Rode NTG-2 vs NTG-3

russellsoares

russellsoares

I can't seem to find any reviews comparing one to the other - has anyone here used both? I'm leaning towards the NTG-2 because, well, i'm quickly spending too much too quickly. Also, if anyone has compared these to a hyper-cardiod dynamic or condenser (like cheapie SM57 or Apex 180) - would love to hear feedback.

Finally - what sock do I get? I imagine this is very important. I've used metal pop-screen but that's the extent of my wind-noise problems.

I ordered a DR-40 today so I can pick up 2+2-channels (granted, two of them mixed by the built-in mics), and now it's time to grab a mic that isn't a pick-up-everything Earthworks or Lawson :lol:

Thanks
~Russ
 
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The NTG-2 is fine but if you're hiring a sound producer anyway then you might as well hire someone who owns the kit themselves.

I own an NTG-2 and a Zoom H4N but I almost never use them because the sound guys I hire have, at least, the NTG-3. So you might find that spending money on sound gear is money that would be better spent elsewhere.
 
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I own an NTG1 which is the same as the NTG2 without the battery. I have listened to it next to the NTG3 and both sound very good. The NTG3 sounds a little cleaner and flatter and has better off axis rejection. The NTG3 also uses RF bias technology which makes it impervious to humidity and temperature. I think the NTG1 & 2 are great for most Indie work but if you can afford the NTG3 it will sound a little better and be much more reliable in extreme conditions.

Kurt Kroh
NoiseNinja
 
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The NTG-2 also has a lower output level than the -1 or -3; this is a problem common to almost all mics that supply their own phantom power via battery - even when the phantom power is supplied externally.

If you have the budget for the NTG-3 I would suggest instead that you get the NTG-1, the DR-100 (which gives you physical volume controls) and at least two battery packs; budget recorders like the DR-100, DR-40, H4n, etc. eat batteries like crazy when supplying phantom power. BTW, the Audio Technica AT875 is also a decent mic for its price.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/461493-REG/Rode__NTG_1_Shotgun_Condenser.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/551607-REG/Audio_Technica__AT_875_Shotgun_Microphone.html


I will repeat it once again - just because you get the gear does not mean you will get good sound; you need to use the gear properly and you need solid boom technique. If you're just going to mount the mic on the camera get the Rode VideoMic Pro and move on.
 
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IndieBudget said:
From Rode.com...The RØDE NTG3 super cardioid shotgun microphone is designed for professional use on film, television, ENG and wherever high resolution broadcast audio is required....heck they are saying BOTH ??

OK BOTH NTG2 and 3 are supercardioid

http://www.rodemic.com/mics/ntg-3

http://www.rodemic.com/mics/ntg-2
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I think what may be confusing you is the polar pattern terminology v whether or not a mic is a shotgun. Shotgun mics use either a supercardioid or a hypercardioid capsule that is set back in an interference tube. It is that tube that give it is ultra directional "shotgun" characteristic. The longer the tube, the more directional the mic becomes. A mic may still be supercardioid and not be a shotgun mic.
 
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