Rode SM3 or SM5? at DVinfo.net

Gord Trenholm · September 2nd, 2008, 05:25 PM

I'm going to be purchasing a Rode NTG-2 mic and deadcat for my XH-A1 and was wondering if anyone has a preference for the hot shoe shock mount or the mic holder shock mount. Just don't know if the deadcat will show up in the picture using either of these shock mounts.

Edward Carlson · September 2nd, 2008, 06:45 PM

I prefer the SM5 because it frees up the hot shoe for light or wireless mic mounting. The SM3 does have the advantage of being tilt-able, though. I would measure where the SM5 would put the mic and see if the hair would get in the way. If so use the SM3 so you can tilt it upwards slightly.

September 2nd, 2008, 05:25 PM	#1
Gord Trenholm New Boot Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jasper, Alberta, Canada Posts: 7	Rode SM3 or SM5? I'm going to be purchasing a Rode NTG-2 mic and deadcat for my XH-A1 and was wondering if anyone has a preference for the hot shoe shock mount or the mic holder shock mount. Just don't know if the deadcat will show up in the picture using either of these shock mounts.

September 2nd, 2008, 06:45 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	I prefer the SM5 because it frees up the hot shoe for light or wireless mic mounting. The SM3 does have the advantage of being tilt-able, though. I would measure where the SM5 would put the mic and see if the hair would get in the way. If so use the SM3 so you can tilt it upwards slightly.