NTG-2 connectivity at DVinfo.net

Rob deJong · March 17th, 2010, 01:22 AM

I am looking for a shotgun to use on bot my camcorder and DSLR. I can get the NTG-2 for a good price, but how do I connect this mic to the minijack on my camcorder and DSLR?

Colin McDonald · March 17th, 2010, 01:46 AM

The better way - using one of these boxes Welcome to BeachTek.com!
Keeps your cables balanced if the NTG-2 is on a long run away from the camera

The cheap way - using an XLR to stereo minijack cable. You need to be sure it's wired correctly - it's the mono balanced mic to stereo input version you need.
Hosa Technology | Mini Stereo Male to 3-pin XLR | XVM-101F | B&H
It is unwise to extend these cables as the whole cable between the mic and the camera can end up as a giant antenna for random RF rubbish

Rob deJong · March 17th, 2010, 03:32 AM

Using such a cable is not reducing sound quality? I mean, I am buying the NTG-2 because of better quality then for example the Rode Videomic. Also for better directional skills. But if I sound impoverishes with cables, then there is not use to spend this extra money.

Steve House · March 17th, 2010, 03:52 AM

Using balanced cables with something like a Beach or Juicedlink XLR->1/8 converter box on the camera end will not degrade the sound quality over any cable run you're likely to encounter. Using a simple XLR->1/8 adapter cable, on the other hand, unbalances the entire system and runs the risk of picking up electrical noise if the cable is more than about 3 metres long.

Rob deJong · March 17th, 2010, 07:44 AM

OK, thanks for the sound advise!

Andrew Smith · March 17th, 2010, 08:31 AM

Go the Juiced product, as it is superior to the BeachTek. See the third party review here: Article: 5D Mark II Audio Exposed

Also, plenty of explanatory videos at the Juiced Link site. (juicedLink)

Andrew

Rob deJong · March 17th, 2010, 11:19 AM

Anyway, I want to use the NTG-2 on a canon hf s camcorder. Will it not be too long?

AND

would the basket from the Rycote Universal Camera Kit fit the Rode Videomic too?

March 17th, 2010, 01:22 AM	#1
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	NTG-2 connectivity I am looking for a shotgun to use on bot my camcorder and DSLR. I can get the NTG-2 for a good price, but how do I connect this mic to the minijack on my camcorder and DSLR?

March 17th, 2010, 03:52 AM	#4
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	Using balanced cables with something like a Beach or Juicedlink XLR->1/8 converter box on the camera end will not degrade the sound quality over any cable run you're likely to encounter. Using a simple XLR->1/8 adapter cable, on the other hand, unbalances the entire system and runs the risk of picking up electrical noise if the cable is more than about 3 metres long. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

March 17th, 2010, 01:46 AM	#2
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	The better way - using one of these boxes Welcome to BeachTek.com! Keeps your cables balanced if the NTG-2 is on a long run away from the camera The cheap way - using an XLR to stereo minijack cable. You need to be sure it's wired correctly - it's the mono balanced mic to stereo input version you need. Hosa Technology \| Mini Stereo Male to 3-pin XLR \| XVM-101F \| B&H It is unwise to extend these cables as the whole cable between the mic and the camera can end up as a giant antenna for random RF rubbish

March 17th, 2010, 03:32 AM	#3
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	Using such a cable is not reducing sound quality? I mean, I am buying the NTG-2 because of better quality then for example the Rode Videomic. Also for better directional skills. But if I sound impoverishes with cables, then there is not use to spend this extra money.

March 17th, 2010, 07:44 AM	#5
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	OK, thanks for the sound advise!

March 17th, 2010, 08:31 AM	#6
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,065	Go the Juiced product, as it is superior to the BeachTek. See the third party review here: Article: 5D Mark II Audio Exposed Also, plenty of explanatory videos at the Juiced Link site. (juicedLink) Andrew

March 17th, 2010, 11:19 AM	#7
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	Anyway, I want to use the NTG-2 on a canon hf s camcorder. Will it not be too long? AND would the basket from the Rycote Universal Camera Kit fit the Rode Videomic too?