View Full Version : rode and G2?


Stephen Eastwood
October 9th, 2007, 12:58 PM
I was curious if a boom like this rode ntg2 can be plugged into a transmitter
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/481528-REG/Rode__NTG_2_Shotgun_Microphone.html

like this senheiser instead of a lav microphone
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/324273-REG/Sennheiser_EW122PG2_B_Evolution_G2_100_Series.html


Reason I ask is this, my main plan is to use two lav mics most often, and will buy two sets of senheisers so they are interchangable if something were to malfunction, I am also planning on getting the rode ntg2 to have a boom, and can use it on camera, but more often off, so I was hoping in place of wires I could connect it to a transmitter from one of the sets and use that to transmit the ride to the camera. I know senheiser also has a set which includes a handheld adapter, but was unsure if it was actually needed with a owered mic like that boom, and I am not sure if the rode could actually, with and adapter, plug into the transmitter at all.

Thanks.

Guy Cochran
October 9th, 2007, 01:30 PM
I'd get one of the Sennheiser Evolution G2 sets with the plug on transmitter. The model is called the EW100ENG G2. For $100 more you get the plug on transmitter which you can use directly on the back of the mic or plugged into a mixer. I can't see having an XLR to 1/8" cable going from a shotgun to a body pack transmitter. It would cause a lot of stress on that cable if it were flung around. And look pretty goofy too :)

Jeffery Magat
October 9th, 2007, 02:02 PM
The SKP 100 G2 does NOT provide phantom power.. you'll need the SKP 500.

Guy Cochran
October 9th, 2007, 02:08 PM
Jeffrey is correct the Sennheiser SKP 100 does not supply Phantom Power.
Fortunately, the RODE NTG-2 does not require phantom and can be self powered internally via a single "AA" battery.

Stephen Eastwood
October 12th, 2007, 08:00 AM
Yes, senheiser does make an adapter for this purpose to connect any powered boom to a transmitter pack so you do not need to mic transmitter. They carry them at B&H, not for phantom powered mics of course.