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Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:49 amby Ryan Raymond
I am having difficulty getting my Rode NTG-2 shotgun mic to work with my BMCC. I have it connected via XLR to minijack with adapter to fit audio input on BMCC. When I have my headphones on I hear the internal mic working, then as soon as I plug in my Rode into Audio input 1 or 2, the sound stops and I have nothing at all. Any ideas? Everything is like new and the mic works alone connected to my Tascam DR-680. I want the shotgun as a back up audio to my lavs and Tascam external recorder. Thanks in advance.
Re: Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:15 amby Pappagallo
If your mike requires phantom power it will not work. If not phantom power is required replace your battery and try again.
Re: Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:24 amby Todd Davies
You may have to switch it from "line" and "mic" level. The NTG2 is non phantom power mic so should be fine to use with the BMCC.
Re: Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:28 amby Ryan Raymond
Thanks. I tried that, nothing. I have changed battery 3x and still as soon as I plug in mic to audio, I get nothing. I really can't understand what is going on....
Re: Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:34 amby Ryan Raymond
Here is my BMCC set up
Re: Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:36 amby Ryan Raymond
Here is a close up of the Mic and connections
Re: Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:43 amby Frank Glencairn
I guess your cable is not wired the right way.
Re: Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:11 amby Ryan Raymond
Straight from Mic to audio input? What could be wrong with that? Seriously, this is really odd. Thanks for the input.
Re: Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:52 amby Nick Shaw
RSR40 wrote:Straight from Mic to audio input? What could be wrong with that? Seriously, this is really odd. Thanks for the input.
Is your cable XLR to balanced TRS jack (3 rings like a stereo headphone connector) or mono jack? The BMCC inputs are balanced, I believe.
Re: Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:54 pmby Bill Rich
The first thing I would do is try that mic/cable combo on a different camera to make sure it's working.. if it does.. then move to the adapter.. (those things fail all the time)
if you can confirm your mic/cable/adapter is working properly on anther camera.. then set it all up on you BMCC and make sure the internal mic is off.. then the input is set to mic.. and the headset volume is turned up as well.. try both channels.. if it doesn't work.. try different mics on the camera as well.. before you send the camera back make sure the adapter is working.. (again.. those things fail)
Re: Audio/Shotgun Mic troubles with BMCC
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:58 pmby Ryan Raymond
Nick Shaw wrote:RSR40 wrote:Straight from Mic to audio input? What could be wrong with that? Seriously, this is really odd. Thanks for the input.
Is your cable XLR to balanced TRS jack (3 rings like a stereo headphone connector) or mono jack? The BMCC inputs are balanced, I believe.
THANK YOU!!! Yes, tried a new cable that was a balanced TRS and it works now. Also, the adapter was suspect as well. Thank you all!