DrPhone JackSync 3.5mm TRRS to TRS Microphone Adapter – 4-Pole Female to 3-Pole Male – Camera and Recorder

Do you want to connect a microphone with a 4-pole TRRS plug to a camera, camcorder or audio recorder with a 3-pole TRS microphone input? The DrPhone JackSync converts a female 3.5mm TRRS connection to a male 3.5mm TRS plug. This way you can use a suitable lavalier microphone, lapel microphone or wireless microphone receiver with recording equipment that has a TRS microphone input.

Important: this adapter is intended for microphone signals only. The JackSync is not suitable for headphones, earphones, headsets, speakers or audio playback.

From TRRS microphone to TRS microphone input

Microphones for smartphones often use a 4-pole TRRS plug, while many cameras, camcorders and audio recorders have a 3-pole TRS microphone input. Although both connectors are 3.5mm in size, the contact layout differs.

The DrPhone JackSync provides the correct connection between:

• Adapter input: 3.5mm TRRS female, 4-pole
• Adapter output: 3.5mm TRS male, 3-pole

A TRRS plug is recognised by three black insulating rings. A TRS plug has two black insulating rings.

Suitable for microphone recordings

Use the JackSync to connect a compatible 3.5mm TRRS microphone to equipment with a separate 3.5mm TRS microphone input, such as:

• DSLR and mirrorless cameras
• Camcorders
• Audio recorders
• Digital recording equipment
• Compatible computers with a separate TRS microphone input
• Compatible lavalier and lapel microphones
• Wireless microphone receivers with a TRRS output

Always check before ordering whether the microphone has a 4-pole TRRS plug and the recording device has a 3-pole TRS microphone input.

Compact and ready to use

The adapter requires no software or installation. Insert the microphone’s TRRS plug into the female socket and plug the male TRS plug into your camera or recorder’s microphone input. If necessary, select the external microphone in the connected device’s settings.

Thanks to its compact size, you can easily carry the adapter in a camera, microphone or accessory bag.

Important before ordering

This adapter:

• Is intended for microphone signals only
• Is not suitable for headphones or earphones
• Is not suitable for sending audio to speakers or a car radio
• Is not designed for a smartphone with a TRRS headset port
• Is not a headphone splitter or headset splitter
• Does not convert USB-C or Lightning connections
• Fits only devices with an analogue 3.5mm connection
• Works only when the connectors and contact layout of both devices match

A 3.5mm connection can be used for audio output, microphone input or a combined headset connection. Therefore, the connector size alone is not sufficient to determine compatibility.

Advantages

• Connects a TRRS microphone to a TRS microphone input
• Suitable for compatible cameras and audio recorders
• Supports lavalier and lapel microphones
• Compact design without loose cable
• Ready to use without software
• Sturdy metal and plastic housing
• Black finish with gold-coloured connector

Instructions for use

1. Check that the microphone has a 3.5mm TRRS plug with three black rings.

2. Check that the recording device has a 3.5mm TRS microphone input.

3. Fully insert the microphone into the female socket of the JackSync.

4. Insert the male plug of the adapter into the microphone input of the camera or recorder.

5. If necessary, select the external microphone in the settings.

6. Make a short test recording and check the recorded sound.

Specifications

• Brand: DrPhone
• Model: JackSync
• Product type: Microphone adapter
• Connector size: 3.5mm jack
• Female connector: TRRS, 4-pole
• Male connector: TRS, 3-pole
• Signal application: Microphone
• Colour: Black with gold-coloured connector
• Material: Metal and plastic
• Cable length: 0 metres
• Installation: Plug & Play
• Software required: No
• Quantity: 1 piece

Package contents

• 1× DrPhone JackSync 3.5mm TRRS to TRS microphone adapter

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this adapter for my headphones or earphones?
No. The JackSync is designed exclusively for microphone signals and does not work as a headphone adapter.

Can I use this to play audio through a speaker or car radio?
No. This is not an AUX audio adapter and is not intended for audio playback.

Does the adapter work directly on a smartphone?
The adapter is not intended for a smartphone with a combined TRRS headset connection. It is designed to connect a TRRS microphone to a device with a separate TRS microphone input.

Does it work with every camera?
Only if the camera has an analogue 3.5mm TRS microphone input. Check the manual and the microphone symbol near the connector.

What is the difference between TRRS and TRS?
A TRRS plug has four contact parts and three black insulating rings. A TRS plug has three contact parts and two black insulating rings.

Is this a splitter?
No. The JackSync has one female and one male connector and converts the connection format for a microphone signal.

Does the adapter require software?
No. The adapter works without software. The connected device must support external microphone recordings.