on the black tip end, on both channels. Any sugestiobns please? Thank you.
Coimbra Tapas Tour Hey Coimbra, maybe return it back to the seller for a new one. That should work
Can you split the signals in post?
Hey Ifeanyi, Yes you can. I show this in the video
Nice.
How about showing us the TRRS to TRS connector you used at 1:00?
Hi Amstar Rocks, They are just TRS connectors inserted in to each mic
Man. Poor Taj can never get a break.
Can I use it for my trs mic and trs guitar cable to an input to my guitar amp?
Hey Cille,
I haven’t tried this so I cannot advise I’m afraid
Hi, can both these work with smartphones?
Hassaan Mian Hi Hassaan, I haven’t used this setup with smartphones so can’t really comment unfortunately
Really funny way to make a tutorial, poor Taj tho
Ha, Thank you for the comment
here's 1:00 the microphones Audio-Technica ATR-3350 ATR Lavalier ???
Hi Jacek,
Yes it is. You can find the link in the video description.
@@RavKan Jacks 1:00 they are different (metal+plastics)
Jacek Apologies as I don’t understand your query Jacek.
What the cable called? the first cable and the second cable
Hi William,
There's only 1 cable you'd need for this. The link is in the video description (under the video)
@@RavKan Is there a cable that TRRS?
William.N I don’t know what you mean William
Will this work on the Galaxy S10?
Hi there,
I haven't used this in anything but the Zoom H1 so cannot really help I'm afraid
I would do the opposite.
How can I duplicate microphone audio and put it in 2 inputs?
Hey Allesio, Please explain how you would do the opposite. I'm intrigued
Can the channels be stereo instead of mono?
New Life Church of God
Hi there.
The file will be recorded as dual mono if the Hosa Stereo Cable is used.
If using a standard y-cable then the recorded audio will be an identical mono file on both channels.
Duel mono= stereo !!
So yes !!!!!!
good job. Thanks.
Artur Wojcieski Thanks Artur. Did it provide the solution for you?
what kind of cables you are using 0:08 here? anyone?
Hey standard, y-splitter cable that you can purchase from pretty much anywhere
@@RavKan in my country there is not good products in electronics. so, not anywhere i could it
Why is it better to split the voices into stereo?
Gift of Life Michigan Hi there,
You’re splitting the combined recorded audio file into 2 separate audio files to get more control of them in post
@@RavKan Thank you! That helps. I understand the benefit of that.
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first one actually sounds clearer
and it splits the audio in left and right side too that is not good I will stick the good old Y-splitter
Ok
Make that dude a sandwich and listen to his day. 😆
I use a stereo splitter for dual rode videomicros, I've looked all over for an all in one y-cable to connect to the mics directly, no adapter.
Mevi Hey Mevi, Ha, poor guy! Thanks for watching!
The title of this video reminds me of a video I once saw...
Music Islife And you should stop watching that video!😁
RavKan 😂😂
haha you interrupted him the first time, poor dude:P
Thomas El Hage-Boutros Haha! He is so funny and will be releasing stuff sometime soon.
Too funny!!!
Hey Tamyra, Ha. Happy you enjoyed it
$52 for that stereo splitter??? You must be crazy!!
Astral'o Pithecus Hey Astral’o, I think you might’ve clicked on the wrong like. The Hosa splitter is under $10
@@RavKan + $43 of shipping :(
@@Albanez39 lol
Hey, I'm number 1000, at least you owe me more detail reply when I ask about splitters🤩🤩😚😚😚
Ha! What details would you like?
@@RavKan bro what is the name of the splitter can u provide the link of the splitter in india thanks for the video
Poor guy 🤣