NTG-2 on the XH-A1 mic holder...will I regret not using a shock mount?

Samuel Ko · October 8th, 2008, 12:18 PM

I use the Rode NTG-1 and the Rode Dead Cat and i place the mic in the mic holder of the A1 but the fur did show up on the LCD so i gave the cat a little haircut on the bottom piece until it didn't show up on the LCD(zoomed out of course)

Colin McDonald · October 10th, 2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Colin McDonald

Hmmm. Mine has just gone again - it was replaced in July. What kind of Shockmount did you buy, Tripp?

...And an instant offer of free replacement from the Rode UK reps. That's what I call service.

I think the SM3 could do with a washer between the tilt locking screw and the plate which it tightens against. Then if the tilt angle gets changed without loosening the screw, the plate doesn't get forced to turn and break the circular plastic enclosure.

UPDATE: Replacement arrived this morning.

Colin McDonald · February 24th, 2010, 04:35 PM

Here we go again. RIP number 3 SM3 - it just Rode off into the sunset.

It saw a lot of use, sometimes on a camera sometimes on a mic stand or boom but I was really very careful with it. Same fault at exactly the same place - round the tilt locking plate. It passed away in its sleep, overnight on a mic stand without the mic fitted.

However, I will take it up with the Rode UK rep and I am confident that they will sort it out. Don't be put off Rode mics, but be very gentle with the shockmounts.

Allan Black · February 25th, 2010, 03:44 AM

Hi everyone .. RODE HQ are looking into this now.

Cheers.

Colin McDonald · March 1st, 2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Colin McDonald

Here we go again. RIP number 3 SM3 - it just Rode off into the sunset.

New bottom assembly on its way from Rode UK rep. I'm sure that Rode will sort out the design/manufacturing prob, but it's good to know that their support and service is first class meantime.

Bryce Comer · March 1st, 2010, 11:47 PM

Hi Arif,
I would suggest using the Rode SM5 shock mount. It is very sturdy being machined aluminium, & will fit into the mic holder with a bit of gaffer tape to take up the slack between the two. This shock mount i have found to be very good at rejecting noise from the camera. You can also mount it from the front or the back of the mic bracket to make sure you don't end up with your mic in shot if you are using it with a fluffy or the like. This way will also leave your hotshoe free for other accessories.
Regards,
Bryce

February 24th, 2010, 04:35 PM	#18
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	... and another one bites the dust Here we go again. RIP number 3 SM3 - it just Rode off into the sunset. It saw a lot of use, sometimes on a camera sometimes on a mic stand or boom but I was really very careful with it. Same fault at exactly the same place - round the tilt locking plate. It passed away in its sleep, overnight on a mic stand without the mic fitted. However, I will take it up with the Rode UK rep and I am confident that they will sort it out. Don't be put off Rode mics, but be very gentle with the shockmounts. Last edited by Colin McDonald; February 24th, 2010 at 04:46 PM. Reason: Added more

February 25th, 2010, 03:44 AM	#19
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,938	Hi everyone .. RODE HQ are looking into this now. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

March 1st, 2010, 11:47 PM	#21
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Hi Arif, I would suggest using the Rode SM5 shock mount. It is very sturdy being machined aluminium, & will fit into the mic holder with a bit of gaffer tape to take up the slack between the two. This shock mount i have found to be very good at rejecting noise from the camera. You can also mount it from the front or the back of the mic bracket to make sure you don't end up with your mic in shot if you are using it with a fluffy or the like. This way will also leave your hotshoe free for other accessories. Regards, Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day! Last edited by Bryce Comer; March 1st, 2010 at 11:48 PM. Reason: Spelling mistake

October 8th, 2008, 12:18 PM	#16
Samuel Ko Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 47	I use the Rode NTG-1 and the Rode Dead Cat and i place the mic in the mic holder of the A1 but the fur did show up on the LCD so i gave the cat a little haircut on the bottom piece until it didn't show up on the LCD(zoomed out of course)