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Audio-Technica AT897 Microphone
Audio-Technica AT897
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Rode NTG2 Microphone
Rode NTG2
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Rode NTG3 Microphone
Rode NTG3
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Rode VideoMic Pro Microphone
Rode VideoMic Pro
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Riding Shotgun Every serious shooter needs a good shotgun microphone in the arsenal. When handhelds, lapels and even wireless won't work, shotgun micsRead more
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New to the world of video production and unsure what gear to buy? Our guide to the five best options in three categories will get you started.Read more
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RØDE recently announced the NTG5, a broadcast shotgun microphone. Now that it is available I thought I should put it through its paces.Read more
Rode's new NTG5 makes pro-quality location recording more affordable than ever.Read more
The Rode NTG-3 microphone, shown here in the Rode Blimp mount sans windscreen, delivers great performance at a moderate price. Users of short shotgun microphones can be sorted into two categories. Those who complain about spending $250 to $500 on a mic, and those willing to spend $1000 to $2000 on one. Into the first [...]Read More... from Review: Rode NTG-3 short shotgun microphone and Blimp windshieldRead more
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RØDE has a long history with camera mounted mic solutions. The RØDE VideoMic line currently stands at seven models. Each mic covers a different user andRead more
The Rode VideoMic Pro+ is a significant upgrade from its predecessor and an ideal microphone for vlogging or field production.Read more
RØDE VideoMic GO II updates the popular on-camera directional microphone with USB output and audio monitoringRead more
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3.8 out of 5
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3.8 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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3.9 out of 5
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4.4 out of 5
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Recording quality

Input impedance200.0 Ω
N/A
25.0 Ω200.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)77.0 dB76.0 dB81.0 dB
N/A
Sensitivity41.0 dB-36.0 dB-30.0 dB-38.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 2000020 - 2000040 - 2000040 - 20000

Design

Colour of productGreyBlackBlackBlack

Dimensions

Height0.83 in0.87 in10.04 in5.91 in
Depth10.98 in11.02 in0.75 in3.74 in
Weight5.11 oz5.68 oz5.75 oz3.0 oz
Width
N/A
0.87 in0.75 in1.69 in

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
XLR outyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Device interface
N/A
XLR-3XLR-3
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