Justin Porter is this every clip that was recorded on the camera or are you shorting through clips and removing some?

Almost =). Got the NTG1, however, I can't plug directly into the Tascam. Will run back to B&H and see if they have an extender or get a ball head mount for the Tascam for the time being

Perfect. Next 2 questions.

what is the silver arm attachment?

What would be a good entry-level shotgun mic to pair with the FR-AV2?