Raptor XLR Audio Cable Alternative / Hack / Aftermarket

[David Darg]

Got my Raptor today and while I'm waiting for the XLR module to arrive, just for fun I tried a cable I had laying around for a Z-Cam and it works perfectly with audio coming through on channels 3 + 4. Here's a link to the cable on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SR15X9S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's a link to the RED Raptor XLR module for interest / comparison: https://www.red.com/DSMC3-RED-5-Pin...5.1198196135.1635899759-1337056451.1635439730

I'm still gonna prefer the convenience of having the XLR inputs mounted to the camera (this cable is a bit messy and I usually strap it down with a bongo tie) but for under $70 it's a great immediate solution and would make a great backup if your RED module ever went down.

Obviously this isn't RED approved - don't shoot the messenger.

 

[Thomas Sidney McCallum]

Second confirmation that this works. I grabbed a single channel to plug in the boom and Ive got sound. For now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8PLLYW?psc=1&smid=A3J2C6Y3UFHRF4&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

 

[Mark Wilkinson]

Anyone know where I can get one of these in LA for my Raptor?

Also, FWIW, I'm told the Alexa Mini Lemo 5-pin will work until proper solutions hit the market...

 

[manoj paramahamsa]

Hi tried similar single channel cable I am getting audio recorded in camera but I can’t get play back of audio through sdi for monitoring playback , is there any settings I need to turn to get the audio in sdi feed?

 

[manoj paramahamsa]

Second confirmation that this works. I grabbed a single channel to plug in the boom and Ive got sound. For now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8PLLYW?psc=1&smid=A3J2C6Y3UFHRF4&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

Hi tried similar single channel cable I am getting audio recorded in camera but I can’t get play back of audio through sdi for monitoring playback , is there any settings I need to turn to get the audio in sdi feed?

 

[manoj paramahamsa]

https://beachtek.com/product/bt-red2alx/
‘any body has success with this above cable? Still my issue is not sorted out I can’t get sound in my play back devices with sdi feed?

 

[Thomas Sidney McCallum]

Looks like they just patched it in the software. Says "Fixed No Audio Detected SDI over CH3/4"
New Firmware 1.2.1
Just gone up https://www.red.com/download/v-raptor-firmware-beta

 

[Curtis boggs]

Are you guys getting good input levels w a mic or phantom power and shotgun mic???

On my camera with shotgun mic on phantom power only want I get get a decent level (-20bd on meter) is I have to
run the input level on the camera all the way up to +34db.
Its almost un-usable.

What levels are you guys seeing????

C

 

[Jeremy Torrie]

I’ve ordered the dual XLR from Alvin’s. Will be here in a few days and hope it works.

 

[Ryan Chernin]

Are you guys getting good input levels w a mic or phantom power and shotgun mic???

On my camera with shotgun mic on phantom power only want I get get a decent level (-20bd on meter) is I have to
run the input level on the camera all the way up to +34db.
Its almost un-usable.

What levels are you guys seeing????

C

Same. It seems like it needs a good preamp or clean signal boost before the camera input. You could try a CloudLifter CL1, but that might be a bit bulky for rigging to camera.

 

[Luke Neumann]

Same. It seems like it needs a good preamp or clean signal boost before the camera input. You could try a CloudLifter CL1, but that might be a bit bulky for rigging to camera.

Yup, not good.

 

[Christopher S Johnson]

We use a Beachtek DXA with their Arri audio cable, works like a charm with super clean preamps.