audiorecorder rode NTG2

Tom Van den Berghe · September 21st, 2013, 10:21 AM

No answers anymore about my question.
I think I will go for the beachtek:

Will this work on my rode NTG2 which is now minijack output in my case?

Richard Crowley · September 21st, 2013, 11:21 AM

Yes, that Beachtek model with 3.5mm inputs and output is probably the best solution if you want to keep using that microphone. It does essentially the same thing as that Sescom level control, but with a better form-factor, and connectors which match your equipment.

NOTE:
1) A shotgun mic is NOT a good choice for what you are doing.
2) It is NOT true that an attenuator will prevent you from controlling levels. It only reduces them, which is exactly what you seek.
3) That JVC camera model is an excellent example of modern equipment optimized for great video but treats audio as an afterthought or a 3rd class passenger.

I would try using a much less sensitive, cardioid or even omnidirectional microphone. Such as an Electrovoice 635A

Tom Van den Berghe · September 21st, 2013, 11:40 AM

thank you very much Richard! I really appreciate your explanation.

September 21st, 2013, 10:21 AM	#16
Tom Van den Berghe Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BELGIUM Posts: 402	Re: audiorecorder rode NTG2 No answers anymore about my question. I think I will go for the beachtek: Beachtek MCC-2 on Vimeo Will this work on my rode NTG2 which is now minijack output in my case?

September 21st, 2013, 11:21 AM	#17
Richard Crowley Trustee Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,238	Re: audiorecorder rode NTG2 Yes, that Beachtek model with 3.5mm inputs and output is probably the best solution if you want to keep using that microphone. It does essentially the same thing as that Sescom level control, but with a better form-factor, and connectors which match your equipment. NOTE: 1) A shotgun mic is NOT a good choice for what you are doing. 2) It is NOT true that an attenuator will prevent you from controlling levels. It only reduces them, which is exactly what you seek. 3) That JVC camera model is an excellent example of modern equipment optimized for great video but treats audio as an afterthought or a 3rd class passenger. I would try using a much less sensitive, cardioid or even omnidirectional microphone. Such as an Electrovoice 635A

September 21st, 2013, 11:40 AM	#18
Tom Van den Berghe Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BELGIUM Posts: 402	Re: audiorecorder rode NTG2 thank you very much Richard! I really appreciate your explanation.