Drop-in USB-C daughterboard for the RØDE NT-USB microphone, replacing the original USB-B port.
Designed to fit inside the existing housing - no modification required. Includes a power LED visible through a transparent 3D-printed insert. All components are 1206 SMD for easy hand soldering and compact layout.
Watch step-by-step installation on YouTube:
- USB-C Connector: 16-pin edge-mount receptacle.
- Power Indicator: Red LED with 220 Ω current-limiting resistor.
- CC Biasing: Two 5.11 kΩ pull-down resistors for host detection.
❗Note: Tested with the original shielded RØDE SC18 USB-A to USB-C cable. Using cheap USB cables may cause additional noise.
| Reference | Qty | Value | Digikey Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 1 | LED RED CLEAR 1206 SMD | 754-APTR3216SECK/J3-PRVCT-ND |
| J1 | 1 | CONN RCP USB2.0 TYP C 24P SMD RA | 2073-USB4105-GF-ACT-ND |
| J2 | 1 | CONN BRD STACK 2.00 40POS | 612-TW-40-11-S-S-170-100-ND |
| R1 | 1 | RES 220 OHM 1% 1/4W 1206 | 311-220FRCT-ND |
| R2, R3 | 2 | RES 5.11K OHM 1% 1/4W 1206 | RMCF1206FT5K11CT-ND |
❗Important: The J2 connector must be exactly this size (mm):
- Pitch: 2.00
- Length:
- Overall: 10.08
- Post: 3.22
- Stack: 4.31
- Tail: 2.54