HMC151 / Rode NTG-2 + SM5

[Exact]

I'm looking at ordering a new mic tomorrow, and was looking at the Rode NTG-2 with the SM5 suspension mount and Rode Dead Cat.

Any reason these would cause a problems on the HMC150/151?

Any problems with the SM5 mount?

 

[jambredz]

nope. rode = good mic.

u mite want to get the rode blimp though.

 

[Exact]

I think I am going to have to agree with you. The 'indoor' foam and dead cat are pretty useless outside.

Do you have any personal experience with the Blimp?

 

[Hunter Starnes]

I'm looking at ordering a new mic tomorrow, and was looking at the Rode NTG-2 with the SM5 suspension mount and Rode Dead Cat.

Any reason these would cause a problems on the HMC150/151?

Any problems with the SM5 mount?

Be aware that the hair from the dead cat might get into your frame. The suspension mount might fix this problem, but i don't know.

Been very happy with my NTG-2. :thumbsup:

 

[Exact]

Be aware that the hair from the dead cat might get into your frame. The suspension mount might fix this problem, but i don't know.

Been very happy with my NTG-2. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the reply. I have the NTG-2 and cat now - but while I'm generally happy with the mic itself, I'm not happy with the residual wind noise even with the dead cat on.

Yes I am using the mount so I'm not seeing hair in the frame.

I'm looking at the Blimp as a possible solution - but would like to hear from some one who has one.....

 

[jambredz]

yeh i find the dead cat i have (k tech) to be generally useless...i dont have personal experience witht eh rode blimp but i hear good things...and its less expensive than the others. You can get 'em at dvcreators.net ( dvEstore)with a 5% or 10% dvxuser discount (i cant remember which it is).

here is our very own sound Guru Matt Gattemeier giving some reviews.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xRnhJ8xoQk

Wind test

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KImKWfucfdw&feature=related