The RODE NTG5 Shotgun Microphone Kit Boasts Revolutionary Acoustic Design

The NTG5’s body design has been completely overhauled, with circular acoustic ports replacing the linear slots found in other shotgun mics. The revolutionary design – the result of many months of specialised testing – delivers unmatched acoustic transparency, and a natural, uncolored sound that will sound superb in a wide variety of applications.

A Boom Operator's Dream

The NTG5 features a short, super-lightweight aluminum body (just 2.6 oz!), making it one of the most compact professional shotgun mics out there – a dream for boom operators who find themselves on long shoots, or filmmakers and sound recordists looking for a more portable and lightweight rig that delivers broadcast-grade audio.

The Perfect Location Recording Mic

With a tightly controlled frequency response, low self-noise, highly directional supercardioid polar pattern, and smooth off-axis response, the NTG5 sounds spectacular in a wide variety of applications, while RF-bias technology and conformal coating ensure superior performance in harsh environmental conditions. It’s the perfect mic for location recording and demanding filmmaking scenarios where superlative audio is imperative. No excuses.

• Revolutionary acoustic design, delivering a natural, uncoloured sound
• Extremely lightweight (just 2.6 oz), and short in length (just 8 inches)
• 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

SPECIFICATIONS

Acoustic and Electrical

• 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)

Mechanical

• Dimensions (L x W x H)
• NTG5: 8" x .75" (203 x 19mm)
• PG2-R: 4.6" x 2.4" x 9.5" (117 x 60 x 240 mm)
• Weight
• NTG5: 2.6 oz (76 g)
• PG2-R: 7.9 oz (224 g)

Included in Box

• NTG5 Microphone
• PG2-R Grip
• WS10 Windshield
• ZP1 Small Pouch Bag
• RM5 Microphone Clip
• PG2-R Pro Cable
• Foam Windshield

Manufacturer: Rode Microphones
Model: NTG5 LOCATION KIT
SKU: I619574-N-2-WHXB
UPC: 698813006571

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