NTG-1 or NTG-2

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Haskey

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I asked this question in the audio forum and had no answers yet. However, it's also relevant to the XHA1 forum so here goes.

I've seen a number of posts talking about the comparison between the two Rode microphones, NTG-1 and NTG-2 which concentrate one having a battery compartment.

However, after looking at the spec sheets for both microphones I see that the impedances seem quite different. The NTG-1 is 50ohms and the NTG-2 is 250ohms (p48) and 350ohms (battery). If I want to use this with my Canon XHA1 which has an input impedance of 600ohms which one should I go for? Will one respond better or be noticeable louder than the other or will there really be no difference? I've read a lot about the theory of impedance matching but does it make a difference in practice?

Thanks in advance,

Steve
 
Steve. The NTG 2 IMO. Heres my thoughts though. None of these prosumer cams - including HVX are offering much in the way of sound. I mean its ok, but nothing that couldnt use a little help. I use a premixer for that reason.
 
Almost bought the ntg2 -- I liked the fact that it's self-powered with the battery.
 
Doubted just like you. Chose to take the NTG2 because of the battery option for a small difference in price and didn`t regret. The sound is really superb!
 
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