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RØDE NTG2 Premium Multi-Powered Supercardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone for Location Recording, Foley and Voice Overs
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R DE NTG2 Condenser Shotgun Microphone - Black
Delivery between 7–13 July $48.38
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Rode NTG2 Shotgun Microphone - Black
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Great sound quality for an intro level mic. I had researched a lot of mics before landing on the NTG2, and I have to admit that I had absolutely no buyers remorse after testing it out. Normally I pair it with my Tascam DR-60mkII, however, even with a little painters tape to increase the diameter, I've been recently attaching it directly to my Canon C100. This mic is great for dialog, interviews, and commonly use it for voice overs and podcast work when attached to a boom arm. My only disappointment (and it was really an unreal expectation on my part) was that it, while being an amazing directional microphone, did not cut out as much echo from rooms as I had thought it would. Yes, I'm guilty of recording in completely empty rooms with hardwood floors. However, even ... MoreGreat sound quality for an intro level mic. I had researched a lot of mics before landing on the NTG2, and I have to admit that I had absolutely no buyers remorse after testing it out. Normally I pair it with my Tascam DR-60mkII, however, even with a little painters tape to increase the diameter, I've been recently attaching it directly to my Canon C100. This mic is great for dialog, interviews, and commonly use it for voice overs and podcast work when attached to a boom arm. My only disappointment (and it was really an unreal expectation on my part) was that it, while being an amazing directional microphone, did not cut out as much echo from rooms as I had thought it would. Yes, I'm guilty of recording in completely empty rooms with hardwood floors. However, even in conditions where that same room was relatively dressed, our equipment off to one side, and about eight people, there was still some ambient echo. More a testament to the power of this microphone (and my neglect to put up sound blankets).
originally posted on adorama.com
Happy with the Rode NTG2 Shotgun Mic and have already tested it both indoor and outdoor and I'm so impressed with the results. Great sound! And the fact that I can use an AA battery for the phantom power gives it a versatility I can't get with many other mics.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I've been wanting to buy this Mic for a while now and finally got to! I am so happy with the Rode NTG2 Shotgun Mic and have already tested it both indoor and outdoor and I'm so impressed with the results. This is a great microphone for any experience level, from filmmakers just starting out to seasoned pros, the sound capture is clear and crisp and the mic is beyond user-friendly.
| General | |
| Product Type | Microphone |
| Diameter | 2.2 cm |
| Length | 28 cm |
| Weight | 161 g |
RØDE NTG2 Premium Multi-Powered Supercardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone for Location Recording, Foley and Voice Overs
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
R DE NTG2 Condenser Shotgun Microphone - Black
Delivery between 7–13 July $48.38
Rode - NTG2
Rode NTG2 Shotgun Microphone - Black
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Rode Ntg2 Microphone
Free delivery
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Great sound quality for an intro level mic. I had researched a lot of mics before landing on the NTG2, and I have to admit that I had absolutely no buyers remorse after testing it out. Normally I pair it with my Tascam DR-60mkII, however, even with a little painters tape to increase the diameter, I've been recently attaching it directly to my Canon C100. This mic is great for dialog, interviews, and commonly use it for voice overs and podcast work when attached to a boom arm. My only disappointment (and it was really an unreal expectation on my part) was that it, while being an amazing directional microphone, did not cut out as much echo from rooms as I had thought it would. Yes, I'm guilty of recording in completely empty rooms with hardwood floors. However, even ... MoreGreat sound quality for an intro level mic. I had researched a lot of mics before landing on the NTG2, and I have to admit that I had absolutely no buyers remorse after testing it out. Normally I pair it with my Tascam DR-60mkII, however, even with a little painters tape to increase the diameter, I've been recently attaching it directly to my Canon C100. This mic is great for dialog, interviews, and commonly use it for voice overs and podcast work when attached to a boom arm. My only disappointment (and it was really an unreal expectation on my part) was that it, while being an amazing directional microphone, did not cut out as much echo from rooms as I had thought it would. Yes, I'm guilty of recording in completely empty rooms with hardwood floors. However, even in conditions where that same room was relatively dressed, our equipment off to one side, and about eight people, there was still some ambient echo. More a testament to the power of this microphone (and my neglect to put up sound blankets).
