The NTG5 is a short, ultra-lightweight shotgun microphone ideal for use in the most demanding recording applications. 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.

The NTG5 is a boom operator’s dream, 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.

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, uncoloured sound that will sound superb in a wide variety of applications.

A Boom Operator’s Dream

The NTG5 features a short, super-lightweight aluminium body (just 76g!), 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.

Key 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

Technical Specifications

Acoustic Principle
RF-bias condenser
Active Electronics
RF-bias demodulation
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid shotgun
Frequency Range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency Response
100 Hz - 20 kHz +/-3 dB // 50Hz - 20 kHz +/-6 dB
Output Impedance
25 OHM
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 OHM 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
Included
1 x NTG5 Microphone
1 x PG2-R Grip
1 x WS10 Windshield
1 x ZP1 Small Pouch Bag
1 x RM5 Microphone Clip
1 x PG2-R Pro Cable
1 x Foam Windshield