https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-80D-and-external-microphones/m-p/338815#M77574 <P>Just bumped my game up from iPad video to an 80D.&nbsp; Unbelievable difference!&nbsp; I have a Rode VideoPro microphone that I have used with my iPad and like a lot and I'm wondering if I can use it.&nbsp; I have tried but get no audio so here are my questions</P><OL><LI>The Rode mic is battery powered.&nbsp; Can you use battery powered mics with the 80D?</LI><LI>I have to use an adapter (TRRS?) to get audio out of the iPad.&nbsp; Do I need the adapter for the 80D or can I just plug straight in to the 3.5?</LI><LI>Any tips, tricks or suggestions for good audio from the camera (or a mic you like that works well with the 80D)?</LI></OL><P>Thanks!</P><P>Bob</P> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:03:52 GMT dabigleap 2021-04-01T14:03:52Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-80D-and-external-microphones/m-p/338815#M77574 <P>Just bumped my game up from iPad video to an 80D.&nbsp; Unbelievable difference!&nbsp; I have a Rode VideoPro microphone that I have used with my iPad and like a lot and I'm wondering if I can use it.&nbsp; I have tried but get no audio so here are my questions</P><OL><LI>The Rode mic is battery powered.&nbsp; Can you use battery powered mics with the 80D?</LI><LI>I have to use an adapter (TRRS?) to get audio out of the iPad.&nbsp; Do I need the adapter for the 80D or can I just plug straight in to the 3.5?</LI><LI>Any tips, tricks or suggestions for good audio from the camera (or a mic you like that works well with the 80D)?</LI></OL><P>Thanks!</P><P>Bob</P> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:03:52 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-80D-and-external-microphones/m-p/338815#M77574 dabigleap 2021-04-01T14:03:52Z