Mounting Rode NT2 to an XL2? at DVinfo.net

Adam Bray · December 14th, 2006, 02:41 AM

Is there a good way to mount the NT2 to an XL2? The mic is too slim and does not proppery fit in the stock mic holder. I have just been taping in there with gaffers tape. Surely there's a better way.

Steve House · December 14th, 2006, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam Bray

Is there a good way to mount the NT2 to an XL2? The mic is too slim and does not proppery fit in the stock mic holder. I have just been taping in there with gaffers tape. Surely there's a better way.

K-TEK makes a shockmount and adapter that fits into the stock mic holder. Get's the mic a little farther away from the camera noises as well.

Jay Massengill · December 14th, 2006, 12:08 PM

And if you want something a little better than gaffer's tape in the meantime, you can use a razor to cut a rectangle from a neoprene mouse-pad that's the right thickness. This will build up the diameter of the mic when you wrap it around the barrel and place it in the clamp.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · December 14th, 2006, 12:14 PM

I use rubber cut from a bicycle inner tube.

Guy Cochran · December 18th, 2006, 07:08 PM

Check out the RODE SM5 shockmount- it allows you to use the NTG-2 in the stock XL2 mic holder. It's cool because you're not giving up the hot shoe like you would with the SM3. Give me a ring if you'd like one for $35. We have a few here. 1-877-353-8077 http://www.rodemic.com/?pagename=Products&product=SM5

Ty Ford · December 20th, 2006, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Bray

Is there a good way to mount the NT2 to an XL2? The mic is too slim and does not proppery fit in the stock mic holder. I have just been taping in there with gaffers tape. Surely there's a better way.

Rode makes an adapter.

Ty Ford

December 14th, 2006, 02:41 AM	#1
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December 14th, 2006, 12:14 PM	#4
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December 18th, 2006, 07:08 PM	#5
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	Check out the RODE SM5 shockmount- it allows you to use the NTG-2 in the stock XL2 mic holder. It's cool because you're not giving up the hot shoe like you would with the SM3. Give me a ring if you'd like one for $35. We have a few here. 1-877-353-8077 http://www.rodemic.com/?pagename=Products&product=SM5 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

December 14th, 2006, 12:08 PM	#3
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	And if you want something a little better than gaffer's tape in the meantime, you can use a razor to cut a rectangle from a neoprene mouse-pad that's the right thickness. This will build up the diameter of the mic when you wrap it around the barrel and place it in the clamp.