Rode NTG-3 Test

jaredgiese

jaredgiese

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Just like how I made an NTG-2 test, I have made an NTG-3 test. But this time I did not do a comparison of the NTG-3 versus on board mic. This will still give you a decent idea of the sound. Also I know there is no shock mount, just a standard mic clip, it's because I'm still waiting for my blimp :(

If you watch the video PLEASE rate it and/or comment it. Also if anyone has questions fire away!

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Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah63AFWW_Mc

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Thanks, Jared

Since it is only a mono mic, it might have been interesting to shoot with the test mic on one channel, and the built-in mic (for comparison) on the other channel. Double the information (and the chewing pleasure) at no extra expense or effort.

Another helpful detail would have been a "how it was made" shot (even just a still snapshot) of where (angle, distance) the mic was for each of the examples. It helps people get a feel for the performance of the mic to know how far away it was. Or, in this case, seeing a wider shot with the mic IN the frame (to determine angle and distance) would be more helpful than a close-up on the glass, etc. Of course, normally we would be castigated for dropping the boom mic down into the frame, but in this case we WANT that! :-)

Thanks again for shooting, producing and posting the video. Good choice of different kinds of sound effects sources. Might be worth writing up as a "standard list" so that everyone who shoots a mic demonstration video can use the same kinds of sounds so we can form a better comparison.
 
Thanks for the comments.

What I can tell you is that in each case the microphone was 6 inches-1 foot away from the "talent".

As far as recording the on board with the NTG-3 I wasn't sure how to do it since I had to use the Beachtek adapter for the XLR ins. The camera I used only has a 1/8" input for a mic so I had to use the adapter. Not to mention I am not super camera savvy.
 
Ok, I'll be the wet towel here.
Keep a real close eye on your audio levels. Those loud thumps you hear in every demo are the result of clipping, i.e. your peak levels are overdriving your audio circuit so they need to come down a bit. The ring tone probably won't reveal the best in what the mic is capable of. It has an electronic sound to start with. Otherwise, you have a real nice selection of various sounds that have a lot of detail in them--at least that is what I am looking for. Regardless, Thanks for putting the effort into posting that. Overall, it was very interesting and helpful.
 
@GCO - Thanks for the heads up on my levels, didn't realize they were peaking. It was hard to tell because I wasn't using a mixer so I only had the little screen on the camera to see my levels.
 
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