Need to choose between two Mics at DVinfo.net

Niall Megahey · February 26th, 2008, 05:42 AM

Im buying a mic for my z1 and cant decide which mic would be best suited for Weddings.
Its Between the Rode Videomic and the Rode NTG2,
Has anyone tried them both?? I know the videomic has a 3.5 minijack, but I can get a 3.5 to xlr adapter so that’s not a problem

The Videomic is a lot cheaper but needs a 9v battery to power it which is putting me off too, while the ntg2 runs off 48v

Any advice would be brill, and most importantly is there a big difference in the sound

Steve House · February 26th, 2008, 06:01 AM

The Videomic is fine for consumer use but the NTG is without question the better of the two mics. The NTG-1 and NTG-2 are the same mic except that the -2 has an internal battery for power for use where phantom is not available while the -1 always requires a source of 48v phantom. Balanced output means it's less suseptible to noise pickup. You can move the -2 off the camera onto a boom more easily as mounts and wind protection are readily available in a range of price points. Interface the NTGs to a mixer will be a bit easier. All in all, go with the NTG unless budget is the overriding factor.

Ian Briscoe · February 27th, 2008, 04:35 AM

Another vote here for the NTG2.

Ian

Brendan Donohue · February 28th, 2008, 12:42 PM

ntg-2 fer shur...but the Videomic is a great solution for <$150, produces some nice audio..you can also rig it up on a boom, I wouldn't recommend any long cable runs though..

oh, wait, just realized you are shooting with a z1...has xlr's and a mic mount, correct? ntg-1/2 is a no brainer then...find them used for pretty cheap I bet

Gary Mckinstry · February 29th, 2008, 11:28 AM

Another vote for the rode ntg 1 or 2. Straight xlr into the Z1. Better than using a 3.5mm adapter. I have a rode ntg1 that will be going on ebay soon. I am having a clear out(too much stuff!!!!!!!)
Gary

Niall Megahey · February 29th, 2008, 01:13 PM

bought a ntg1 yesterday! didnt think ied ever have a use for the battery on the ntg2, the mic will be on the cam the whole time using 48v, plus its a bit smaller too.

Gary i wish i checked back sooner and seen that you were selling your mic. i would have bought yours! damm!! but could you email me a list of any other stuff your selling, Cheers

Thank for everyones help too

Dennis Cummins · March 3rd, 2008, 01:11 PM

Niall just wondering where you got the mic and how much you paid? Im also based in ireland and looking for the same type of mic. Was going to go for the Senn ME64 K6P but their a bit expensive. What are you using it for?

Niall Megahey · March 4th, 2008, 09:21 AM

Hi Dennis

I bought the mic from a music store in Germany called Thomann. .de for Germany. It worked out at 189euros. Not the cheapest place I could have got it. It was also on ebay but I had other stuff to get and after you spend 200euro there's no delivery charge know matter how much stuff you buy, or how big it is. Plus there very reliable and if you need to chat to someone they have great English and customer support. Worth the extra 20 quid or whatever

I do weddings by the way, need it to fit to my Sony Z1. Don’t know weather it will work for every scenario been a shotgun mic but im sure it will prove a great mic from what I hear to have on my gear list!

Niall

Dennis Cummins · March 4th, 2008, 05:40 PM

Cheers Niall, might have a look at them. http://www.dv247.com/ is also a good place for audio gear...

February 26th, 2008, 05:42 AM	#1
Niall Megahey Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 96	Need to choose between two Mics Im buying a mic for my z1 and cant decide which mic would be best suited for Weddings. Its Between the Rode Videomic and the Rode NTG2, Has anyone tried them both?? I know the videomic has a 3.5 minijack, but I can get a 3.5 to xlr adapter so that’s not a problem The Videomic is a lot cheaper but needs a 9v battery to power it which is putting me off too, while the ntg2 runs off 48v Any advice would be brill, and most importantly is there a big difference in the sound

February 26th, 2008, 06:01 AM	#2
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	The Videomic is fine for consumer use but the NTG is without question the better of the two mics. The NTG-1 and NTG-2 are the same mic except that the -2 has an internal battery for power for use where phantom is not available while the -1 always requires a source of 48v phantom. Balanced output means it's less suseptible to noise pickup. You can move the -2 off the camera onto a boom more easily as mounts and wind protection are readily available in a range of price points. Interface the NTGs to a mixer will be a bit easier. All in all, go with the NTG unless budget is the overriding factor. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

February 27th, 2008, 04:35 AM	#3
Ian Briscoe Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southport - UK Posts: 208	Another vote here for the NTG2. Ian

February 28th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#4
Brendan Donohue Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 161	ntg-2 fer shur...but the Videomic is a great solution for <$150, produces some nice audio..you can also rig it up on a boom, I wouldn't recommend any long cable runs though.. oh, wait, just realized you are shooting with a z1...has xlr's and a mic mount, correct? ntg-1/2 is a no brainer then...find them used for pretty cheap I bet

February 29th, 2008, 11:28 AM	#5
Gary Mckinstry Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 32	Another vote for the rode ntg 1 or 2. Straight xlr into the Z1. Better than using a 3.5mm adapter. I have a rode ntg1 that will be going on ebay soon. I am having a clear out(too much stuff!!!!!!!) Gary

February 29th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#6
Niall Megahey Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 96	bought a ntg1 yesterday! didnt think ied ever have a use for the battery on the ntg2, the mic will be on the cam the whole time using 48v, plus its a bit smaller too. Gary i wish i checked back sooner and seen that you were selling your mic. i would have bought yours! damm!! but could you email me a list of any other stuff your selling, Cheers Thank for everyones help too

March 3rd, 2008, 01:11 PM	#7
Dennis Cummins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 123	Niall just wondering where you got the mic and how much you paid? Im also based in ireland and looking for the same type of mic. Was going to go for the Senn ME64 K6P but their a bit expensive. What are you using it for?

March 4th, 2008, 09:21 AM	#8
Niall Megahey Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 96	Hi Dennis I bought the mic from a music store in Germany called Thomann. .de for Germany. It worked out at 189euros. Not the cheapest place I could have got it. It was also on ebay but I had other stuff to get and after you spend 200euro there's no delivery charge know matter how much stuff you buy, or how big it is. Plus there very reliable and if you need to chat to someone they have great English and customer support. Worth the extra 20 quid or whatever I do weddings by the way, need it to fit to my Sony Z1. Don’t know weather it will work for every scenario been a shotgun mic but im sure it will prove a great mic from what I hear to have on my gear list! Niall

March 4th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#9
Dennis Cummins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 123	Cheers Niall, might have a look at them. http://www.dv247.com/ is also a good place for audio gear...