Shorter and lighter than the NTG3 and with a flatter bass response, the RODE NTG5 Shotgun Microphone Moisture-Resistantmoisture-resistant shotgun microphone lets you capture natural, uncolored sound indoors or outside for your next indie film, TV shoot, or documentary project without weighing down your rig.

Professional-level features such as ultralow-noise circuitry, a smooth off-axis response, and a tightly controlled low end make it ideal for a range of location recording scenarios. Plus, it includes a furry windshield and a pistol grip shockmount that can be attached to a boompole for increased versatility.

The NTG5's extremely high sensitivity allows it to produce robust output levels without having to apply extreme gain at your mic preamp. Sonically, the NTG5 delivers acoustic transparency due to its pioneering circular acoustic ports, gentle rise in high frequencies, and rumble-reducing attenuation of low bass frequencies. Its switch- and dial-free design lets you set up quickly and focus on the sound instead of fiddling with various mic settings. RF-bias technology and conformal coating ensure reliable performance even in severe conditions.

For Indie Films, TV & Documentaries    Moisture-Resistant for Humid Conditions    Phantom Powered    Simple Operation with No Controls    Transparent Tone with Tight Low End    Ultralow-Noise Circuitry    Ultrahigh Sensitivity Needs Less Gain    Slight Presence Boost & Bass Attenuation    Includes Furry Windshield & Pistol Grip    Compact, Ultralightweight Housing

When your work takes you outdoors, you're bound to encounter humidity and condensation, which can cause many mics to fail. The NTG5's RF-bias technology and conformal coating provide excellent resistance to moisture, cold, and dust, allowing you to reliably capture high-quality audio in normal and adverse environmental conditions.

The NTG5 was engineered for transparency and all-weather performance. The combination of the NTG5's 8" long body, revolutionary circular acoustic ports, and supercardioid polar pattern yields focused on-axis directionality, smooth off-axis response, and a transparent tone with a tightly controlled low end. Its ultralow self-noise of 10 dBA and highly sensitive condenser element communicate detailed audio unburdened by the hiss that plagues many low-cost microphones.

Thanks to its 3-pin XLR output and compliance with 48 VDC phantom power, the NTG5 is compatible with a variety of handheld audio recorders, field recorders, and mixer adapters as well as built-in preamps on many camcorders and cinema cameras. The included short XLR cable—designed for use with the supplied pistol grip—features Neutrik and Switchcraft connectors and an integrated strain-relief junction box.

The NTG5 includes the PG2-R pistol grip shockmount, which impedes the transfer of vibrations to the microphone, and accommodates comfortable handheld operation or placement on a boompole. A mic clip is supplied in case you need to affix the NTG5 to a standard mic stand in a studio.

The NTG5 has a foam windscreen to reduce unwanted light wind noise from fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of wind noise in indoor or outdoor environments, swap the windscreen for the included furry windshield.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this a improvement to the NTG-4 or NTG-3?

A: At this point in time it would be difficult to tell. The NTG 5 does not arrive till Mid Nov 2019.

Q: 2. Does this fit in the Sony FS5 mount holder out of the box?

A: This mic should the camera's microphone mount fairly snugly - right out of the box.

Q: 3. this mic won't fit into the cradle on my Sony FS7, it seems too slim for the holder, is there a solution for this, i thought the mic would be normal width?

A: I had the same problem, unfortunately the FS7 is designed for much thicker microphones. NTG3 is fairly thin microphone and requires some sort size converter to work with the FS7. You have two options, first you can order a part from sony: part number 317988201 , which is a rubber sleeve that goes over your microphone to increase its diameter. Sony sells these for $11 a piece. If you search any of the online stores you will find these going for as high as $40 for the same part, so directly from Sony is the way to go. However these are so thin you need two of them to get the right thickness, stack inside each other. A second option is to go to home depot and buy a 6 x6 rubber sheet, I think they sell them in the hardware aisle for $4.57. Cut two 2 x 6 strips and tightly roll them around the microphone. The result is about the same either way, microphone will now be secure in the FS7 holder.

Q: 4. What is the difference between the NTG3 and NTG2?

A: I've used both and in my experience the NTG 3 is much hotter than the NTG 2. For me that is a good thing because it means you can get a stronger signal into the preamp at lower gain levels and thus avoid noise.

Q: 5. Can the shock mount fit a smaller mic such as an Audio Technica 4053B?

A: Thr AT is shorter and fatter than the RODE. You should get the proper mount for each mic.

Q: 6. What Blimp will work with shorter NTG5?

A: The Rode blimp. B&H # ROBLIMPR is the part number you can find it on the B&H website.

Q: 7. What thread type is the mic holder that comes in the set? Trying to mount it to a 5/8 thread mic stand

A: yes it is 5/8

Q: 8. Can I get a good audio quality recording video with NTG5 in an iPhone (with adapter)?

A: An adapter between an iOS device and the NTG5 would not work because the NTG5 requires phantom power. So you would need to use an audio interface that can provide phantom power to the NTG5 and is compatible with iOS devices, like B&H # IKIRIGPREHD for example.

Q: 9. Hi, I'd like to connect this mic to a Zoom H6, can you please recommend a cable to go with it? Thank you!

A: As far as cords go, as long as you choose a quality XLR cable you will be fine. I would look at a Hosa Technology XLR to XLR cord.a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/828151-REG target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/828151-REG/aBut, if you don't want to buy a cable, the NTG3 actually fits just straight into the recorder. You can just plug it right into one of the four XLR inputs on the H6. Just a fun fact

Q: 10. Does this come with a shock mount? It's listed as a free item that comes with the set, but it's NOT listed on the in the box tab.

A: Mine did