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Rode NTG5 Broadcasting Mic

Revolutionary acoustic design, delivering a natural, uncoloured sound. Extremely lightweight (just 76g), and short in length (just 203mm) Tailored frequency response and very low self-noise of just 10dBA

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$538.89 $759 In stock

Category: Audio Recorders

The NTG5 is a short, ultra-lightweight shotgun microphone ideal for use in the most demanding recording applications. Featuring a revolutionary acoustic design with circular ports replacing the linear slots found in other shotgun mics, it offers unmatched transparency and a more natural, uncoloured sound. Combined with a tightly controlled frequency response, smooth off-axis response, and very low self-noise (just 10dBA), the NTG5 sounds spectacular in a wide variety of applications, particularly location recording and demanding filmmaking scenarios where superlative audio is the imperative. No excuses.

The NTG5 is a boom operator’s dream, weighing a mere 76g and measuring just over 20cm, making it ideal for use on long, demanding shoots. It also features RF-bias circuitry to ensure reliable performance in adverse environments, with excellent resistance to high humidity, severe cold, damp, and dust. The perfect location recording mic.

Key features:

  • Revolutionary acoustic design, delivering a natural, uncoloured sound.
  • Extremely lightweight (just 76g), and short in length (just 203mm)
  • Tailored frequency response and very low self-noise of just 10dBA
  • Highly directional supercardioid polar pattern and smooth off-axis response
  • RF-bias technology and conformal coating ensure superior performance in adverse environmental conditions
  • Comes in a complete location recording kit with WS10 windshield, PG2-R pistol grip and other accessories
Brand Rode
Gross Shipping Weight - Volumetric (kgs) 1.5000
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Response 80 Hz - 20 kHz ±3 dB
Max SPL 130 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD, 600 Ω load)
Output Impedance (Ohms) 25 Ω
Included Accessories 1x PG2-R Grip, 1x WS10 Windshield, 1x ZP1 Small Pouch Bag, 1x RM5 Microphone Clip, 1x PG2-R Pro Cable, 1x Foam Windshield
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Robert V. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about the circular port design, but the clarity on my vocal takes is noticeably cleaner than my old mic. It’s also so light I barely feel it on the boom arm during long recordings.

Ryan ★★★★★

The circular ports picked up my voice with incredible clarity even in a noisy room, and I barely feel it on the boom arm during long recordings. Audio quality is crisp and natural without any handling noise.

Mia ★★★★★

I was skeptical about the weight at first, but it’s so lightweight that I can easily hold it for long interviews without fatigue. The audio clarity even from a distance is impressive for such a compact mic.