Blackmagic Video Assist 4K microphone suggestions
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 5:42 pm
Hi,
I am trying to determine what type of microphone works best with the Blackmagic Video Assist 4K. I will be recording outside so I need decent sensitivity and low self noise. I have read that the Rode NTG-2 shotgun microphone is good for this application but it needs a more sensitive preamp. Will the BMVA4K unit work with this mic without an external preamp? Is there a better choice?
Also, when using phantom power supplied by the BMVA4K, what is the drain on the battery? I understand that in some preamps, phantom power drains them pretty fast.
Thanks,
Margaret
I am trying to determine what type of microphone works best with the Blackmagic Video Assist 4K. I will be recording outside so I need decent sensitivity and low self noise. I have read that the Rode NTG-2 shotgun microphone is good for this application but it needs a more sensitive preamp. Will the BMVA4K unit work with this mic without an external preamp? Is there a better choice?
Also, when using phantom power supplied by the BMVA4K, what is the drain on the battery? I understand that in some preamps, phantom power drains them pretty fast.
Thanks,
Margaret