Rode SC16 USB-C to USB-C Cable — 11.8 Inch Straight to Right-Angle, Shielded for Audio

Rode SC16: The Right-Angle USB-C Cable Engineered for Rode Microphones

The SC16 is the USB-C to USB-C cable Rode engineered specifically for its USB-C output microphones. It is not a generic charging cable repurposed for audio. It is a 300mm (11.8-inch) straight-to-right-angle cable with high-quality shielding for low-noise audio signal transmission, an ultra-flexible jacket that lies clean against the body of a camera-mount or desk mic, and an integrated cable grip that locks into the cable-management slot on the VideoMic NTG and VideoMic GO II shock mounts. If you own a Rode USB-C microphone, this is the cable Rode designed it to be used with.

Why Right-Angle Routing Matters on a Camera-Mount Mic

A straight USB-C plug sticks out 12mm to 15mm from the back of a camera-mount microphone. Mount that mic on a mirrorless camera or in a cage, and the straight plug points directly into the path of your hand, your gimbal handle, or whatever's behind the camera. The SC16's right-angle plug eliminates that snag — the cable exits the mic at 90 degrees and routes flat along the side of the body, down past the camera grip, and into your recording device. The result is a setup that looks and feels purpose-built rather than improvised with whatever cable was in the bag.

Shielding Engineered for Audio, Not Just Power Delivery

Generic USB-C cables are engineered for two jobs: deliver power and move data. Audio is a third job that puts very different demands on shielding — even a small amount of electromagnetic interference picked up by an unshielded data line shows up as a buzz or whine in the recording. The SC16 uses high-quality shielding designed specifically to keep audio signal clean across the run. Buyers report zero introduced noise when running the cable into a laptop, USB-C tablet, or smartphone — the kind of quiet a $200 USB-C microphone deserves.

VideoMic NTG and VideoMic GO II Cable Management

The SC16's most underappreciated feature is the integrated cable grip near the connector. Slide the cable into the shock-mount cable management slot on the VideoMic NTG or VideoMic GO II and the grip clicks into place — the cable is locked at the mic and strain-relieved against accidental pulls. Standard USB-C cables don't fit that slot. If you have ever lost a take because someone bumped the cable and yanked the mic out of position, this single feature is why the SC16 exists.

For Filmmakers, Vloggers, and Desktop Creators Using Rode USB-C Mics

The 11.8-inch length is engineered for tight runs — mic mounted on camera connecting to a recording device clipped to a belt, gimbal, or rig, or a desk mic connecting to a laptop sitting six inches away. It is short on purpose; longer cables introduce more interference and more cable management. For longer runs to a stationary computer, Rode offers different cables in the SC family. For everything else USB-C-mic-to-device, the SC16 is the cable Rode built first.

Rode SC16 Specifications

11.8 in (300mm) length, straight USB-C to right-angle USB-C, USB 2.0 audio data, high-quality shielding, ultra-flexible jacket, integrated cable grip (VideoMic NTG / VideoMic GO II shock-mount compatible), 0.21 oz (6 g) weight, black finish. Compatible with all Rode class-compliant USB-C output microphones.