The NTG5 is a boom operator’s dream! An ultra-lightweight shotgun microphone, the NTG5 is ideal for use in the most demanding recording applications.

Rode NTG5 Kit Condenser Shotgun Microphone Features

• Revolutionary acoustic design, delivering a natural, uncoloured sound.
• Extremely lightweight (just 76g), and short in length (just 203mm)
• Tailored frequency response and very low self-noise of just 10dBA
• Highly directional supercardioid polar pattern and smooth off-axis response
• RF-bias technology and conformal coating ensure superior performance in adverse environmental conditions
• Comes in a complete location recording kit with WS10 windshield, PG2-R pistol grip and other accessories

Featuring a revolutionary acoustic design with circular ports replacing the linear slots found in other shotgun mics, it offers unmatched transparency and a more natural, uncoloured sound. Combined with a tightly controlled frequency response, smooth off-axis response, and very low self-noise (just 10dBA), the NTG5 sounds spectacular in a wide variety of applications, particularly location recording and demanding filmmaking scenarios where superlative audio is the imperative. No excuses.

Weighing a mere 76g and measuring just over 20cm, making it ideal for use on long, demanding shoots. It also features RF-bias circuitry to ensure reliable performance in adverse environments, with excellent resistance to high humidity, severe cold, damp, and dust. The perfect location recording mic.

Rode NTG5 Kit Condenser Shotgun Microphone Specifications

• Acoustic Principle: RF-bias condenser
• Active Electronics: RF-bias demodulation
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid shotgun
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 20 kHz ±3 dB
• Output Impedance: 25 Ω
• Signal to noise Ratio: 84 dB
• Equivalent Noise: 10 dB SPL (A-weighted, as per IEC651)
• Input SPL @ 1% THD: 130 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD, 600 Ω load)
• Power Requirements: 2 mA @ 48V phantom power
• Sensitivity: -23.5 dB re. 1 Volt/Pascal or Better (66 mV @ 94 dB SPL @ 1 kHz)
• Dimensions (L x W x H, mm):
  • NTG5: 203 x 19
  • PG2-R:117 x 60 x 240
• Weight (g):
  • NTG5: 76g
  • PG2-R: 224g