Rob, Drew,
the NTG-2 has two power options: phantom and internal battery,
so a battery box is not absolutely required.
clay
On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 12:55 AM, Rob Danielson <> wrote:
> At 7:45 PM -0500 4/29/08, Drew Panko wrote:
> >Hi all,
> >
> >Thanks to the advice of several members of this group I've got an
> excellent
> >field recording outfit. I'm using a Sony D-50 with a Telinga and I am
> very
> >satisfied with the results.
> >
> >I am also impressed with the built-in mics of the D-50, they're good, bu=
t
> >they're not adequate for recording bird song in most situations.
> >
> >I want to buy an easy to carry mic to use with the D-50 on long treks
> when
> >I do not want to lug the Telinga along and one which will improve the
> >performance over that with the built in mics.
> >
> >I would be satisfied with mono recording. I'm considering a shotgun mic
> >for the easy carry outfit. Would the Rode NTG-2 be a good choice (what i=
s
> >their noise floor)? Or the Rode NT-1A? Or one of the
> >Sennheisers? Which? Any other recommendations? My priorities are low
> >self noise, low handling sensitivity, durability & ruggedness, and, of
> >course, reasonable price (I'm thinking $500 or so). Rejection of noise
> >from the sides & behind would be a bonus. And, of course it must work
> with
> >the Sony D-50.
> >
> >=85..Ok, ok, I'm asking a lot.
> >
> >Drew
>
> Hi Drew--
> The D50 does not supply phantom powering. Unless
> you purchase a portable phantom power supply
> which will increase the profile of your rig, this
> refines your search to a self-powered shotgun
> mic with low self-noise.
>
>
>
> One way to search mic options using manufacturer
> specifications is to download this .xls
> spreadsheet
> http://www.uwm.edu/~type/audio-reports/MicSpecCharts/Mics_16dBA.xls<http:=
//www.uwm.edu/%7Etype/audio-reports/MicSpecCharts/Mics_16dBA.xls>
> and sort the list of low-noise mics by the most
> unique requirement, in this case, by "Power." If
> you can't open the spreadsheet, here's the list
> on-line:
> http://www.uwm.edu/~type/audio-reports/MicSpecCharts/Mics_16dBA.htm<http:=
//www.uwm.edu/%7Etype/audio-reports/MicSpecCharts/Mics_16dBA.htm>
>
> I see only two mics that fit your criteria:
>
> Sennheiser K6/ME66 10 dB(A) 50 mV/Pa
> H (super-cardioid/lobar) P48 or
> Battery
> SennheiserK6/ME67 10 dB(A) 50 mV/Pa
> H (lobar, long gun) P48 or
> Battery
>
> The Rode, NTG-2, with 18 dB(A) self noise, is
> slightly noisier than the 16 dB(A) value I chose
> as the maximum rating to include on this list of
> low-noise mics.
>
> It can also be useful to search the model
> number(s) of gear you are considering through the
> list archive to see what people have written
> about them: http://tinyurl.com/5uo2ul Feel free
> to get back to the list with more questions. Rob
> D.
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