Rode NTG8 – Long Shotgun Condenser Microphone
The Rode NTG8 is a premium long shotgun condenser microphone engineered for professional broadcast, film, and field recording. Designed for extreme conditions, it delivers highly focused directionality across all frequencies, ensuring exceptional clarity and rejection of off-axis noise. Whether capturing dialogue outdoors or detailed sound effects, the NTG8 offers pristine audio performance with outstanding reach and precision.
Key Features
- Ultra-directional pickup pattern: Exceptional focus and isolation of the sound source, even in noisy environments.
- Long interference tube design: Provides superior directionality and minimal off-axis coloration.
- Low self-noise (8 dBA): Ensures clean, transparent recordings ideal for broadcast and film production.
- High sensitivity and dynamic range: Captures subtle details and powerful transients with accuracy.
- RF-bias technology: Excellent resistance to humidity and radio frequency interference for reliable operation outdoors.
- Rugged all-metal construction: Designed to endure professional use in demanding environments.
Customer Benefits
The NTG8 offers an extended reach and unmatched clarity, making it perfect for film sets, nature recording, and outdoor broadcasts. Its RF-bias design guarantees consistent performance in humid or high-interference environments, while the balanced frequency response ensures natural, immersive sound reproduction.
Quick Specs
- Type: RF-bias condenser shotgun microphone
- Polar pattern: Supercardioid/lobar
- Frequency range: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: –22 dB re 1 V/Pa (79 mV @ 94 dB SPL)
- Equivalent noise level: 8 dB(A)
- Maximum SPL: 124 dB
- Output impedance: 200 Ω
- Power requirement: 48 V phantom power
- Dimensions (L × Ø): 559 × 19 mm
- Weight: 545 g
What’s in the Box
- Rode NTG8 microphone
- RM5 mic clip
- WSNTG8 foam windscreen
- ZP2 protective storage case
- User guide
Use Cases / Ideal For
Perfect for film production, TV broadcasting, wildlife and nature recording, and outdoor sound capture. Ideal for long-distance dialogue and ambient pickup in challenging environments.
Compatibility
Works with professional field recorders, mixers, and interfaces that provide 48 V phantom power. Suitable for boom mounting or use with blimps and windshields.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Exceptional directionality and reach
- Low self-noise and high fidelity
- Resistant to humidity and RF interference
⚠️ Cons:
- Long length may require larger boom or windshield systems
- Needs phantom power to operate
The Rode NTG8 is built for professionals who demand precision, durability, and clarity in any recording condition—delivering broadcast-quality sound wherever your work takes you — available at Soundium.
