Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone
The Rode NTG-2 is a condenser shotgun microphone designed for professional audio capturing in the field or indoors. With a history of manufacturing quality studio microphones, Rode has implemented low noise output electronics and wide bandwidth, both of which attribute to the NTG-2's broadcast sound quality.
The super-cardioid polar pattern and line plus gradient acoustic principle effectively minimize audio and noise at the off-axis (sides) of the microphone, while the front of the capsule accurately reproduces incoming audio signal. The result is greater intelligibility and signal-to-noise ratio when using the NTG-2 in noisy environments.
The NTG-2 is powered with an internal 1.5V AA size battery or an external +48 Volt phantom power source. The output is a standard 3-pin XLR male connector.
The microphone features a rugged, all metal, lightweight enclosure that is ideal for camera mounting yet durable enough to withstand the rigors of heavy road use. The Rode NTG-2 is packaged with a microphone stand mount and windscreen.
- Battery Or Phantom Powered
- The Rode NTG-2 can be powered with an internal 1.5V AA battery or external +48V phantom power source.
- Super-Cardioid Polar Pattern
- The super-cardioid polar pattern and line gradient acoustic principle allow for a narrow pick up pattern at the front of the capsule while minimizing noise at the off-axis sections.
- Lightweight Durable Construction
- The NTG-2 features a lightweight metal housing that is ideal for camera mounting.
- Low Handling Noise
- Low noise output electronics provide high signal-to-noise ratio. The NTG-2 is designed to also reduce noise caused by handling, rigid mounting hardware, loose cabling etc.
| Transducer | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB octave |
| Sensitivity | -36.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 76dB (1kHz rel, 1Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15) |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 131dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) |
| Power Requirements | +48V phantom, 44V to 52V |
| Output Impedance | 250Ω |
| Output Connectors | 3-pin XLR balanced |
| Pad | No |
| Low Frequency Roll-Off | No |
| Dimensions | 10.94 x .87" (278 x 22mm) (Length x Diameter) |
| Weight | 5 oz (161g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 200 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good audio (157)
- Easy to use (148)
- Lightweight (145)
- Versatile (96)
- Compact (82)
Cons
- Limited functions (15)
- Not durable (3)
- Poor sound quality (3)
Best Uses
- Professional recording (103)
- Outdoor events / games (91)
- Amateur recording (86)
- Performances (52)
- Home studio (47)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (125), Novice (30), Tech savvy (11), Professional musician (9), Gearhead (5)
- Primary use:
- Business (14), Personal (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
One Of The Best Shotgun Mics
When I dove head first into the world of filmming with DSLR's I was told I would need to get my sound in an external manner since the audio off the DSLR isn't that great....Read complete review
When I dove head first into the world of filmming with DSLR's I was told I would need to get my sound in an external manner since the audio off the DSLR isn't that great. I knew the RODE products were known for quality so I got the B&H RODE NTG 2 Kit.
The choice I made was definatly the right one. The sound out of the external mic is fantastic. My film projects finally looked like films and now sounded like them as well. I use this as my main source to capture sound on all my shoots now. The price for the kit is more then resonable especially once you hear the kind of quality you get out of it.
There is honestly only one real problem though. It comes in the form of low audio gain when used with the Zoom H4n. Seperatly the devices are amazing but together the problem arises. I was definatly worried when I saw the audio levels were not breaking -6 (it should be around -12) when I was recording at mic volume of 100! I read around and found I would need a preamp but being the director, director of photography, co-sound guy, and art director I didn't want to carry around a pre-amp that needed to be plugged in (I was filming by a river).
Luckily RODE has made something to help this situation in the form of the RODE D-Powerplug. It adds 20db gain which is way more then enough to get the right audio levels. So with the Zoom H4n, the RODE NTG-2 and the RODE D-Powerplug I saved easily over $300-$500.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Bass clipping
Be aware of this mic's problem with bass clipping if you are planning to use this in loud environment... wedding, concert, and any other crowded events. It will start to become a ...Read complete review
Be aware of this mic's problem with bass clipping if you are planning to use this in loud environment... wedding, concert, and any other crowded events. It will start to become a problem even if you put it next to a tv with 80% volume. the bass clipping will destroy the whole audio track and making your works sounds like a joke that some middle school kids recorded.
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
So far the mic has proved to have great sound from all my recordings. Only downside is the lack of any kind of power switch so as long as the battery is in it constantly draws power. Mine also had a small bur in the threading of the batter compartment which made it difficult to unscrew but I'm quite certain that was just bad luck. I just filed down the bur and it works fine now.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
We've been using this for a very low budget feature film, and the sound quality's been fantastic. We've been very pleased with indoor sound especially, gain control on it responds nicely with H4N. Low frequency is very easy to pick up, which is pro and con since I live near the highway...
