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Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable

  • Price: $35.95
  • B&H # SEL2MZH4N25D
  • Mfr# LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON

Product Highlights

  • Works With the Zoom H4N Recorder
  • Connects Line Outputs to Mic Inputs
  • Male 1/8" (3.5mm) Mini TRS to Mini TRS
  • 1.8" (3.5mm) TRS Female Headphone Input
  • -25dB Pad at Mic Connection
  • Shielded to Reduce RFI Noise
  • Measures 18" (457.2mm) Long

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The Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable is designed to connect the line output of portable recorders, such as the Zoom H4N to the microphone inputs of compatible DSLR cameras (see compatibility chart below). The cable measures 18" in length, features male 1/8" (3.5mm) mini TRS connections, a female 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS input for headphone monitoring, and a -25dB level attenuation pad for "stepping down" line level audio, to microphone level. The cable is magnetically shielded which eliminates RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) noise from cell phones, PDA's, WIFI, etc.

Compatible DSLR Cameras:

Canon EOS 5D MKII
Canon EOS 7D
Canon Rebel T2i/550D
Canon EOS 60D
Canon Rebel T3i / 600D
Nikon D7000
Nikon D300s
Audio Input Level -10dBV (0.25pp - 0.47pp) Prosumer Line Level
Input Impedance 1.5k ohms
Audio Output Level Approx. 14mV
Output Impedance 92 ohms

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SescomLN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable
 
4.5

(based on 35 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (22)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 3 Stars

     

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93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (32)
  • Good audio (18)
  • Lightweight (17)
  • Compact (15)
  • Versatile (12)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Professional recording (17)
    • Outdoor events / games (15)
    • Amateur recording (10)
    • Performances (9)
    • Home studio (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Experienced (26), Novice (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!

    Having come from the world of film/cinema where shooting "double system" sound is customary, I wanted a way to have both in-camera sync and double system at the same time when shoo...Read complete review

    Having come from the world of film/cinema where shooting "double system" sound is customary, I wanted a way to have both in-camera sync and double system at the same time when shooting video with the Canon 5DMkII.

    With the Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4N I can record double system with the H4N while, at the same time record high-quality, usable audio directly into the camera.

    In this way, if I'm satisfied with the in-camera audio I can dispense with the annoying, time-consuming task of syncing the H4N audio to the 5DMkII video. A real time saver.

    And, the Sescom unit turns the in-camera audio signal into something usable and of high quality versus the poor audio that DSLRs record natively.

    When coupled with a good off-camera microphone DSLR audio delivers what DSLR video already does.

    The headphone monitor jack is also a big plus.

    For any serious DSLR videographer wanting usuable in-camera sound recording the LN2MIC-ZMH4 is a must have accessory in the kit.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Well Labeled

    I got this with the H4n dSLR kit. The inputs and outputs are clearly marked. However, the construction of the wire could have been better. 90º joints for should have been use...Read complete review

    I got this with the H4n dSLR kit. The inputs and outputs are clearly marked. However, the construction of the wire could have been better. 90º joints for should have been used so less wire is sticking out from the side of the dSLR. That brings up an issue for the videographer if he or she is moving around a lot, since the wires are more vulnerable to break from being bumped on items.

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    5.0

    Zoom sync for the D4

    By jim

    from UpState NY

    About Me Experienced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear Sound
    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • none

    Best Uses

    • Professional Recording

    Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

    Product works as described. This adds a whole new level for capturing sound on the D4

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    4.0

    Works great, but wish cable was longer.

    By Vic DiGital

    from Houston, TX

    About Me Experienced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Too short

    Best Uses

    • Zoom to DSLR connect

    Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

    It works as advertised, but from time to time, I get a distinct buzz in the DSLR recording that's not present on the Zoom H4N recording.

    I also wish the line in cable was longer. Not a problem in most situations, but sometimes, I just need to have the Zoom more than six inches away from the camera.

