RODE NTG5 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone

The RODE NTG5 is a professional-grade short shotgun microphone designed for location sound recording, filmmaking, and broadcasting. It represents a significant step forward in microphone design, particularly in its lightweight build and resistance to environmental conditions.

Key Features and Highlights:

• Revolutionary Acoustic Design: The NTG5 features a completely new design with circular acoustic ports instead of the traditional linear slots found on most shotgun microphones. This design, which RODE calls “annular line tube technology,” is engineered to deliver exceptional acoustic transparency and a natural, uncolored sound.
• Extremely Lightweight and Short: The NTG5 weighs a mere 76 grams (2.68 ounces) and measures just over 20 cm (8 inches) in length. This is a massive advantage for boom operators on long, demanding shoots, as it significantly reduces fatigue. Its compact size also makes it ideal for use in situations where space is limited.
• RF-Bias Technology and Weather Resistance: This is a crucial professional feature. The NTG5 uses RF-bias technology, which, combined with a conformal coating on the electronics, makes the microphone highly resistant to moisture, humidity, and dust. This ensures reliable performance in a wide range of adverse weather conditions.
• Broadcast-Quality Sound: The microphone has a highly directional supercardioid polar pattern that provides excellent focus on the sound source while rejecting off-axis sounds. It has a very low self-noise of just 10 dB SPL (A-weighted), ensuring that your recordings are clean and free of unwanted hiss.
• Complete Location Recording Kit: The NTG5 is sold as a complete kit, providing everything a location sound recordist needs. The kit typically includes:
  • PG2-R Pistol Grip Shock Mount: An ergonomic pistol grip with a Rycote Lyre suspension system to isolate the microphone from handling noise and vibrations.
  • WS10 Windshield: A high-quality furry windshield for superior protection against wind noise.
  • Foam Windscreen: A foam windscreen for light wind noise reduction.
  • RM5 Microphone Clip: A standard mic clip for mounting on a stand.
  • High-Quality Cabling: A short, professional-grade XLR cable designed to be used with the PG2-R pistol grip.