Rode NTG 2 inserting battery

chromeboy007

chromeboy007

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Hi there, I have always used phantom so I never had to do this. I'm trying to insert a AA battery into the mic. The instruction says turn the bottom part anti clockwise. Simple enough. Except mine won't turn, clockwise or anti clockwise.

Can any one help?

Thanks
 
Ok I just tried turning really hard and I heard a crack... won't open though...

damn! Maybe I need to unlock something before I try to turn?
 
The NTG-2 manual reads 'To insert a battery, turn the base of the microphone anti-clockwise to unscrew (it)

Of course doing this opens the battery compartment, check you haven't really tightened right it up by forcing it to lock clockwise.

Always use a name brand Alkaline battery and if and when you swap over to using 48V permanently, don't leave the battery installed and forget it's there.
Any battery leakage is not covered by your free 10yr Rode warranty. Hope this helps.

Cheers.
 
Because the base of the mic unscrews anti-clockwise, I still think its been locked tight clockwise.

Here are a couple of options you might try. Because the thread is on the base of the mic, heat a small towel with very hot water, wring it completely dry and while it's still hot, wrap it around the screwed section of the top barrel.

This should heat that part of the barrel and loosen it on the thread, after a few minutes try unscrewing the base anticlockwise. Keep the mic well away from water of course.

Or take it to a sound shop for help or send it in for a warranty repair with a note. You do the hot towel remedy at your own risk but it should do the trick
.. good luck.

Cheers.
 
I wouldn't mess with it, get your receipt and bring it back to where you got it, sounds like it's defective.
Never had any problem with my NTG-2 and I use battery always.
 
Thanks guys. I brought it to the store and they confirmed that it is bad. I had it for years and probably had dropped it one too many times. Phantom still works so I'll run with it for now.
 
NTG-2s are ruggedly built but when you do send it in for repair, get 'em to check its performance in case that's also dropped off.

In a quiet room, use your headphones and listen out for any noise or hum .. wriggle the output cable at the XLR plug.

Cheers.
 
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