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    5.0

    Fantastic product

    By ShotGlass

    from Nashville, TN

    About Me Professional Musician

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear Sound
    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • none

    Best Uses

      Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

      Great product, does exactly what it says it does and has the additional plug to monitor my audio

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      4.0

      Improved my DSLR audio capture tenfold

      By crowdedbassist

      from Cape Town, South Africa

      About Me Experienced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Sound
      • Compact
      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Amateur Recording
        • DSLR Audio
        • Home Studio

        Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

        I'd been searching for a few weeks before I found a solution that linked me to this product. and after reading some reviews I took the plunge and bought it. WOW!! it solved my audio issues and is giving me an excellent finished product for my DSLR audio. I dont have to sync my audio files from the Zoom H4n but have a backup in case.

        It did take a little playing around with my various settings on the mic, H4n and camera but once I got it fine tuned, I got crisp clear good volume audio everytime!

        Was a bit worried about the connectors as they appear to be the plastic ones when you view the product graphic but was very pleasantly surprised when it arrived with metal connectors.

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        5.0

        A handy edition to Run'n'Gun Videography

        By Kyron

        from Brisbane, Australia

        About Me Professional Musician

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clear Sound
        • Compact
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Events
          • Professional Recording

          Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

          being able to monitor what audio goes into the camera is an essential part of recording pro video. I run with a zoom H4N and I like the piece of mind of piping the audio into the camera as a secondary backup in case something goes wrong.

          This little cable allows a direct line signal to record beautifully into a DSLR while giving the option to plug in headphones and make sure you're getting no peaking.

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          5.0

          Great Buy!!

          By wemixaudio

          from Baltimore, MD

          About Me Experienced

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Clear Sound
          • Durable
          • Easy To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Amateur Recording
            • Events
            • Performances
            • Professional Recording

            Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

            I use this cable to connect my Zoom H4N to my Nikon D7000. I love that fact that this cable gives me a headphone out jack. It works perfectly!!! I use B&H for my mission critcal purchases. I ordered the cable with overnight shipping! It arrived on time!

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            5.0

            Perfect Solution for DSLR Video

            By bigskyvideo

            from Louisville, KY

            About Me Experienced

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Clear Sound
            • Compact
            • Easy To Use

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                Sending audio from the Zoom recorder directly to the Canon 5D II has simplified our post process tremendously. The 20db pad in the cable sends an optimal level to the 5D and still allows us to record at an even higher resolution in the Zoom should we need it. The cable is short to avoid unbalanced interference, so be prepared to mount your Zoom recorder near your tripod head or the camera.

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                1.0

                Sounds good when working......

                By Dusty...The Disappointed...

                from Augusta, Ga

                About Me Experienced

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Compact
                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Unreliable

                Best Uses

                • Amateur Recording

                Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                This sounds good when it is working... If you move the camera and the cable moves, you get nice loud white noise pops in your audio. Worst yet, you can't hear the pops while shooting. Then surprise! Bad audio...(can we shoot that again?) I like the way it sounds, but I just don't trust it.

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                4.0

                Nice adapter for t3i for

                By prangsta

                from ny,ny

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Versatile

                Cons

                • Poor Quality Construction

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                  -Allows use of external boom and headphones at the same time if using t3i
                  - the female jack can clink against equipment in windy weather

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                  5.0

                  Noise be gone!

                  By Zoy

                  from Redmond, Wa

                  About Me Experienced

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Excellent Sound

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Amateur Recording
                    • Events
                    • Home Studio
                    • Performances

                    Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                    Sound out of my Canon 5dII has never been this good.

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                      5.0

                      Awesome tool!

                      By Plisskenetic

                      from Malaysia

                      About Me Experienced

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Excellent Sound
                      • Low Distortion

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Amateur Recording
                        • Events

                        Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                        Works like a charm and I can actually hear the difference on my H1! Wish this came out much earlier. Would've been even better for my 5DII

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                        5.0

                        Does what its made for!

                        By Dave from the Grave

                        from Sacramento, CA

                        About Me Novice

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Excellent Sound
                        • Versatile

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Events
                          • Performances

                          Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                          No problems. Attenuates the cable and gives me clean audio. Used with Canon 5d mark 2 and zoom h4n.

