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Ollie Walton · May 14th, 2010, 03:45 PM

Hi all

what shotgun condenser will fit in the Z1 mic holder?

i was looking to buy rode ntg 2?

I want to use it instead of purchasing a boom pole and hiring a sound operator

Philip Howells · May 16th, 2010, 03:54 AM

I don't know the specific answer but I would recommend that whichever microphone you buy you also buy a proper spring-suspension shockmount for it. There is one which fits into the Z1 clip, though I can't recall the manufacturer. The Z1 mount transmits too much handling noise for my liking and the additional mount also swings the mic further away from the lens..

John Wiley · May 16th, 2010, 05:06 AM

Rode makes 2 types of shockmounts which work with the NTG-2. One mounts in the shoe mount, while the other mounts in the mic holder.

If it's going to be used in place of a boom pole then it's best to have it shock-mounted. The only time I wouldn't bother shock-mounting is when it's not your primary source (ie you have another mic plugged in) and you just want that mic as a back-up or sratch track.

I would recommend either the Rode NTG-2 (batteries or phantom) or NTG-1 (phantom power only). Great sounding mics for the money.

Rick Reineke · May 18th, 2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ollie Walton

Hi all

what shotgun condenser will fit in the Z1 mic holder?

i was looking to buy rode ntg 2?

I want to use it instead of purchasing a boom pole and hiring a sound operator

I assume you understand the ramifications of using a camera mic opposed to a boom pole and/or hiring a sound operator. The sound would be far different in most instances, no matter what mic you choose. That said, I also recommend using a shock mount.

Pete Cofrancesco · May 18th, 2010, 04:45 PM

I own the z1 and the mic holder has "wiggle room" to fit most any non hand held condenser mic.

May 14th, 2010, 03:45 PM	#1
Ollie Walton Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 156	Z1 mic Hi all what shotgun condenser will fit in the Z1 mic holder? i was looking to buy rode ntg 2? I want to use it instead of purchasing a boom pole and hiring a sound operator

May 16th, 2010, 03:54 AM	#2
Philip Howells Trustee Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 1,212	I don't know the specific answer but I would recommend that whichever microphone you buy you also buy a proper spring-suspension shockmount for it. There is one which fits into the Z1 clip, though I can't recall the manufacturer. The Z1 mount transmits too much handling noise for my liking and the additional mount also swings the mic further away from the lens..

May 16th, 2010, 05:06 AM	#3
John Wiley Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,155	Rode makes 2 types of shockmounts which work with the NTG-2. One mounts in the shoe mount, while the other mounts in the mic holder. If it's going to be used in place of a boom pole then it's best to have it shock-mounted. The only time I wouldn't bother shock-mounting is when it's not your primary source (ie you have another mic plugged in) and you just want that mic as a back-up or sratch track. I would recommend either the Rode NTG-2 (batteries or phantom) or NTG-1 (phantom power only). Great sounding mics for the money.

May 18th, 2010, 04:45 PM	#5
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	I own the z1 and the mic holder has "wiggle room" to fit most any non hand held condenser mic.