Comes with aluminum transport tube, foam wind (pop) filter, mic clip, and zip pouch.More features of the RODE NTG3 microphone The maximum SPL is 130dB, so it’s better for films and interviews rather than rock concerts.
It’s made for high-resolution audio recording, and does well picking up even individual instruments playing in an orchestra. Like the other two mics, it has a super-cardioid pickup pattern so it records what’s in front and not what’s on the sides or rear. There is no high-pass or low-cut filter on this mic like there is on the other two.It’s the heaviest of the three mics at 5.75 ounces, but its size is about the same. Unfortunately, it runs only on 48V phantom power through an XLR connector, and not on batteries (unless they are an external 48-volt power source). RODE claims it has the lowest noise of any similar microphone. Many users have commented that this has the richest and truest sound of any mic they own. It really cuts down on the rustle, rumble, and buzz that some mics suffer from. When RODE says that this mic has very little handling noise, they mean it. Its self-noise (or equivalent noise) is also the lowest at just 13dB. The output impedance on this mic is the lowest of the three at just 25 ohms. The mic comes with a weatherproof aluminum storage cylinder, too. The housing is solid machined brass and comes in three colors, including an anti-glare version. With external RF bias anda true condenser, this mic is made to withstand moisture, bad weather conditions, and even external radio frequency interference. The NTG3 is a step-up in durability from the two previous microphones. Rode NTG3 Condenser Shotgun Microphone with Storage Cylinder Directional pickup pattern is super-cardioid.Output impedance with battery is 350 ohms 250 ohms with phantom power (be sure to connect to an input with the same or higher impedance to avoid signal loss).Comes with stand mount for 3/8” and 5/8” threads, foam wind screen for light breezes, and zip pouch for storage.Weighs 5.17 ounces and is about 11 inches long with 0.87-inch diameter.More features of the RODE NTG2 microphone The NTG2 is made for the same kind of sound recordings as the NTG1, it just has the additional flexibility of battery power. The two mics look similar in their black matte metal aluminum housing and have the same accessories included in the box. But both of these mics work well for street interviews, weddings and other events, and even film-making. Its own self-noise is the same as the NTG1.The NTG2 also has a switchable high-pass filter that is difficult to turn on and off without using a pen or screwdriver.
The NTG2 also has higher output impedances, depending on if it has battery or phantom power. With the battery, this mic is about twos ounces heavier than the NTG1.Īnother difference between the NTG1 and NTG2 is the lower maximum SPL (sound pressure level) of 131dB. The AA battery fits into a compartment inside the mic’s metal housing.The bottom part of the mic below the high-pass filter unscrews but doesn’t come all the way off so the battery can slip inside. RODE provides the solution: the NTG2 runs off an AA or off 48V phantom power. Want to operate a microphone off of a battery? Many DSLR cameras don’t have a way to power an external mic like this.
1-year limited warranty extends to 10 years with registration.More features of the RODE NTG1 microphone It needs 48 volts provided by the camera, a mixer, or another external source. Unlike the NTG2, this microphone only runs off phantom power through an XLR connector so it doesn’t connect to all cameras. Note that the high-pass filter is difficult to switch on and off without using a pen or some other slender object. The mic itself is a condenser transducer with a half-inch capsule. The frequency response range is 20Hz to 20kHz and the output impedance is a low 50 ohms. It can also withstand a sound pressure level (SPL) of 139dB. Since it weighs only 3.7 ounces, it’s definitely light enough to serve as a boom mic. When used with the included foam wind screen (or better yet, a furry wind shield, sold separately) and the high-pass filter to reduce traffic rumble, it works well for interviews on the street. Its own self-noise is just 18dB so there’s no hum noticeable. The NTG1 rejects rear and axis sound with its tight pattern so it focuses in on just the sounds in front.