A range of affordable short and full length shotgun microphones and complementary accessories, suitable for broadcast video and theatre applications.
NTG1 - Super-cardioid - Condenser - 48V phantom
Lightweight short shotgun microphones featuring true externally-polarised condenser capsules. A wide bandwidth and controlled polar response, coupled with low-noise electronics, delivers excellent results for film and broadcast video applications. The NTG-1 is 48V phantom powered, with integral switchable HP filter and has an XLR connector.
Included accessories: RM5 stand adapter, ZP1 zip pouch and WSVM foam windshield.
Optional accessories: Blimp suspension basket windshield. WS6 Deluxe windshield. Deadcat wind-cover. NT-SM3, NT-SM4, NT-SM5 suspension mounts. PG2-R shockmount pistol grip.
NTG2 - Super-cardioid - Condenser - 48V phantom plus battery
NTG-2 has the same specifications as the NTG-1, but with the added flexibility of battery powering (via a single 1.5V AA cell) as well as standard 48V phantom power. Both have XLR-3 connectors.
Included accessories: RM5 stand adapter, ZP1 zip pouch and WSVM foam windshield.
Optional accessories: Blimp suspension basket windshield. WS6 Deluxe windshield. Deadcat wind-cover. NT-SM3, NT-SM4, NT-SM5 suspension mounts. PG2-R shockmount pistol grip.
NTG3, NTG3B - Super-cardioid - Condenser - 48V phantom
Precision shotgun microphone featuring true externally RF-biased condenser capsules, which make the NTG-3 'almost completely resistant to moisture', a positive bonus when recording in adverse, condensation-rich environments. A wide bandwidth and more controlled polar response than the NTG-1 and NTG-2, coupled with low-noise electronics, and increased output, delivers excellent results for location film and broadcast video applications, the microphone boasts '50% less self-noise than the majority of shotgun microphones'. The NTG-3 is 48V phantom powered (44-52V, minimum 5mA), with a 3-pin XLR connector. The NTG3 is black, the NTG3B is dark grey.
Included accessories: RCNTG3 water resistant storage container, RM5 microphone stand adapter, ZP2 zip pouch and WSNTG3 foam windshield.
Optional accessories: Blimp suspension basket windshield. WS7 Deluxe windshield. Deadcat wind-cover. NT-SM3, NT-SM4, NT-SM5 suspension mounts. PG2-R shockmount pistol grip. Boompole.
NTG4, NTG4+ - Super-cardioid - Condenser
These super-cardioid shotgun microphones follow on from the popularity of the NTG-1 and NTG-2 shotgun microphones. With added functionality such as digital switching for high pass (flat/75Hz), high frequency boost, and level control (-10dB pad), the NTG-4 and NTG-4+ can be easily operated when on a boom or are mounted on a camera. A wide frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz and low noise circuitry gives the user a more rounded and accurate sound.
NTG-4 is powered by either 12V, 24V, or 48V phantom power via a 3-pin XLR connector.
NTG-4+ can be powered by either 48V phantom power via 3-pin XLR connector, or by in-built rechargeable lithium battery that gives over 150 hours of operation from a charge time of two hours using the supplied Micro USB cable.
Included accessories: RM5 microphone clip, windshield and ZP1 zip pouch. (NTG-4+ also includes Micro USB cable).
Optional accessories: WS6 windshield, Blimp. PG2-R shockmount pistol grip, NT-SM3, NT-SM4, NT-SM5 shock mounts.
NTG5 – Super-cardioid – Condenser – Kit
NTG5 is a short, super-cardioid shotgun microphone weighting 76g and bundled with accessories including WS10 windshield, foam windshield, PG2-R pistol grip, and cable. This RF-bias condenser microphone has a ‘tightly controlled frequency response’ and low, 10dBA self-noise. NTG5 has been designed to excel in adverse environments, with ‘excellent resistance to high humidity, severe cold, damp, and dust’.