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                          4.0

                          Time Saver!

                          By PhoVid_55

                          from Bridgeport, MI

                          About Me Novice

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Excellent Sound

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Amateur Recording
                            • Events
                            • Home Studio
                            • Performances
                            • Professional Recording

                            Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                            The LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out is so simple in design but makes audio editing so easy. Just plug the cable into your H4N on one end and the other end into your camera and you're ready to record the recorders audio onto the cameras memory card. Couldn't be easier. Great product...I would definitely recommend it.

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                            4.0

                            Gets the job done

                            By cfeather

                            from Kingsville OH

                            About Me Experienced

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Excellent Sound
                            • Low Distortion

                            Cons

                            • Expensive for what it is

                            Best Uses

                            • HDSLR use tethered to cam

                            Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                            Good concept, seems a little short because the recorder picks up any noises from touching the camera, focusing, etc. and needs to be off the camera. The cord won't allow much separation. Otherwise well made but way overpriced.

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                            3.0

                            Well Labeled

                            By Enoch

                            from Bowling Green, OH

                            About Me Novice

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Use

                            Cons

                            • Weak

                            Best Uses

                            • Performances

                            Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                            I got this with the H4n dSLR kit. The inputs and outputs are clearly marked. However, the construction of the wire could have been better. 90º joints for should have been used so less wire is sticking out from the side of the dSLR. That brings up an issue for the videographer if he or she is moving around a lot, since the wires are more vulnerable to break from being bumped on items.

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                            5.0

                            Well designed.

                            By madnomad films

                            from san francisco, CA

                            About Me Experienced

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Use
                            • Excellent Sound
                            • Low Distortion

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Events
                              • Home Studio
                              • Performances
                              • Professional Recording

                              Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                              Well designed to plug the zoom h4n into 5D. But then I feel that recording audio on the 5D is not a good idea. Just get a SD card.

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                              4.0

                              Works as advertised, but one caveat...

                              By 5thwall

                              from Los Angeles

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Use
                              • Excellent Sound
                              • Works as advertised

                              Cons

                              • Low headphone levels

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                                Does exactly what it says. Checked audio levels on my hdslr and they are clean. Very close to the H4N's recording. Only caveat is that I had to get a Fiio E5 headphone amp because the audio levels were a bit low. Not sure if this is a fault of the product. Probably just the nature of sending audio at a lower level into my camera.

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                                4.0

                                Does what it's supposed to do

                                By jyfortes

                                from California

                                About Me Experienced

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Works

                                Cons

                                • Wires are flimsy

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                                  I bought one of these for my Canon 60D and Zoom H4n. Still testing it out, but here is a video to look at before you go this route. I tried using a regular mini to mini and it works using this guys setup. Can't monitor, but even with the Sescom cable you aren't getting audio out of the camera which would be better.Wires were a bit too long and thin, but that's just me.http://vimeo.com/18109551

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                                  5.0

                                  Works as advertised

                                  By Alan F.

                                  from Sonoma County, CA

                                  About Me Experienced

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Cables labeled clearly
                                  • Construction seems good
                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Excellent Sound

                                  Cons

                                  • Price

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Events
                                  • Professional Recording

                                  Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                                  Works exactly as advertised with my Panasonic Lumix GH2 (additional 3.5mm - 2.5mm adapter needed). Set the internal camera audio record level to 1 (lowest), and fed it from my Zoom H4n. Comfortable audio monitoring level from the recorder and excellent audio recording at the camera. No hiss or distortion, and saves the time needed to sync separate audio to the video. Some will find the price point a bit high, but for the amount of time it saves me, it will pay for itself within a couple of shoots.

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                                  5.0

                                  Great product [...]

                                  By Mat Fortin

                                  from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

                                  About Me Experienced

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Excellent Sound
                                  • Low Distortion
                                  • Powerful
                                  • Versatile

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Events

                                    Comments about Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON Line Out to Camera Mic In Headphone Tap Cable:

                                    I use this cable with my T3i and my H4N recorder. The cable work very good and improve my production capabilities. It could be a little bit longer, although its all fine.

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