Audio-Technica AT875r vs Rode NTG-2

[oleaa]

I want to buy an affordable short shotgun microphone for on-camera-use. Have anyone compared Audio-Technica AT875r and Rode NTG-2?

If you have a suggestion to other similar microphones in this price range, tell me!

I know Røde NTG-2 can use AA battery, but can AT875r be powered this way instead of phantom power?

[mbwkrause]

The AT does need phantom power which means you need a Beachtek or Juicedlink oder Signvideo adapter that provides it. But that will set you back at least another $250. So it`s more comparable to the Rode NTG-1. I haven´t seen any reviews yet but somewhere (I think it was dvinfo.net) someone spoke highly of the AT.

[mbwkrause]

Found the review for the AT875: http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage...nica%20AT-875r

[dvtodd]

heres a link to a video test with the NTG-2. ITs the second video. I don't have any tests on the AT, sorry.

This video might sell you on the NTG-2. Awesome mic. Good luck in choosing.

If you need a beachtek you'll have to get the DXA-6

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[dvtodd]

Oh one other thing the BeachTek DXA-2S best fits the HV20. But the DXA-6 has phantom power, which you need with the AT.

Cheers