Rode NTG-2 or AT897????

Colin McDonald · March 7th, 2010, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan Black

Colin no you don't have to take the battery out of an NTG-2 after each session, the mic definately will not flatten the battery overnight.

But don't leave it installed and forget about it.

Cheers.

OK I'm an old fusspot and am just in the habit of taking batteries out of things if I don't know when they will next be needed. I use my NTG-2 much more on phantom power than batteries anyway - so ignore me.

I was sure I remembered that this came up before but couldn't find the thread until now http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/all-thin...y-battery.html
So my memory isn't completely shot yet! But this was a one off (which I didn't remember) and no other similar problems have been reported here.

I also thought I remembered that the instructions recommended taking them out (they do) but that will almost certainly be to avoid the situation Allan has described.

BTW I had a faulty new Duracell AA recently that leaked almost right away and the plastic coating was damaged too, so I had to clean the battery compartment of a radio scanner.
Now that's the first one encountered out of hundreds of Duracells used over the years so this isn't a big deal, just to say it might be worth keeping an eye on installed batteries. I use a tester anyway to check the cells for my Senny G2 set and all my other toys Digital Battery Tester : Battery Testers : Maplin

Ahmet Toca · March 11th, 2010, 03:08 PM

I'm also planning to buy ntg-2 very soon.

Want to ask you guys; do I also need a dynamic mic for interviews (like Shure SM63); or can I use ntg-2 for interviews as well?

Gabor Heeres · March 11th, 2010, 03:12 PM

Ahmet,

Personally I prefer to use my ElektroVoice RE50 as handheld mic for interviews. Though, I think the NTG-2 is able to do the job as well.

Allan Black · March 11th, 2010, 03:36 PM

It depends on your setup .. handheld interviews .. on camera .. on the street .. 2 or more people?

With a good operator the NTG-2 will work on a boom out over 2 or more people .. but using it handheld is never a good idea. In a 2person interview waving a shotgun at the subject is intimidating and likely to take an eye out.

Cheers.

Colin McDonald · March 12th, 2010, 04:28 PM

And don't ever wave a shotgun mic about when interviewing a swan - it might break your arm.

:-)

Ahmet Toca · March 12th, 2010, 04:47 PM

Yeah I agree; it will be quite scary for the people to interview :)

But I think I'm gonna take rode, I think I can use it for multi purposes. if can't; later I may buy dynamic mic too.

March 11th, 2010, 03:36 PM	#19
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,930	It depends on your setup .. handheld interviews .. on camera .. on the street .. 2 or more people? With a good operator the NTG-2 will work on a boom out over 2 or more people .. but using it handheld is never a good idea. In a 2person interview waving a shotgun at the subject is intimidating and likely to take an eye out. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

March 11th, 2010, 03:08 PM	#17
Ahmet Toca New Boot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Malaysia Posts: 17	I'm also planning to buy ntg-2 very soon. Want to ask you guys; do I also need a dynamic mic for interviews (like Shure SM63); or can I use ntg-2 for interviews as well?

March 11th, 2010, 03:12 PM	#18
Gabor Heeres Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Posts: 322	Ahmet, Personally I prefer to use my ElektroVoice RE50 as handheld mic for interviews. Though, I think the NTG-2 is able to do the job as well.

March 12th, 2010, 04:28 PM	#20
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	And don't ever wave a shotgun mic about when interviewing a swan - it might break your arm. :-)

March 12th, 2010, 04:47 PM	#21
Ahmet Toca New Boot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Malaysia Posts: 17	Yeah I agree; it will be quite scary for the people to interview :) But I think I'm gonna take rode, I think I can use it for multi purposes. if can't; later I may buy dynamic mic too.