SC22 Short USB-C to USB-C Cable 1ft (30cm)

RODE SC22 USB-C to USB-C Cable — Professional Short-Run Audio Connection for Content Rigs

The gist: A short 30cm USB-C to USB-C audio cable purpose-built for RODE's digital microphone ecosystem — the proper connection for professional content creators running a USB-C RODE mic to a smartphone or mobile recording setup.

• Optimized 30cm length: At 11.8 inches, eliminates cable slack and loop management in a compact on-camera or smartphone rig — a clean professional setup that stands up to client-facing work.
• Full RODE digital ecosystem support: Connects any RODE USB-C device (including the AI-Micro, VideoMicro II, and compatible mixers) directly to USB-C smartphones and tablets for lossless digital audio routing.
• No analog signal loss: Digital USB-C connection bypasses the signal degradation common in 3.5mm analog chains — delivers cleaner audio than traditional adapter-based setups for the same mic.
• RODE production-standard cable: Ships as the included cable in the RODE AI-Micro kit, meeting RODE's own quality standard for professional digital audio signal transmission.

RODE's official cable and adapter guide lists the SC22 as the standard USB-C to USB-C cable for RODE's digital microphone product line, confirming its compatibility across all RODE USB-C-enabled devices.

Best for: Content creators, mobile video producers, and podcasters connecting RODE USB-C microphones to modern USB-C smartphones and tablets for professional portable audio. Skip it if: Your recording device uses a different connection standard (Lightning, 3.5mm TRS/TRRS, or USB-A) — RODE offers other cables (SC15, SC3) for those configurations. Runs around $15 — check the current price before buying.