Rode NTG-2 boom stand at DVinfo.net

Laffan Nasser · September 2nd, 2009, 01:19 PM

Hello
I have the Rode NTG-2 kit with boom arm , I also have lights stand ,I'm thinking to get Bogen 420B Combi Boom Stand.

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging | 420B Combi Boom Stand, Black | 420B

unless there is a way to utilize my light stand with some attachment to hold the
NTG-2 boom.

Allan Black · September 2nd, 2009, 05:39 PM

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Cheers.

Steve House · September 2nd, 2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laffan Nasser

Hello
I have the Rode NTG-2 kit with boom arm , I also have lights stand ,I'm thinking to get Bogen 420B Combi Boom Stand.

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging | 420B Combi Boom Stand, Black | 420B

unless there is a way to utilize my light stand with some attachment to hold the
NTG-2 boom.

A "Boom Boy" or a fishing rod holder (same design but not as long a shank and often cheaper construction) like this Remote Audio Boom Boy - Boompoles - Trew Audio works a champ.

Guy Cochran · September 3rd, 2009, 10:09 AM

Here's a little video on the 420B that you might be interested in Introducing the Combi Boom - A must have stand for lighting and location sound on Vimeo

Laffan Nasser · September 3rd, 2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy Cochran

Here's a little video on the 420B that you might be interested in Introducing the Combi Boom - A must have stand for lighting and location sound on Vimeo

Thanks Guy , I think I'll go ahead with the 420B , I do have the Rode VideoMic can I use it with the NTG-2 ,as I'll ask the question for the interviewee but it's not XLR though

Guy Cochran · September 3rd, 2009, 12:09 PM

Use a simple RODE VXLR 1/8" to XLR adapter to allow the Videomic to connect to a camera or mixer with XLR RODE Videomic at DVcreators.net. BTW, the shotguns might have a hollow sound to them indoors. A hyper or a cardioid works much better in reflective rooms. If you're in a large room, or room with lots of carpets, drapes and angles, you should be fine with a shotgun as long as it is close to the subject.

Here are audio examples of omni, cardioid, supercardioid and shotgun (lobar) pick-up patterns indoors.
Microphone Polar Patterns - Video Examples to learn from at DVcreators.net

Laffan Nasser · September 6th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Thanks Guy ,
Since I have both Rode VideoMic and the NTG-2 , which one should I use as overhead indoor mic ? any attachment is required ?

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Laffan Nasser Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Doha Posts: 58	Rode NTG-2 boom stand Hello I have the Rode NTG-2 kit with boom arm , I also have lights stand ,I'm thinking to get Bogen 420B Combi Boom Stand. Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging \| 420B Combi Boom Stand, Black \| 420B unless there is a way to utilize my light stand with some attachment to hold the NTG-2 boom. Last edited by Laffan Nasser; September 2nd, 2009 at 06:16 PM.

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September 3rd, 2009, 10:09 AM	#4
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	Here's a little video on the 420B that you might be interested in Introducing the Combi Boom - A must have stand for lighting and location sound on Vimeo __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

September 3rd, 2009, 12:09 PM	#6
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	Use a simple RODE VXLR 1/8" to XLR adapter to allow the Videomic to connect to a camera or mixer with XLR RODE Videomic at DVcreators.net. BTW, the shotguns might have a hollow sound to them indoors. A hyper or a cardioid works much better in reflective rooms. If you're in a large room, or room with lots of carpets, drapes and angles, you should be fine with a shotgun as long as it is close to the subject. Here are audio examples of omni, cardioid, supercardioid and shotgun (lobar) pick-up patterns indoors. Microphone Polar Patterns - Video Examples to learn from at DVcreators.net __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

September 6th, 2009, 01:54 PM	#7
Laffan Nasser Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Doha Posts: 58	Thanks Guy , Since I have both Rode VideoMic and the NTG-2 , which one should I use as overhead indoor mic ? any attachment is required ?