Broadcast shotgun sound that keeps working in rain, humidity and cold. The Rode NTG3 is a broadcast-grade RF-bias shotgun microphone for demanding film, TV and location shoots. It is also highly regarded for voice-over work.
Why customers choose it
- Weather-proof sound: RF-bias technology makes it suitable for outdoor shoots in adverse conditions.
- Clean side rejection: tightly controlled polar pattern with natural off-axis sound.
- Voice-over favourite: natural tone and punch for many voice types.
- Strong output: -30dB re 1V/Pa sensitivity, 31.6mV.
- Protected: comes with an aluminium storage cylinder.
Who it is for
Film and TV sound recordists, documentary crews, boom operators and voice-over studios.
What’s in the box
- NTG3 microphone
- Windshield
- RM5 mic clip
- ZP2 padded zip pouch
- Storage cylinder
Specifications
| Acoustic Principle | Line gradient |
|---|---|
| Active Electronics | RF bias |
| Capsule | 0.50 inch |
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
| Address Type | End |
| Frequency Range | 40Hz – 20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB SPL |
| Equivalent Noise | 13dBA |
| Sensitivity | -30.0dB re 1V/Pa (31.60mV @ 94dB SPL) |
| Output Impedance | 25 ohm |
| Power | P48 phantom power |
| Weight | 163g |
| Dimensions | 255 (H) x 19 (W) x 19 (D) mm |
Good to know
- Needs 48V phantom power from a recorder, mixer or interface with XLR input.
- For outdoor wind, use a blimp or furry cover such as the RØDE Blimp (sold separately).
- RØDE makes the NTG3 in satin-nickel and matte black finishes.
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