Rode · Shotgun

Rode NTG5

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Mic Type	Condenser
Form Factor	Shotgun
Connection	XLR
Works With	Camera, Recorder, Mixer
Polar Pattern	Supercardioid
Phantom Power Required	Yes
Needs Audio Interface	Yes
Sound Quality Score	9
Noise Rejection Score	9
Ease Of Use Score	5
Self Noise Db	10
Max Spl Db	135
Weight Grams	76
Experience Level	Advanced, Professional
Primary Use Cases	Film Sound, Interview, Run and Gun

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What's good

Remarkably light for a pro shotgun
Natural, uncoloured off-axis response
Full kit included

Trade-offs

Needs 48V phantom power
No consumer-friendly output

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