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July 13th, 2007, 12:51 PM | #1 |
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Should I use HPF in breezy conditions
I have a Rode NTG-2 mic on my Canon XHA1. I mainly film outdoors, and living in Wales, we usually have a lot of windy weather. I have the supplied foam windshield and dead cat, but was wondering if using the HPF on the mic would be better for these conditions. What exactly does this filter do.
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July 13th, 2007, 01:03 PM | #2 |
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Hey Mark Could you let us (the newbie group) know what an HPF is?
oh and also...dead cat? Do you live on the coast of Wales or inland? Regards, Terry. |
July 13th, 2007, 01:07 PM | #3 |
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A HPF(High Pass Filter) rolls off frequencies under a certain frequency. In the case of your Rode NTG-2 it's 80hz. It's a fairly gentle rolloff so it's not like your microphone won't pick up any 70hz material but if that's important to you then don't engage the HPF. Use your ears and if the wind is still present in the audo then try engaging the filter if everything sounds good then there is no need in loosing these frequencies for no reason.
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Quote:
http://www.rycote.com/products/softie/windshield/ or http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Wind_Muff.html
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July 14th, 2007, 10:06 AM | #5 |
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Ohhh I get it...Dead cat, clever :)
Thanks Steve. So an HPF will help filter low frequencies along with the already existing filter built into the mic? I am asking because this may be useful to me when i'm out shooting on site. It does get quite windy, enough to blow you over sometimes. I suppose this HPF is an accessory and not something on the mic itself? |
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July 15th, 2007, 07:45 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for all the reply's. The HPF did help in cutting the wind noise down a little.
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