Rode ntg2 for Interviews with Canon 5d mkii at DVinfo.net

Dom Stevenson · November 2nd, 2009, 01:10 PM

I've got to shoot some interviews on my 5D mkii and am looking for a mic for the job. The job will need to go to DVD so i'll have to change the framerate to 25 fps in FCP's cinematools. I already own a rode ntg2 mic and since this is a cheap job i'd rather not buy anything new. Would this be suitable for the job or do i need to buy a zoom, Edirol, olympus LS10 or some other external recording device?

Alternatively, does anyone know where i could rent one of these things for 2 days in London next week?

Cheers

D

Jon Fairhurst · November 2nd, 2009, 03:48 PM

To use the NTG-2 into the 5D2, you'd at least need an XLR to 1/8" adapter (hopefully with a transformer), and you'd need to run Magic Lantern to set a fixed gain. The levels will be low, and the result will be a bit noisy, unless you can get your hands on a powered preamp or mixer, like a juicedLink.

If you can't get a preamp or mixer with gain, or can't/won't run Magic Lantern, go for an external recorder.

Part 2: Camera Mounted Mic - vimeo.com/5388476
Part 3: Wireless Lavalier - vimeo.com/5443143
Part 4: Foley - vimeo.com/5453690
Part 5: Noise - vimeo.com/5474562
Part 6: Conclusions - vimeo.com/5903379

Dom Stevenson · November 2nd, 2009, 04:33 PM

Many thanks Jon. That's a great video. I think i'm going to go with a zoom type recorder for the time being, since i play guitar and would like to have one for that also. I notice there are some cheap nearly new Zoom H2 recorders around.
Is there much difference between these and the more expensive H4?

Jon Fairhurst · November 2nd, 2009, 04:52 PM

The H4n is supposed to have better preamps than the H4 and H2. It also has a better clock, so it doesn't drift much when sync'ing with video.

I haven't used the H2 or H4, so I don't know how big a difference there is.

One thing I know: the Microtrack II is noisy. We use it successfully with a juicedLink as a front end, but naked, it's weak.

November 2nd, 2009, 01:10 PM	#1
Dom Stevenson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 430	Rode ntg2 for Interviews with Canon 5d mkii I've got to shoot some interviews on my 5D mkii and am looking for a mic for the job. The job will need to go to DVD so i'll have to change the framerate to 25 fps in FCP's cinematools. I already own a rode ntg2 mic and since this is a cheap job i'd rather not buy anything new. Would this be suitable for the job or do i need to buy a zoom, Edirol, olympus LS10 or some other external recording device? Alternatively, does anyone know where i could rent one of these things for 2 days in London next week? Cheers D

November 2nd, 2009, 03:48 PM	#2
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	To use the NTG-2 into the 5D2, you'd at least need an XLR to 1/8" adapter (hopefully with a transformer), and you'd need to run Magic Lantern to set a fixed gain. The levels will be low, and the result will be a bit noisy, unless you can get your hands on a powered preamp or mixer, like a juicedLink. If you can't get a preamp or mixer with gain, or can't/won't run Magic Lantern, go for an external recorder. 1. Canon 5D Mark II Audio Exposed - Boom Mic (juicedLink, Zoom H4n, Microtrack II, BeachTek) on Vimeo Part 2: Camera Mounted Mic - vimeo.com/5388476 Part 3: Wireless Lavalier - vimeo.com/5443143 Part 4: Foley - vimeo.com/5453690 Part 5: Noise - vimeo.com/5474562 Part 6: Conclusions - vimeo.com/5903379 __________________ Jon Fairhurst

November 2nd, 2009, 04:52 PM	#4
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	The H4n is supposed to have better preamps than the H4 and H2. It also has a better clock, so it doesn't drift much when sync'ing with video. I haven't used the H2 or H4, so I don't know how big a difference there is. One thing I know: the Microtrack II is noisy. We use it successfully with a juicedLink as a front end, but naked, it's weak. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

November 2nd, 2009, 04:33 PM	#3
Dom Stevenson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 430	Many thanks Jon. That's a great video. I think i'm going to go with a zoom type recorder for the time being, since i play guitar and would like to have one for that also. I notice there are some cheap nearly new Zoom H2 recorders around. Is there much difference between these and the more expensive H4?