Rode NTG-3 + Rycote S-Series Question

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sawmac

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I'm still pretty new to audio, but I've decided to make a lasting upgrade by buying the NTG-3. I also bought the Rycote S 330 for it, since a lot of people recommend it.

I have two basic questions:
1. the NTG-3 instructions say to never cover any of the slots on the side of the microphone. However, with the Lyre suspension in the S-Series, I don't see anyway to avoid it. The front supension covers 4 of the slots. Will this affect the performance much?
2. also I assume the slots on the sides of the NTG-3 should point out horizontally always -- not ever up toward the ceiling and down to the floor. Is this correct?

Thanks for helping out a beginner!

-- Dave
 
1. It can't really be avoided (unless maybe you use the extra length given by the XLR), and it won't affect the performance much.
2. Theoretically, the openings should point towards the sources you want to diminish, but I don't think it will make much of a difference either way (my own experience, anyone is welcome to differ). Everyone I've seen has had the openings of their shotgun horizontally.
 
I agree with Jema above. I have the same exact setup. NTG3+S-series. The Lyre suspension covers a few of the ports. I keep the sides of the NTG-3 horizontal. I'm sure if there were any weird cancellations, you would notice it with your ears!
 
Great! Thanks for letting me know your experience. I just recorded some outdoor audio today with the NTG-3 and S-Series and it sounds AWESOME.

-- Dave
 
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