Introduction
The Rode PG2-R is a versatile pistol grip shock mount designed to reduce handling noise when recording with shotgun microphones. Let’s delve into its features, performance, pros, and cons.
Features
- Pistol grip design for comfortable handling.
- Dual Rycote Lyre shock mounting system leaves minimal handling noise.
- Neatly integrated cable management.
- Compatible with a wide range of shotgun microphones.
- 3/8″ thread attachment for easy mounting on boom poles or stands.
Performance
- Great at reducing impact: The double Rycote Lyre system keeps the microphone steady and blocks out shaking and handling sounds, so recordings sound really clear.
- Comfortable handling: The pistol grip design allows for a secure and comfortable grip during long recording sessions, reducing fatigue.
- Easily works with different shotgun microphones, so you can use it in many different recording situations without any problems.
- Convenient cable management: The integrated cable clips keep cables tidy and prevent tangling, maintaining a clean setup.
Shock mount Pros
- Superior shock absorption for clear audio quality.
- Ergonomic design for comfortable handling.
- Versatile compatibility with different shotgun microphones.
- Integrated cable management enhances neatness during recording sessions.
Shock mount Cons
- Slightly bulky design may not be good for highly portable setups.
- Limited compatibility with unusual microphone sizes.
Conclusion
The Rode PG2-R is a great option for people who record sound for a living and want to reduce background noise from handling. It’s small, absorbs shocks well, and works with different recording setups. It’s useful for recording in studios or outdoors.
Essi Dashtdar –
I was hoping for a better quality, but the Rycott shock absorbers are really bad. My NTG4+ is a typical mic for this grip and it should have no problem holding it, but the Rycott holders tend to bend and deform after a day of use…
Taylor S Mefford –
This thing rocks. Extremely well built, easy to operate and use. Great mounting system for microphones and provides so many options for use (Boom Pole, Hand Held, etc.) as well provides options for cable routing.
Dmxemyfly390 MAICXEN –
Excelente producto, me sorprendió la agilidad del envío, totalmente lo recomiendo.
Cesar –
安いですね。ものはシッカリせてますしこれからはこれで充分かな〜〜
Jestin marquis –
Just received my item today and I’ll say it seems to be a great product! Definitely feels sturdy, I haven’t had a chance to try it out yet but I was disappointed to find out this may be used? Looks like there’s some handwriting on it and some dirt. Honestly it’s just a handle so I’m not too worried about it but figured I’d give you a heads up and show you the photos. Can’t wait to try this out thanks for the product!
KenPowell –
Works as advertised.
john –
Perfecto cumple todas las expectativas.
K. Nelson –
Il supporto PG2-R è assolutamente il miglior sostegno per microfoni shotgun che si trovi sul mercato. Oltre ad essere robusto è anche versatile, potendo modificare la posizione dei mount rossi a proprio piacimento e far passare il cavo xlr ber attaccato al manico del supporto.
D. Tedesco –
Used this extensively during a recent shoot. Works as advertised and would buy it again.
Amazon カスタマー –
Just what I wanted! Sturdy, but light. The adjustable hand grip makes it easy to store in a pack.
Mello –
I love this piece works perfectly on my boom pole
Bob –
Great shot gun handle
Jestin marquis –
As a budget hobby/indy field recordist, I’ve been getting some decent gear together, looking for the best bang for the buck. I tried some inexpensive shock mounts for my shotgun mics, and also thought about DIYing something… but at the end of the day, I thought it best to have something that will be durable and dependable… and this is definitely it. Everything is well made, and everything on it works well. The lyre suspensions are the industry-recognized ones made by Rycote. My only quibble with this unit is that it’s not currently set up to slide into a zeppelin. There may be some additional hardware or mods possible to use the blimps with this holder.