RØDE NTG5 – Ultra-Lightweight Professional Shotgun Microphone
The RØDE NTG5 is a broadcast-grade shotgun microphone engineered for professional film, television, and location recording. Its revolutionary acoustic design delivers a highly transparent, natural sound that captures every nuance of your scene with precision. Weighing just 76 g and measuring slightly over 20 cm, the NTG5 offers superior handling and comfort for boom operators and on-location sound engineers, making it perfect for long, demanding shoots.
Key Features
- Innovative acoustic design: Circular acoustic ports provide a smooth, natural tone and superior off-axis response.
- Broadcast-quality sound: Delivers a flat frequency response and exceptionally low self-noise of only 10 dBA.
- RF-bias circuitry: Ensures reliable performance in humid, cold, or dusty environments—ideal for field recording.
- Extremely lightweight and compact: Only 76 g and 20.3 cm long—perfect for extended boom use.
- Supercardioid polar pattern: Offers excellent directionality for focused sound pickup and ambient rejection.
- Durable construction: Built for professional use in extreme weather and production conditions.
- Phantom powered: Operates on standard 48V phantom power, compatible with most recorders and mixers.
Customer Benefits
The NTG5 combines durability, portability, and superior sound quality, offering a premium solution for professionals who demand pristine audio on location. Its moisture-resistant design and feather-light construction make it a trusted companion for film sets, documentaries, and ENG applications.
Quick Specs
- Type: Condenser shotgun microphone
- Polar pattern: Supercardioid
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: -23 dB re 1V/Pa (70 mV @ 94 dB SPL)
- Output impedance: 25 Ω
- Maximum SPL: 130 dB SPL
- Equivalent noise level: 10 dBA
- Dynamic range: 120 dB
- Power requirement: 48V phantom power
- Dimensions: 20.3 cm × 1.9 cm
- Weight: 76 g
What’s in the Box
- Location Recording Kit: 1 × NTG5
- Windshield Artificial Fur: 1 × WS10
- Medium Padded Zip Pouch: 1 × ZP1
- Pistol Grip with Shock Mount: 1 × PG2R
- XLR Cable with Junction Box: 1 × PG2-R Pro Cable
Use Cases / Ideal For
Perfect for film and TV production, documentary work, location sound recording, foley, and sound design. Its compact, lightweight build and superior acoustic performance make it ideal for professional boom operation and field work in all environments.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Ultra-lightweight and perfectly balanced for boom poles
- Extremely low self-noise with natural, transparent sound
- Weather-resistant and robust build for harsh environments
- Comprehensive location recording kit included
⚠️ Cons:
- Requires phantom power (no internal battery option)
- Premium pricing for entry-level users
The RØDE NTG5 stands as one of the most advanced and versatile shotgun microphones available, combining innovative design, world-class sound, and field-ready durability for professional creators and sound engineers.
