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Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Boom pole technique and the Rode Blimp.
From: Sean <>
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It is sad that the the $300 rode blimp has to be customized in order to
get the nt4 to work well in it. I was looking at tyhe blimp to use with
the nt4 and a few other rode mics. If someone were to want a way to
mount the nt4 and other mics on a boom, what would you recommend?

Also, how does the rode boom pole work out? B&H has it for $130 but for
$40 more you can get a k-tek pole with a cable coiled in in so then you
would just connect the end to your gear.
http://www.bhphotov ideo.com/ c/product/ 319988-REG

Thanks for any advice,
sean

--- In naturerecordists@ yahoogroups. com, "Mike Rooke" <> wrote:
>
> Moi Antti,
> Ive abandoned the NT4, mounted a dummy head on a rode
SM2 shock mount with a layer of elastic silicone between the base of the
head and the mount. On the rode boom pole theres hardly any vibration
pickup either tapping the pole or placing the pole on the floor and
stamping my feet. Much better, but different mic's omni's vs cardioids
and three layers of shock absorption. Pole handling noise is none
existent beyond the noise the head receives via its ears not down the
pole... The SM2 also allows the angle from the pole to the head to be
varied a little. I might home brew something similar with reduced
dimensions, the sm5 is rather large.
>
> T.
> Mike.
>
>
> --- In naturerecordists@ yahoogroups. com, a.saario@ wrote:
> >
> > HI Mike,
> >
> > We have a NT4 with a Rycote kit and as you mention one has to be
rather
> > careful when moving around with it to avoid handling noise caused by
> > excessive movement of the microphone inside the suspended pistol
grip. I
> > think it is partially a question of dimension and weight as have no
such
> > problems with any of our other mics on that system.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Antti
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 7 May, 2010 11:29 pm, Mike Rooke wrote:
> > > I'd like to know if anyone has experience and advice when using
the Rode
> > > NT4 in a Rode Blimp besides "move slowly"? - I noticed the NT4 is
> > > excessively sensitive to vibration even when mounted in the blimp
where
> > > the cable is routed correctly, not touching the side cage of the
blimp
> > > and the elastics are installed holding the NT4, the blimp cage
handles
> > > are closed tight, as per the instructions.
> > >
> > > The combination doesn't seem to work very well hand holding the
blimp's
> > > handle without excessive vibration pickup if the grip / hold is
shifted.
> > > Swinging the blimp around too fast will cause the capsules to
thump
> > > around. On the end of a boom pole the handling noise is also
transmitted
> > > to the mic even if holding the foam grip.
> > >
> > > Am I doing something very wrong or is the NT4 just a bad candiate
for
> > > walkabout boom work? Im thinking of using it to collect some close
sea /
> > > wave material, but its looking more likely that a tripod will be
needed
> > > providing the blimp itself isnt a vibration "monster".
> > >
> > > I'd appreciate any thoughts on the subject of boom use. Perhaps a
long
> > > worn out thread..
> > >
> > > BR
> > > Mike.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Dr Antti Sakari Saario
> > Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA)
> > Lancaster University, LA1 4YW, UK
> > Tel: +44(0)1524594496 / Fax: +44(0)1524 39021
> >
>













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