Happy with the Rode NTG2 Shotgun Mic and have already tested it both indoor and outdoor and I'm so impressed with the results. Great sound! And the fact that I can use an AA battery for the phantom power gives it a versatility I can't get with many other mics.
I've been wanting to buy this Mic for a while now and finally got to! I am so happy with the Rode NTG2 Shotgun Mic and have already tested it both indoor and outdoor and I'm so impressed with the results. This is a great microphone for any experience level, from filmmakers just starting out to seasoned pros, the sound capture is clear and crisp and the mic is beyond user-friendly.
First, I had bought the Rode VidMic Pro, but returned it because it was so difficult to change the 9 volt battery in the poorly engineered battery cage. I upgraded to the NTG2 that has an easier to change battery and am glad I did because I like simplicity in the late, great Steve Jobs style. I'd give this mic 5 stars after only one gig, but did not only because it lacks a warning light should the battery go low. But that is not a big problem thanks to today's lithium batteries and I can use a $10 battery status checker to know before I go out on a job. In an ideal world, the design engineer would also have put the battery on the end where it would be easier to change when mounted on the universal shock mount. And when the user puts on a Dead Cat over the foam part ... MoreFirst, I had bought the Rode VidMic Pro, but returned it because it was so difficult to change the 9 volt battery in the poorly engineered battery cage. I upgraded to the NTG2 that has an easier to change battery and am glad I did because I like simplicity in the late, great Steve Jobs style. I'd give this mic 5 stars after only one gig, but did not only because it lacks a warning light should the battery go low. But that is not a big problem thanks to today's lithium batteries and I can use a $10 battery status checker to know before I go out on a job. In an ideal world, the design engineer would also have put the battery on the end where it would be easier to change when mounted on the universal shock mount. And when the user puts on a Dead Cat over the foam part of the mic, it would have been a better design to have the one little mini-mini slider gauge farther back, as now I can't get to it on the job if needed without a lot of effort.
The AA battery this mic takes provides enough power to the output for a DSLR input, but not enough for a field recorder. The field recorder used with this otherwise would need phantom power and good pre amps connected through XLR connection only (not trs). It's said that the zoom H4n is not a good pairing with this mic. If building a field setup, I'd suggest pairing the NTG2 with a fostex fr2 or a tascam 60d mkii. This being said, it is great value and a solid microphone otherwise.
Having the ability to move my mic source closer to my subject has drastically improved my audio quality. only used a few times but it has a very good sound. Very happy with this. Dont care much for the battery option and usually that portion unscrews a little easily if im removing from a mic clip or something, but thats not a big deal. great build quality. Shock mount in the kit i got was decent. that new lyre mounts would be better i think, but the simple shock mount works like its supposed to.
I'm leaving a neutral rating because I was not able to actually use the microphone. It was damaged out of the box at the end where the XLR connection is made. I only point this out because I almost went past the return window before I opened the box. Remember to check your product when it arrives just to be safe even if you don't plan to use it right away. I'm surprised this wasn't caught in QA with Rode as there was very clear damage to the product and the box appeared to be factory sealed.
These moderately priced mics are star performers. I've been using them to good effect in a variety of choir presentations and also on lecterns. looking forward to trialing them distance (~1.5M) mic'ing reed instruments. they'll also almost certainly get attached to video cameras in AV gigs
The NTG2 is a great mic for the price, though it does lean a little bit on the low end for my liking. That being said, I have no real complaints about it. It just works well, which is all I could ask. The rest of the kit is pretty standard. The dead cat works well and I haven't noticed any detectable amount of quality loss when using it, the cables are all good. The mount is nice and does it's job. My only problem with this kit was the Auray boom pole. The one that arrived had a broken connector in the handle, causing the cord to coil up inside. My replacement came quickly, but I noticed that when the pole is completely extended there, the coiled cord rattled LOUDLY against the inside. I could see this being a big issue when I need full extension, though that hasn't ... MoreThe NTG2 is a great mic for the price, though it does lean a little bit on the low end for my liking. That being said, I have no real complaints about it. It just works well, which is all I could ask. The rest of the kit is pretty standard. The dead cat works well and I haven't noticed any detectable amount of quality loss when using it, the cables are all good. The mount is nice and does it's job. My only problem with this kit was the Auray boom pole. The one that arrived had a broken connector in the handle, causing the cord to coil up inside. My replacement came quickly, but I noticed that when the pole is completely extended there, the coiled cord rattled LOUDLY against the inside. I could see this being a big issue when I need full extension, though that hasn't had to happen yet. Over all, I am happy with the bundle.
