So my camera got splashed a few months back and the on board mic hasn't worked since.. I recently purchased a Rode NTG-1 mic and it isn't picking up any audio either. I've tried both inputs and still nothing. Is there something I am forgetting to do when hooking up the shotgun mic? I searched through the whole menu and couldn't find much. Thanks a lot.
Blown Onboard Mic / Rode NTG-1 Question
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tashbee
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the second post here goes about setting up a mic
http://dvinfo.net/conf/archive/index.php/t-41178.html
i would look that over
by no means am i an audio expert but just trying to help
sorry if it doesnt, try posting in the audio section of dvxuser maybe
you will probably get alot more informative responses
http://dvinfo.net/conf/archive/index.php/t-41178.html
i would look that over
by no means am i an audio expert but just trying to help
sorry if it doesnt, try posting in the audio section of dvxuser maybe
you will probably get alot more informative responses
iain.bason
Well-known member
Is it possible that it was the audio circuitry that got blown, rather than the mic?
At any rate, you need to:
1. Plug the mic into one of the XLR inputs (say, channel 2);
2. Set "Input 2" on the front of the camera to "mic";
3. Set "CH 2 select" and "CH 1 select" under the LCD both to "input 2";
4. IF AND ONLY IF the mic needs 48v phantom power, set the "Mic Power +48v" switch for channel 2 to "on". Setting it to "off" won't hurt anything, but you won't get any sound if the mic needs it. Setting it to "on" may damage a mic that doesn't need it. (I don't know enough about mics to say for sure, but personally I would be cautious.)
At any rate, you need to:
1. Plug the mic into one of the XLR inputs (say, channel 2);
2. Set "Input 2" on the front of the camera to "mic";
3. Set "CH 2 select" and "CH 1 select" under the LCD both to "input 2";
4. IF AND ONLY IF the mic needs 48v phantom power, set the "Mic Power +48v" switch for channel 2 to "on". Setting it to "off" won't hurt anything, but you won't get any sound if the mic needs it. Setting it to "on" may damage a mic that doesn't need it. (I don't know enough about mics to say for sure, but personally I would be cautious.)
It is possible that the circuitry is the problem. Another thing is, if I clap or when my dog barks, my onboard mic picks up the high pitch spikes still. So it is reading SOME audio signal. My mic does indeed use phantom power and I've tried that set up, no luck. Looks like I may be purchasing a new camera.