Rode VideoMic NTG Shotgun Microphone with Rycote Lyre and USB-C Charging

• Revolutionary acoustic design delivering unmatched acoustic transparency and a natural, uncoloured sound.
• Highly directional supercardioid polar pattern with a very flat frequency response.
• Unique infinitely variable gain control for precise output adjustment.
• Auto-sensing 3.5mm output compatible with both cameras and mobile devices.
• Class-compliant USB-C output with headphone output for seamless audio monitoring.
• Digital switching controls for high-pass filter, pad, high frequency boost, and safety channel.
• dB peak warning light to prevent audio clipping.
• Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing over 30 hours of recording time, charges via USB-C.
• High-quality Rycote® Lyre® shock mounting with cable management and sliding rail for adjustable mic placement on a camera cold shoe.
• Lightweight (94g) and rugged aerospace-grade aluminium construction.

Product Description

The Rode VideoMic NTG is a broadcast-grade, feature-rich shotgun microphone optimized for on-camera use. It incorporates the same revolutionary acoustic design as the NTG5 broadcast shotgun microphone, delivering unmatched transparency and a natural, uncoloured sound. It features an incredibly flat frequency response, a highly directional supercardioid polar pattern, and very low self-noise, making it a compact on-camera microphone that competes with the world’s best shotgun microphones.

Designed for flexibility, the VideoMic NTG offers digital switching to access a high-pass filter, -20dB pad, high frequency boost, and safety channel. Its unique infinitely variable gain control allows precise tailoring of the output. The auto-sensing 3.5mm output detects the connected device type (camera or mobile) and switches accordingly, eliminating the need for adapter cables. A dB peak warning light helps ensure audio does not clip.

Beyond on-camera use, the VideoMic NTG functions as a fully-featured USB microphone compatible with computers, tablets, and smartphones. The 3.5mm jack also doubles as a headphone output for seamless audio monitoring when using the USB output.

Technical Specifications

Acoustic & Electrical Specifications

• Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient electret condenser
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 18 kHz ±3 dB
• Output Impedance: 10 Ω
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 79 dBA
• Dynamic Range: 105 dB SPL (A-weighted, IEC651)
• Equivalent Noise: 15 dB SPL (A-weighted, IEC651)
• Sensitivity: -26 dB re 1V/Pa (50 mV @ 94 dB SPL) ± 1 dB @ 1 kHz
• Input SPL @ 1% THD: 120 dB SPL
• High Pass Filter Frequencies: 75 Hz, 150 Hz
• Battery Life: Over 30 hours
• Battery Capacity: 350 mAh
• Output Connection: 3.5mm auto-sensing and USB-C
• Bit Depth: 24-bit
• Sample Rate: 48 kHz
• Operating System Requirements: Mac OS 10.12 or later, Windows 10 or later

Mechanical Specifications

• Weight: 94 g
• Dimensions: Diameter 21.6 mm, Length 171 mm