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Does the Rode NTG 1 fit well on the A1 ??
Hey guys, does anyone have the rode NTG-1 and does it fit well on the A1?
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Hi Suzanne,
for noise-related reasons, I suggest you forget the camera mic holder and put your NTG-1 on a shockmount. I use this one (with my NTG-2): Azden | SMH-1 Shock Mount for Shotgun Mics | SMH-1 | B&H Photo and it does the job. Best Vasco |
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http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/canon-xh-...p-ntg-1-a.html http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/canon-xh-...ock-mount.html http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/canon-xh-...h-a1-slot.html Try the Google search box at the bottom of the pages |
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Aside from the camera noise issue when mounted in the on-camera mount, which would likely manifest itself with any mic, an NTG-1 wearing foam and a dead cat will drape hairs in frame at Z0.
Get a shoe mounted mic holder and both problems vanish. Don't buy the Rode holder. It's cheaply made rubbish. The one that came with my NTG-1 broke after about three uses. I replaced it with this. Much better even if it is a bit dear. I'd suggest that you go for the NTG-2. The only difference is that it's battery powered which would let you use it without external power. If I had it to do again, I would. Other than that, I think, for the price the NTG-1 is brilliant. Here are two examples of the NTG-1 used for interviews in two different environments. This one is loud. This one is fairly quiet except for the last interview where the loudspeaker was cranked. |
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Both the NTG-1 and 2 sound exactly the same .. great for the price.
One of the biggest advantages of a prosumer buying the NTG-2 over the NTG-1 is...when you come to sell it, and you will one day, you'll have far more chance because it has the battery option. Suzanne, if you do buy the NTG-2 follow its instructions. NEVER leave the battery in it if you run 48V all the time....and the biggest *complaint* RODE get is .. people leaving the NTG-2 switched on when they put it away. They field daily calls about high battery usage....amazing but they do. Cheers. |
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Thanks so much, all of your information was extremely helpful!
let me ask you this though, I just realized I am using the shoe for my frezzi mini fill light, obviously I don't want to use the camera mount from all you've said about noise problems...now what? |
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Brilliant! Thanks guys, again... great advice.
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one option is to buy a J-rod (twin-mount): thej-rod.com You can put your Frezzi on the camera shoe, yet you still have two more shoes, one for your mic & shockmount, one for your wireless receiver... How about that? Best Vasco |
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very interesting!, have you used this before? That's a really good solution!
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very interesting!, have you used this before? That's a really good solution!
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Yes, Suzanne, and it works!
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