Great $23 Budget Preamp for Video Shooters

Today we look at using the Saramonic SmartRig XLR preamp with video cameras. This cheap $23 preamp is very impressive and offers 48v phantom power and level control with a knob.
See my hack video for this preamp here:    • Hacking the $23 Saramonic Preamp For ...  

UPDATE 1: A lot of people has asked me if the headphone jack on the unit works out of the box. It does not work unless you're using the unit as a phone. So no headphone jack. That said, check out this similar unit that will give you a headphone jack that works:    • Best Audio Accessory For Your Camera!  

UPDATE 2: Please note that this preamp does NOT provide low voltage power needed for microphones like the Rode VideoMicro and Rode VideoMic GO. This unit only works with microphones that have batteries or microphones that support 48v phantom power.

Saramonic SmartRig
Amazon (PAID LINK): http://geni.us/saramonicsmart
B&H: http://tinyurl.com/h4h5yq5
eBay: http://tinyurl.com/ebaysmartrig

Rode TRRS to TRS Adapter
Amazon (PAID LINK): http://geni.us/rodetrrs
B&H: http://tinyurl.com/z8czuz3
Keep in mind there are cheaper options out there, this is just the adapter I had on hand for this video. Just search for "TRRS to TRS adapter"

Here is the video showing you how to mod this great preamp for use with video accessories and cameras:
   • Hacking the $23 Saramonic Preamp For ...  

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