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Re: Shock Mount for Rode NT4

Subject: Re: Shock Mount for Rode NT4
From: "peter" quies_still
Date: Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:26 am ((PDT))
I'm sure there's plenty of other options. You just need to make sure the mi=
c is suspended from two points as with the blimp. If not it won't sit prope=
rly and dangle around.
Also, it's quite heavy and has no low cut switch so you might have a lot of=
 handling noise..
Good luck!

On 17 Jul 2013, at 10:50, David Shepherd wrote:

> Hi Peter,
> Thanks, I have looked at that. I was just trying to find a cheaper option=
 using the Rode 'dead cat' and a shock mount but if it turns out that that =
is the only option then I guess I'll go with that.
> David
>
> ________________________________
> Von: peter <>
> An: 
> Gesendet: 0:13 Mittwoch, 17.Juli 2013
> Betreff: Re: [Nature Recordists] Shock Mount for Rode NT4
>
>
> Hi David
>
> I'd say that the minimum you need for a Rode NT4 in the field is the Blim=
p. http://www.rodemic.com/accessories/blimp
> And even then, I've found it hard to walk around with while recording.
>
> Peter
>
> On 16 Jul 2013, at 15:37, David Shepherd wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I've just bought a Rode NT4 together with a Rode SM4 shock mount, howev=
er this is not suitable for recording in the field as the slightest movemen=
t tips the microphone over as it uses a friction mount.
> >
> > I am wondering about the Rode SM3 with does at least have a thread that=
 you can tighten.
> >
> > Does anyone have any suggestions, I want to be able to walk while I rec=
ord so it needs to be fairly secure.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > David
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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