RNG35

i would like to see how it compares in size, primarily, how long the rng35 is

Here is a pic of my HV20 with the RNG35.

thanks

My HV20 RNG35 Rig:

* Beachtek DXA-2S XLR to 1/8" audio adapter
* Sennheiser ME66 shotgun microphone (not pictured)
* Bogen / Manfrotto 3420 (293) TELEPHOTO LENS SUPPORT w/QR - BO3420
* Canon 50mm 1.8f lens (cheap $50 lens)

Does the Beachtek make a lot of difference? I have used the Sehnheiser shotgun mic just straight to the camera and I was not impressed by the sound quality(a lot of background his and the highs and lows were empty).

leetraceyj wrote:Does the Beachtek make a lot of difference? I have used the Sehnheiser shotgun mic just straight to the camera and I was not impressed by the sound quality(a lot of background his and the highs and lows were empty).

Yeah, the Beachtek adapter is great. Two XLR inputs (one for the left & right channel) with independent volume control. The biggest advantage is being able to adjust the mic level without touching the camera settings. I use the same adapter with wireless lav mics when shooting interviews and performance is awesome.

I've been using Beachtek adapters since I had my first Sony TRV-900 handicam

bigorangebox wrote:My HV20 RNG35 Rig:

* Beachtek DXA-2S XLR to 1/8" audio adapter
* Sennheiser ME66 shotgun microphone (not pictured)
* Bogen / Manfrotto 3420 (293) TELEPHOTO LENS SUPPORT w/QR - BO3420
* Canon 50mm 1.8f lens (cheap $50 lens)

do you use that same setup shooting handheld? id like to know if its workable that way (mainly if the manfrotto 293 still manages to support the lense) and if so, how you hold it.