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Auto-power with Rode VideoMic NTG external mic not working

Started Apr 27, 2022 | Discussions
mrswitters Regular Member • Posts: 360
Auto-power with Rode VideoMic NTG external mic not working

I bought a Rode VideoMic NTG to use with my X-S10 for video. The VideoMic NTG has an auto-power feature, described as follows on Rode's website :

"The auto power function a handy feature that automatically turns the microphone off when it detects that your recording device is switched off, helping conserve battery life, and turns it on when the device is turned on, so you never have to worry about missing a take. The auto-power function only works if your device delivers plug-in power (most do) – this is what tells the microphone if the device is on or off – or if you are using the microphone in USB audio mode."

I plugged the VideoMic NTG into the X-S10, and powered up the X-S10. The VideoMic NTG does not power on automatically.

Does this mean that the X-S10 doesn't deliver plug-in power through the mic socket?

Note: the mic works great with the X-S10 if I power it on manually. I was just hoping to be able to use the auto power-on/off feature.

Thanks.

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