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Jeff Harper · May 22nd, 2008, 06:47 PM

I run a rode videomic on my vx2100 and it works fine for wedding ceremonies.

I am now looking for an equivalent upgrade for the stock mic on my PD150's. Any suggestions for a low cost upgrade?

Mike Beckett · May 23rd, 2008, 01:45 AM

Jeff,

For value for money, it's hard to beat the Rode NTG-1. I use it (well, the NTG-2, close enough) on my Sony V1, it's great bang for the buck. $200-ish, I think, not sure of the US price.

The NTG-1 takes phantom power, the NTG-2 is a couple of inches longer and can take either a AA battery or phantom power.

Jeff Harper · May 23rd, 2008, 04:35 AM

Thanks, Mike!

Chris Swanberg · May 23rd, 2008, 09:25 AM

I really like the NTG-2 as well. Dan Brockett is fond of the AT875r and it is available for under $200, you might give it a look.

Ilya Spektor · May 23rd, 2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Beckett

Jeff,

For value for money, it's hard to beat the Rode NTG-1. I use it (well, the NTG-2, close enough) on my Sony V1, it's great bang for the buck. $200-ish, I think, not sure of the US price.

The NTG-1 takes phantom power, the NTG-2 is a couple of inches longer and can take either a AA battery or phantom power.

I upgraded to Rode NTG-1 for my Sony PD-170. It is shorter than NTG-2, fits my bag perfectly (I use it only on my camcorder though...) During ceremonies I use it with normal sensitivity setting on Sony, but when you are at the reception with a loud DJ, you have to use mic ATT (-20dB) setting because this mic is very hot...

B&H has a nice set of NTG-1 with a cable and a shock-mount (SM-3, which is a shoe-mount) for $250 w/free shipping. I asked them to replace SM-3 for SM-5 shock-mount, since I use my light in the shoe-mount. SM-5 fits exactly into staff mic place, you can insert it there from front or back of the mic mount. Though it is heavier, it serves my purpose well.

Good Luck!

May 22nd, 2008, 06:47 PM	#1
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Shotgun upgrade. I run a rode videomic on my vx2100 and it works fine for wedding ceremonies. I am now looking for an equivalent upgrade for the stock mic on my PD150's. Any suggestions for a low cost upgrade?

May 23rd, 2008, 01:45 AM	#2
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Jeff, For value for money, it's hard to beat the Rode NTG-1. I use it (well, the NTG-2, close enough) on my Sony V1, it's great bang for the buck. $200-ish, I think, not sure of the US price. The NTG-1 takes phantom power, the NTG-2 is a couple of inches longer and can take either a AA battery or phantom power. __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube

May 23rd, 2008, 04:35 AM	#3
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Thanks, Mike!

May 23rd, 2008, 09:25 AM	#4
Chris Swanberg Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 904	I really like the NTG-2 as well. Dan Brockett is fond of the AT875r and it is available for under $200, you might give it a look.