RODE NTG5 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone Review
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The Rode NTG5 positions itself as a lightweight, moisture-resistant shotgun microphone designed for diverse recording environments. Its shorter and lighter build, compared to its predecessor the NTG3, combined with a touted flatter bass response, suggests an emphasis on portability and neutral sound capture. The microphone's ultra-low-noise circuitry and smooth off-axis response indicate an intention to deliver clean, uncolored audio for film, TV, and documentary projects.
Its supercardioid polar pattern and controlled low end are features often sought in location sound recording. While the microphone lacks controls or an attenuation pad, its specified 130 dB maximum SPL and low equivalent noise level of 10 dB (A-weighted) suggest it can handle moderately loud sources while maintaining clarity.
Operating purely on 48V phantom power, it is a straightforward, solid-state condenser microphone for professionals prioritizing a light footprint and consistent performance in varying conditions.
- Moisture-resistant design for outdoor use
- Lightweight at 2.68 oz (76 g) for easier handling
- Ultra-low-noise circuitry (10 dB equivalent noise level)
- Neutral sound profile with flatter bass response
- Smooth off-axis response
- No attenuation pad for very loud sound sources
- No onboard controls for adjustments
- Requires 48V phantom power, limiting power options
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About this product
The Rode NTG5 is a moisture-resistant shotgun microphone, shorter and lighter than its predecessor, the NTG3, with a flatter bass response. It is designed to capture natural, uncolored sound for various film, TV, and documentary projects, both indoors and outdoors. The microphone features ultra-low-noise circuitry, a smooth off-axis response, and a tightly controlled low end, making it suitable for a range of location recording scenarios.
Specs
- Pad
- No
- Color
- Black
- Controls
- No
- Circuitry
- Solid-State
- Maximum SPL
- 130 dB
- Orientation
- End Address
- Sensitivity
- -23.5 dBV/Pa (at 1 kHz)
- Sound Field
- Mono
- Element Type
- Condenser
- Weight Mount
- 7.9 oz / 224 g
- Analog Output
- 1x XLR 3-Pin Male
- Polar Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Power Sources
- Phantom Power
- Microphone Type
- Shotgun
- Dimensions Mount
- H: 9.45 x W: 2.36 x L: 4.61" / H: 240 x W: 60 x L: 117 mm
- Operating Voltage
- 48 V
- Weight Microphone
- 2.68 oz / 76 g
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz ; 80 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB
- Off-Axis Rejection
- 4 dB at 60°; 20 dB at 120°; 24 dB at 180°
- Mounting Thread Size
- 3/8"-16 Female
- Dimensions Microphone
- ø: 0.75 x L: 7.99" / ø: 19 x L: 203 mm
- Equivalent Noise Level
- 10 dB (A-Weighted)
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