Thoughts on using the RODE NT-5 and Other Audio Inquiries

[jackmarsh]

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to get your thoughts on the Rode NT-5. I was thinking of getting one to record dialogue for the short film I'm doing. I've only got no more than a couple hundred to drop on audio equipment unfortunately... Let me know if you have any suggestions. Also, how well would the Rode NT1-A work for recording my dialogue?
Thanks!

 

[Alcove Audio]

I take it that you have a music background. Sound-for- picture, including production sound, is very different than music. Different tools and a different mindset are required. I know, I made the transition myself.

I'll just cut-and-paste here:

As I have mentioned in many posts on the forums there are, at the moment, too many variables for me to give you a substantive answer. Is this a hobby or do you want to be a serious filmmaker? Will it be camera mounted or will someone be swinging a boom? How experienced are they at swinging a boom? Are you plugging directly into the camera (and what kind of camera) or are you using a separate recording device? What will be your primary locations? How are you planning on monitoring the audio? Who will be monitoring the audio?

As always I recommend retaining someone with the gear and the experience. Besides getting much better sound it's something you don't have too worry about when on-set. If that isn't feasible, consider renting.

 

[indietalk]

When I google RODE NT I get...

 

[directorik]

Also, how well would the Rode NT1-A work for recording my dialogue?

Not well at all. Stick with mics designed for movie production.

 

[jackmarsh]

I take it that you have a music background. Sound-for- picture, including production sound, is very different than music. Different tools and a different mindset are required. I know, I made the transition myself.

I'll just cut-and-paste here:

As I have mentioned in many posts on the forums there are, at the moment, too many variables for me to give you a substantive answer. Is this a hobby or do you want to be a serious filmmaker? Will it be camera mounted or will someone be swinging a boom? How experienced are they at swinging a boom? Are you plugging directly into the camera (and what kind of camera) or are you using a separate recording device? What will be your primary locations? How are you planning on monitoring the audio? Who will be monitoring the audio?

As always I recommend retaining someone with the gear and the experience. Besides getting much better sound it's something you don't have too worry about when on-set. If that isn't feasible, consider renting.

Yes, I do come from more of a music background. I'm definitely a serious filmmaker, but also a high school student right now. So my budget for equipment reflects accordingly. I have a very rudimentary experience of audio dealing with dialogue for a film, so any tips are greatly appreciated. Whatever can get me the most bang for my buck essentially. At this point in time, I'll probably be dealing with all the audio myself.

 

[Alcove Audio]

Start here:

It's an introduction to the world of sound-for-picture in general and production sound in particular.

When recording music in a studio setting mics (and pres) are chosen for their "sound." When recording production sound the idea is clean and dry; as little outside noise saw possible and no radical sound coloration.

You probably should look at the Rode VideoMic, assuming you are using a DSLR. It's pretty basic, a bit heavy and clunky, but sounds okay and the build is okay. The "Pro" version is smaller & lighter and has a higher output gain. The "Go" version is cheaper; haven't heard much about it, yet. Look around for gently used as well.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917425-REG/rode_videomic_r_videomic_with_rycote_lyre.html


The first thing you want to do once you have any opportunity at all is to get the mic off of the camera. So get a boom-pole and perhaps coerce an audio buddy to swing it for you; maybe barter something. Maybe your school AV Dept. or film club has some gear you can borrow.

There's lots of good stuff about production sound here on the forums; just use the search function.

 

[jackmarsh]

Start here:

It's an introduction to the world of sound-for-picture in general and production sound in particular.

When recording music in a studio setting mics (and pres) are chosen for their "sound." When recording production sound the idea is clean and dry; as little outside noise saw possible and no radical sound coloration.

You probably should look at the Rode VideoMic, assuming you are using a DSLR. It's pretty basic, a bit heavy and clunky, but sounds okay and the build is okay. The "Pro" version is smaller & lighter and has a higher output gain. The "Go" version is cheaper; haven't heard much about it, yet. Look around for gently used as well.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917425-REG/rode_videomic_r_videomic_with_rycote_lyre.html

The first thing you want to do once you have any opportunity at all is to get the mic off of the camera. So get a boom-pole and perhaps coerce an audio buddy to swing it for you; maybe barter something. Maybe your school AV Dept. or film club has some gear you can borrow.

There's lots of good stuff about production sound here on the forums; just use the search function.

Appreciate the feedback. I use a Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera.

 

[jackmarsh]

Start here:

It's an introduction to the world of sound-for-picture in general and production sound in particular.

When recording music in a studio setting mics (and pres) are chosen for their "sound." When recording production sound the idea is clean and dry; as little outside noise saw possible and no radical sound coloration.

You probably should look at the Rode VideoMic, assuming you are using a DSLR. It's pretty basic, a bit heavy and clunky, but sounds okay and the build is okay. The "Pro" version is smaller & lighter and has a higher output gain. The "Go" version is cheaper; haven't heard much about it, yet. Look around for gently used as well.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917425-REG/rode_videomic_r_videomic_with_rycote_lyre.html


The first thing you want to do once you have any opportunity at all is to get the mic off of the camera. So get a boom-pole and perhaps coerce an audio buddy to swing it for you; maybe barter something. Maybe your school AV Dept. or film club has some gear you can borrow.

There's lots of good stuff about production sound here on the forums; just use the search function.

This may be a stupid question . SO I could just buy the Rode VideoMic with Rycote Lyre Suspension System https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917425-REG/rode_videomic_r_videomic_with_rycote_lyre.html , and put it on a boom pole to use for recording audio for my film?