I'm currently using a T5i and just recently purchased Rode NTG-2 and Zoom H4n and need to mount both of them to my DSLR. What would be the best solution to achieve this? Are there any particularly inexpensive ways this can be done? Could you guys recommend any shoulder rigs or cages?
NTG-2 and Zoom H4n mounted on DSLR
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drapeama
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The simple way would be using a cage for the camera.
I recently put back to use my old DIY FigRig that I made out of PVC back in 2009:
The rig costs around 40$ in material, then you can add the cable and XLR connectors if you want. But the basic setup is roughly 40$.
Did it with an internal audio cable, so the mic can be plugged and unplugged directly from the rig. Nothing is in the way while operating the rig.
Just a suggestion.
I recently put back to use my old DIY FigRig that I made out of PVC back in 2009:
The rig costs around 40$ in material, then you can add the cable and XLR connectors if you want. But the basic setup is roughly 40$.
Did it with an internal audio cable, so the mic can be plugged and unplugged directly from the rig. Nothing is in the way while operating the rig.
Just a suggestion.
egproductions
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Sometimes tripods have 1/4" threads on the side of the tripod head. You can use a spigot to mount on the side there. I do this on occasion but prefer to use a field mixer and use the camera as a recorder.
The NTG2 has a lowish audio output level compared to other better quality mics and if used with the H4n the input gain needs to be raised to get a good level on the recorder.
The H4n has poor preamps.... so if you raise the gain you will get lots of 'hiss'.
The Rode NTG1 has similar gain to the NTG2 except the 2 can run on an internal battery this give the H4n a little better battery life which is quite poor when running ANY phantom powered mics.
So in brief the Rode NTG 1 & 2 make a poor choice when used with the H4n. The Rode NTG3 is a much better choice.
The Rode NTG1 & 2 and the H4n came onto the market at about the same time and in theory make an ideal combination.... BUT in reality they dont.
The H4n has poor preamps.... so if you raise the gain you will get lots of 'hiss'.
The Rode NTG1 has similar gain to the NTG2 except the 2 can run on an internal battery this give the H4n a little better battery life which is quite poor when running ANY phantom powered mics.
So in brief the Rode NTG 1 & 2 make a poor choice when used with the H4n. The Rode NTG3 is a much better choice.
The Rode NTG1 & 2 and the H4n came onto the market at about the same time and in theory make an ideal combination.... BUT in reality they dont.
drapeama
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I bought a JuicedLink preamp (as pictured) and it performs relatively well when used in combo with the NTG2. The NTG2 isn't a bad mic, it's just that it doesn't have a high or hot output. With a good preamp, it works just fine.