Only real issue is a sometimes linkage problem, but I think this is with my mic alone, nothing that can't be fixed quite easily.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- TIny Bit Quiet
Best Uses
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
On a budget this mic is perfect. A little soft at times but will be perfect for any professional production, especially for price. Make sure to use batteries in the mic & turn phantom power off on Zoom H4N (If thats your combination) to get maxmimum quality
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- No power switch
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
This is an amazing mic for what you pay. I was undecided on whether to wait and get an ME66/K6 for an extra few hundred dollars, or to just buy this one now, and I am now very happy I made the decision to stick with this one. I compared my NTG-2 last week to a friends ME66/K6, and I actually like mine more. It's $200 cheeper and has a much nicer, round, full sound as opposed to the hotter, tinnier sound of the ME66/K6. If you're looking for a good mic in this price range, this thing is what you want.
Pros
- Clear Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
i bought this mic, with a recorder that only worked 30% of the time. Switched to a 3.5mm mic recorder. If I used xlr, i'd likely get this rode mic.
Pros
- Clear Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
I am using for church its unbelivable sound i will recommend any one.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
This shotgun microphone is one of the best in the market for its price. better then this just if you spend waaay more money to get 25% better sound. Really good quality.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
It's been great so far. Rode has never let me down so I'm not surprised. Quality in performance and build is great!
Pros
- Clear Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
A sound engineer I am not but it seems to produce good audio.
Coupled with rode blimp it is producing great audio for outdoor interviews
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
Bought this for my Canon XA10 unfortunately it is too skinny for the stock mic clamp/mount so i have to add a rubber spacer to keep it tight BUT thats not a big deal. Bought the kit with it which consists of Audio Technica XLR cable and Pearstone Mic Shock Mount and works great!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Camera Mounting
- ENG
- Location sound
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
This is a good quality, short shotgun microphone that works on phantom power or a battery (meaning that it is an electret condenser capable of running of less than 48v). It is very sensitive and clean. My only critique is that it doesn't have an ON/OFF switch. The advantage of this is that you never have to worry whether or not it is on, but the disadvantage is that it constantly drains the battery if one is installed. If it is mounted on a boom pole, you have to pull the battery to switch it off, or else let it drain. You can't conserve battery power by quickly switching it off between takes as you can on many Audio Technica mics. Other than this, it is a great mic. Good for close mic'ing with a boom, or mounting on a camera.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Breaks Easily
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
Its not bad mic for this money but after one year in use, the screws loosen and body microphone makes annoying noises. Not so mutch but it can be realy problem for documentari if you take a long shot and your hands start shaking...
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
I knew it would "work," but I was pleasantly shocked at how WELL it worked on my first shoot with it. Set it up on a mic stand for interviews and the audio was clean and very robust. I was expecting a bit of a "tinny" sound that I would just work with in post, but that did not happen - and thanks to the B&H guy on the phone who recommended this mic!
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
Great in the field. Has been a workhorse!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
Using this unit with a Zoom H4N. This was part of the B&H Bundle that included a generic Dead Cat wind reflector. I wouldn't recommend this unit for VERY high wind, but for outdoors with moderate wind, it still provides good quality
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
This is a great microphone for capturing excellent sound in a crowded interview situations and a great second sound source in set piece interview as a back up to Lavalier Mics. It works with my Azden Mixer and Tascam Dr-680 recorder as well as giving a nice clean sound directly into the Sony HXR NX5 Camera ... so lots of flexibility without compromising on the end result. I bought this over the NTG-1 simply because of the battery power capability which allows the mic to be used with wireless plug in transmitters (ie Sony UTX-P1).
I live in Australia and buy Rode from B&H ... a great Aussie product from an amazing retailer!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Church
- Performances
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
I purchased this product for the Church in order to better hear persons with soft voices, the communion table, and singing. The unit gives good quality sound at a reasonable price. It is also easily connect to our camera for recording our Church program.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Great Isolation
Cons
- Wide angle wdead cat
Best Uses
- Outdoor run and gun
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
I am not an expert on microphones, but here is what I do know.
The stereo mic on my Panasonic HMC150 leaves me disappointed many times.
I purchased the Rode NTG-2 initially for a specific project. I was to interview subjects related to a development project in West Africa. The interviews were strictly run and gun and ambient noise is a tremendous issue. So far, I have been extremely please with how the mic preformed. Ambient noise is still audible, but I can clearly hear the interviewees. I used this mic with the optional Dead Cat wind silencer. (The wind silencer presents a trade off in wide angle shooting as it shows up with the HMC150 in the upper right hand corner.) and had no issue with wind (granted wind wasn't as strong where I shot).
So, the bottom line. It's an excellent mic for the money. Anything better quality is going to cost quite a bit more. I have seen this mic used all over the place and now I know why.
Pros
Cons
- Limited Functions
- Poor Sound Quality
- Pricey / Poor Value
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
Poor quality, non dynamic sound, poor sound quality in the noisy environment. No on an off switch.
Pros
Cons
- Limited Functions
- Poor Sound Quality
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
Non Dynamic sound, poor performance in loud arias. No on and off switch.
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Batteries & Power
- Price: $1.50
- Price: $13.99
Cables
- Price: $19.99
- Price: $19.95
Shock Mounts
- Price: $49.95
- Price: $49.95
Windscreens
- Price: $39.00
- Price: $29.00
Cases & Protection
- Price: $59.95
What's in the Box
- 10 Year Warranty
- Microphone Stand Mount
- Windscreen
- Zippered Pouch
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