Rode SC2 3.5mm TRS to TRS Coiled Patch Cable - Right-Angle, Camera

Rode SC2: The Coiled Patch Cable That Gets Your Mic Into the Camera

The Rode SC2 is a shielded 3.5 mm (1/8") TRS to TRS coiled patch cable with right-angle connectors, built to connect a microphone or wireless receiver to a camera or audio recorder. It is the short, purpose-made link between a mic that has a 3.5 mm TRS output - a VideoMic, a VideoMicro, or a Wireless GO receiver - and the 3.5 mm TRS input on your camera. Small as it is, it is the piece that turns two devices into a working audio chain, and its coiled design means it does that job without leaving a loop of loose cable to catch on everything.

What TRS Means, and Why It Has to Match

TRS stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three-contact layout of the plug marked by two black bands. It is the standard used by cameras, mixers, and recorders to carry a microphone signal, and both ends of the SC2 are 3.5 mm TRS. That matters because a connector only works when it matches the port: a TRS cable pairs correctly with a TRS input, whereas a TRRS connector (three bands, used by smartphones for a mic-and-headphone signal) will not align its contacts properly. The SC2 is a TRS-to-TRS cable for camera and recorder inputs - it is not intended for the TRRS input on a mobile phone.

Why Coiled and Right-Angle Beat a Straight Cable Here

On a camera rig, extra cable is a liability. The SC2's coiled cord extends from 6.7 in to 15.75 in (170-400 mm) and then retracts, so it takes up only the length you actually need and keeps the rest off the hot shoe and out of the shot. The right-angle plugs sit low and flush against the mic and camera bodies, which relieves strain on the jacks and reduces the chance of a knock pulling the connection loose. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for a clean signal, and the shielded construction keeps interference out of the audio on its short run.

Where the SC2 Fits Your Kit

Reach for the SC2 whenever a TRS-output microphone needs to feed a camera or recorder. It is the standard patch between an on-camera VideoMic or VideoMicro and a mirrorless or DSLR camera, and it links a Wireless GO receiver to a camera's 3.5 mm input for run-and-gun sound. For the filmmaker, vlogger, or event shooter, it is the reliable, self-managing cable that lives on the rig - short enough to stay tidy, tough enough to trust.