Zoom SMC-1 3.5mm Stereo Mini Cable for DSLR Cameras

The Zoom SMC-1 is a stereo mini cable designed to send audio from a compatible Zoom recorder to a DSLR camera's audio input. It provides a direct wired connection for creators who want recorded or monitored audio routed into their camera. The cable uses 3.5mm stereo connections at both ends.

This accessory is made for videographers using the Zoom F1 Field Recorder with a DSLR camera. It helps keep the recorder and camera connected during compact run-and-gun shooting setups. The coiled cable format is intended to keep excess cable more manageable around a camera rig.

The SMC-1 carries a stereo analog audio signal rather than processing or amplifying sound itself. Its purpose is to transfer the audio signal from the recorder to the camera input. This makes it a straightforward connection accessory for camera-based recording workflows.

Zoom identifies the SMC-1 specifically as a stereo mini cable for DSLR use. Both cable ends use 3.5mm connectors, allowing it to link compatible stereo mini-jack audio connections. It is a useful replacement or additional cable for users building a recorder-to-camera setup.

Use the SMC-1 when a Zoom F1 Field Recorder is serving as the audio source for a DSLR camera. The recorder and camera are sold separately, and the camera must have a compatible 3.5mm audio input. The cable can also be kept as a spare for supported Zoom recording configurations.

Key Features

• 3.5mm Stereo Connections: Uses 3.5mm stereo connectors on both ends.
• TRS-To-TRS Design: Supports stereo mini-jack audio connections.
• Zoom F1 Compatibility: Designed to connect the F1 Field Recorder to a DSLR.
• Camera Audio Feed: Routes recorder audio into a DSLR camera input.
• Coiled Cable Format: Helps keep cable slack more controlled around a rig.
• Standalone Accessory: Includes the SMC-1 cable for compatible recording setups.

Design & Installation

The SMC-1 is a compact coiled audio cable with 3.5mm stereo connectors at each end. Its purpose-built DSLR configuration keeps the connection format simple for compatible recorder and camera setups. Zoom classifies it as a cable accessory rather than a recorder, microphone, or adapter.

Connect one 3.5mm end to the compatible audio output of the Zoom recorder and the other to the DSLR camera's 3.5mm audio input. Confirm that the camera has a compatible stereo mini-jack input before purchase. Set and monitor recording levels on the connected equipment as required by the recorder and camera.