First, IGNORE every comment by someone who thinks it's a good idea to leave a battery inside a piece of electronics... they are truly ignorant rookies and will someday wake up to find leakage has damaged their gear. You should ALWAYS take the battery out of everything it goes into when you're finished. In fact, if you're conscientious about your work, you'll start with new batteries every time you pull it out to use it. That said, if a microphone isn't plugged into a circuit, it's not converting sound into signal quietly, so any usage with battery inside while you reset a stage or move the camera doesn't need to be turned off - you can literally use an NTG-2 for DAYS without needing to change the battery... but you still should. Imagine the thrill of hitting record, ... MoreFirst, IGNORE every comment by someone who thinks it's a good idea to leave a battery inside a piece of electronics... they are truly ignorant rookies and will someday wake up to find leakage has damaged their gear. You should ALWAYS take the battery out of everything it goes into when you're finished. In fact, if you're conscientious about your work, you'll start with new batteries every time you pull it out to use it. That said, if a microphone isn't plugged into a circuit, it's not converting sound into signal quietly, so any usage with battery inside while you reset a stage or move the camera doesn't need to be turned off - you can literally use an NTG-2 for DAYS without needing to change the battery... but you still should. Imagine the thrill of hitting record, the actors are speaking, the music is playing, the scene is playing out right before your eyes... but because you wanted to use a single AA battery for 6 to 9 months to reduce your operating overhead, you accidentally left the mic turned off... and now it's all gone on without you. Not very professional. Consider that a mic using phantom power doesn't have an on/off switch... why not? It's using power supplied by a mixer or a camera or SOMETHING... shouldn't it have an on/off switch? Mics costing thousands of dollars do not have on/off switches, the NTG-2 doesn't need one either. Next, consider the folks that couldn't figure out why they have hum, or worse, that the mic doesn't fit their holder on their camera. No professional sound person in the world will tell you it's okay to run around with a microphone near enough to record the constant electro-mechanical whirrs and clicks of your camera. Shotgun mics are by definition a mic that's designed to be 2 feet or less from the sound producing orofice you are recording... not standing 10 feet away, or across the room. They are, in fact, designed with a very narrow pickup to LIMIT ambient noise and get better recording of the speaker you are 2 feet in distance from. They are NOT designed for use in a closed room where reflection will bounce around. The NTG-2 mic is a very good mic for most outdoor ambient conditions. There are better ones but not for the money. The ability to have both battery powered and phantom powered modes makes it far more useful in a broader range of circumstances than most. It has a professional XLR connection because that's what it's supposed to use, not a consumer 3.5mm TRS plug that will crack, break and fail. If you want a decent mini-jack mic for your DSLR, get a Rode VideoMic, you'll be happier. If you want to do video production right, get the NTG-2 (or the much better and way more expensive NTG-3), but never kid yourself that one mic is suitable for every situation. I've seen a dozen reviews here saying it didn't work for this and it wasn't great for that and NONE of them were what a shotgun mic is designed for. But put it on a pole, not the camera. If you think having a mic sticking out in front of a video camera looks cool, just paint a dowel rod black, stick it in the holder and use the built-in mic. Most people won't know the difference in sound quality and you'll save money.
| General | |
| Product Type | Microphone |
| Diameter | 2.2 cm |
| Length | 28 cm |
| Weight | 161 g |
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