Rode NTG-3 not working and shoot tomorrow, any ideas ? at DVinfo.net

Francesco Ragazzi · August 12th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Hi,

I've come back from a shoot a couple of weeks ago with a working Rode NTG-3 (I use with my Sony EX-1). Today, while trying out the equipment for tomorrow's shoot, I realize the mike is working for a couple of seconds, then it just dies out, with a sound similar to when a piece of audio equipment runs out of batteries.

No wait, I just tried again, it does not work at all now.

Any audio geniuses with clues ?

Thanks a lot that would help cure my growing panic attack.

Francesco.

Bryan Gilchrist · August 12th, 2009, 03:07 PM

Since the NTG-3 uses an external power source (phantom power), I would check that power source.

Shaun Roemich · August 12th, 2009, 03:08 PM

Is the EX1 set to send Phantom currently?

Francesco Ragazzi · August 12th, 2009, 03:20 PM

Hi both
Oh god. I just checked now and it was in the wrong setting (on the EX-1 the setup is on the camera, it must have just slipped and when you move). All solved, I must just be a little stressed out. This attack (and this post) was really unnecessary. It's good to feel the community support though. Thanks so much,
Francesco.

Allan Black · August 12th, 2009, 04:45 PM

Hi Francesco, we've all been there, well I have anyway. One time this new director was driving us all crazy and I'd had enough. When he asked what I was going to do about the loud traffic outside, I grumbled, 'put a mic out there and fade it out' He bought it.

Get an early night mate.

Cheers.

August 12th, 2009, 02:49 PM	#1
Francesco Ragazzi New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 16	Rode NTG-3 not working and shoot tomorrow, any ideas ? Hi, I've come back from a shoot a couple of weeks ago with a working Rode NTG-3 (I use with my Sony EX-1). Today, while trying out the equipment for tomorrow's shoot, I realize the mike is working for a couple of seconds, then it just dies out, with a sound similar to when a piece of audio equipment runs out of batteries. No wait, I just tried again, it does not work at all now. Any audio geniuses with clues ? Thanks a lot that would help cure my growing panic attack. Francesco.

August 12th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#3
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	Is the EX1 set to send Phantom currently? __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

August 12th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#5
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Hi Francesco, we've all been there, well I have anyway. One time this new director was driving us all crazy and I'd had enough. When he asked what I was going to do about the loud traffic outside, I grumbled, 'put a mic out there and fade it out' He bought it. Get an early night mate. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

August 12th, 2009, 03:07 PM	#2
Bryan Gilchrist Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 224	Since the NTG-3 uses an external power source (phantom power), I would check that power source.

August 12th, 2009, 03:20 PM	#4
Francesco Ragazzi New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 16	Hi both Oh god. I just checked now and it was in the wrong setting (on the EX-1 the setup is on the camera, it must have just slipped and when you move). All solved, I must just be a little stressed out. This attack (and this post) was really unnecessary. It's good to feel the community support though. Thanks so much, Francesco.