NTG-2 vs these 3 mics

If you are looking for Lav mics try the Rode Lav mics, I have just bought 6 of them, compared to DPA's, Sony ECM77, Sennheiser ME2 they are equal or better quality.
A good way to test a Lav mic is to listen to the output and gently shake your car keys near it, bad mics you will hear the top end tearing where as good mics sound clean and smooth.
The only negative is the Rode mic clip is a bit basic compared to the others..... but the Rode lav mic sounds good
 
I have Sennheiser G2, G3 and Sony systems and thats one of the several reasons why I bought the Rode mics, with a quick change of the connector and the mic will adapt to virtually ANY radio mic system or even a phantom powered cable.

The Senni G2 (I think sound better than the G3's) BUT the G2 doesn't have a portable diversity RX.
G3's are great for scanning and syncing as a pair and DOES have diversity.
The Sony (previously I thought sounded flat) but with a different mic sound 'very open' (like cable) compared to the Senni models, But this model Sony doesn't scan but it does have a low / high TX power setting which is nice.

Lectrosonics ,Zaxcom and the top end Sennheiser are just wonderful professional setups and are a dream to use.

I would like to try the NEW Sony UWP-D series TX / RX systems...... might be better than the G3's. The Sony's have mic / line inputs and monitor out on the RX.
http://videoandfilmmaker.com/wp/index.php/news/sonys-new-uwp-d-wireless-microphone/
 
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Thanks again. I was able to look up some of the items you mentioned online. I will be back on this thread soon to get more info once my purchase decisions are narrowed down.

The Rode does sound good on their "sound booth" demo.
 
Ted Ramasola said:
How about transmitter/recieiver? which is a good value for money to pair with the rode?
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Note that "lav mic" is not synonymous with "wireless." There are many circumstances where a lav on the talent is desired but the mobility of wireless is not needed. Hard-wiring the lav capsule with a $30 cable will beat a $1000 wireless setup any day.
 
RaduR998 said:
So what do you think about ntg 2?as well as indoor and outdoor?
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Here's a test I've done a couple years ago. Not the best, but it feature the NTG2 indoor, in a living room with someone reading on a couch. Can give you an idea.
I don't own a lot of "good" mics to start with, so the NTG2 as well as my MB4k are the only one you should really listen to in that video.
 
The G2/3 100 series body pack transmitter does have a line level option.. it does not have hi/lo RF power switching or a HP monitor in the receiver. Bother of which would be nice however. I never noticed any 'audible' difference between the G2 and G3. The G3 is less likely to get multipath RF hits due to the diversity receiver. The gain adj. on the G3 transmitter is higher resolution as well.. 3dB steps, formally 10 on the G2.
 
Will you be booming the mic, or it be camera mounted? If you are camera mounting the mic a shotgun would be your worst choice. And, if the mic will be boomed, will you be swinging the boom or handing it off to someone else?

As with most technical endeavors, yes, you do need the proper tools. But more than that you need knowledge, skills and practical experience. A shotgun will do just fine indoors - if you are willing to put in the extra effort to reduce sound reflections, and if you aim the shotgun mic with precision. Unfortunately, booming a mic well requires a great deal of skill and experience. Please don't take this the wrong way, but I get the feeling that neither you nor anyone working with you will have the needed skills.

Now, on to the mics...

If your audio recorder will supply phantom power you can consider the Rode NTG-1 instead of the Rode NTG-2. The Audio Technica AT875 should also be considered instead of the Audio Technica AT897. The NTG-1 and AT875 have hotter output levels than the NTG-2 and AT897, but note that the NTG-1 and AT875 must have external phantom power. If you are using an audio recorder like the H4n, DR-40 or DR-100 their batteries will deplete much more rapidly when supplying phantom power.

Besides the mic you will need a decent boom-pole, a shock-mount (which usually comes with the mic) and at least some semblance of wind protection.
 
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