Included accessories: PG2-R pistol grip, WS10 windshield, ZP1 zippered pouch, RM5 microphone clip, pro cable, foam windshield.
NTG8 - Super-cardioid - RF-biased Condenser
The NTG-8 is a 'broadcast quality' shotgun microphone featuring true externally RF biased condenser capsule. The super-cardioid pattern and 559mm length gives the user increased directionality, and this coupled with low handling noise and range of 40Hz-20kHz results in a smoother and more natural sound. The microphone's resistance to high humidity environments and high immunity to radio frequency interference means it is suited for many uses including long distance miking, film, television, sports and outdoor broadcasting. The NTG-8 is 48V phantom powered (44-52V, minimum 2.5mA), with a 3-pin XLR connector.
Included accessories: SM8 shock mount, WSNTG8 windscreen and RCNTG8 storage cylinder.
Optional accessories: Blimp with Blimp Extension kit.
Accessories for Rode Shotgun Microphones
PG2-R Pistol Grip
The PG2-R has dual Rycote Lyre elastic suspension mounts that holds the microphone in isolation from the grip. Compatible with microphones including the NTG-1, NTG-2, NTG-3, NT5, NT55, and PG2 Pro Cable. A locking nut on the side of the PG2-R handle allows the user to adjust the microphone angle, whilst a 3/8 inch threads in the base allowing attachment to a boompole.
Dimensions (LxWxH): 117 x 60 x 240mm. Weight: 224g
WS6, WS7 Windshields
Deluxe, furry windshields designed to reduce wind noise when recording in adverse environmental conditions. WS6 fits a shotgun microphone with maximum slot length of 160mm and diameter 21-22.5mm. Suitable for NTG-1 and NTG-2 models. WS7 fits a shotgun microphone with maximum slot length of 186.5mm and diameter 19-20mm. Suitable for NTG-3 model.
Used in conjunction with the standard foam windshield supplied with the VideoMic, NTG-1, NTG-2 and NTG-3 models. Provides extra attenuation of external wind noise in demanding outdoor environments.
Blimp Shockmount Suspension Basket Windshield
A complete basket-windshield and shockmounting pistol-grip, accessory kit for shotgun microphones of up to 325mm in length. Winner of a 2009 Red Dot Award and Australian International Design Award for outstanding product design, it greatly reduces wind and handling noise by adjustable, dual hoop suspensions. Comes complete with Dead Wombat furry basket windshield cover and a cable 'tail' allowing connection to microphone cable via the built-in pistol-grip. Suitable for use with NTG-1, NTG-2 and NTG-3 models.
When fitted to the Blimp windshield, above, the combination allows the use of shotgun microphones such as the Rode NTG8, with a barrel length of up to 600mm as opposed to 325mm with the stand alone Blimp. The 265mm extension comes packaged with an extra-long Dead Wombat windshield, furry brush and two sets of rigid silicone bands.
Both SM3-R and SM4-R are shock mounts designed for M5, NT5, NT55, NTG1, NTG2, NTG3, NTG4, NTG4+. SM3-R has a camera shoe mount whereas SM4-R is compatible with 3/8-inch or 5/8-inch threaded pole - such as microphone stand or tripod mount. The dual lyre suspensions offer isolation from handling noise, and have four usable mounting points to suit various microphones.
Dimensions (LxWxH): 117 x 35 x 110mm. Weight: 54g, SM3-R; 110g, SM4-R
NT-SM5 Elastic suspension mounts
For use with NTG-1, NTG-2 and NTG-3. NT-SM3 has a 'cold' accessory-shoe fitting with integrated 3/8 inch thread. NT-SM4 has a standard 5/8 inch thread and is supplied with a 3/8 inch adapter. NT-SM5 has a dummy microphone fitting suitable for mounting in the microphone clamp holder found on many broadcast cameras including PD170 and FX1.