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January 16th, 2006, 08:26 AM | #1 |
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I just started using a NTG-1 with my PD150. I like the mic but find it too hot for the camera and using the camera's 20db pad is just too much. Is anyone using this set up and having this problem?
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Yes Steve! I'm saying the mic seems to is too hot and 20db pad brings the level too low. As far as I can tell.
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You have adjusted the mic input level controls on the PD 150? What are you trying to record? Ty Ford |
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According to the audio experts the pd150 does much better recordings with the AGC on. Therefore I prefer to use the AGC, and I find the NTG-1 is too hot. I'm thinking of getting a cable produced with a pad built in. I was hoping someone else has experienced this and could advise how much pad will be needed. Thanks for all the replies.
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I am recording voice in an interview situation with the mic on a boom. I am using the AGC because I've read the pd 150 records better audio with the AGC on. Thanks, Aldo |
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When I use my wierless mic with the AGC I seem to get a perfect level and the sound is very good. When I tried my NTG-1 mic for dialog for the first time ( AGC on, which I want to use ), it sounded like the mic was distorting a tiny bit and levels looked much higher than I experienced with wireless system. I tried using the cameras 20 db pad and the levels were much to low. I could also tell from the headphones that the levels were not ideal either way. I want to use the camera's AGC with this mic, therefore I feel I need a pad that is less than the camera's 20db pad which is too much. What I've read on some PD150 sites and from what some audio guys tell me is that the camera records much better audio with the AGC. So I want to get the mic to a point to where the output is at an ideal level for the camera and the camera's AGC can work effectively. I was hoping someone on this site had already experienced this situation and had an ideal solution. I do not want to use a mixer because I'm a crew of one these days and don't need the extra equipment to deal with. Thanks for you responses. |
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I just got an NTG-1 to use with my HVR-A1. Fortunately the A1 has a 10db pad instead of the 20db pad of the PD-150/170. With the 10db pad, the level is a good match for the stock mic that it replaced and works well with AGC if I so desire. My guess is a short 10db attenuating XLR to XLR cable would make you happy.
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I'm meeting with a sound man friend of mine on Thursday to test the mic and determine the amount of pad to build into the cable. 10db does sound about right. Thanks for the info Laurence.
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January 19th, 2006, 10:53 AM | #13 |
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After much testing with an audio guy and trying various mic pad situations here is our conclusion. Using the NTG-1 mic with a PD150 and AGC on, 15db pad hits the sweet spot. 10db is OK but 15db is much better.
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This site might help you figure out the h-pad resistance values:
http://www.icycolors.com/nu9n/tpad-calculator.html |
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