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Rode NTG2

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
46 user ratings
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
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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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Pros

  • easier and more dependable than any solution so far
  • awesome mic with a very accurate
  • rich and natural sound

Cons

  • small built-in mic
  • the mic does not have an on/off switch
  • the roll off to be a little bit more aggressive
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Key specs

  • Digital camcorder microphone
  • Supercardioid
  • Battery
  • Wired
  • -36 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
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Rode NTG2 - Pros & Cons

Rode NTG2

Pros

  • easier and more dependable than any solution so far
  • awesome mic with a very accurate
  • rich and natural sound
  • Solid and simple to use
  • build quality and features
  • less noise and better gain levels do a better job with
  • sound quality is great
  • reviewWorks great for on camera and for boom
  • i love the battery feature and the quality is fantastic
  • Works great for on camera and for boom
  • for an interview mic and comes at a great price

Cons

  • small built-in mic
  • the mic does not have an on/off switch
  • the roll off to be a little bit more aggressive
  • does reduce the blowing noise just a bit
  • Zoom H4n are notorious for being a less than stellar combination
  • polar pattern is not uniform at all frequencies
  • s a spike in the highs starting at about 5 KHz
  • doesn t show up in an ultrawide lens
  • those adapters will be hit or miss depending on your device
  • not on the mic
  • is the name gets lost in search results

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Rode NTG2 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeDigital camcorder microphone
Direction typeSupercardioid
Receiver dynamic range113.0 dB
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
Device interfaceXLR-3
Connectivity technologyWired
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Recording quality
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)76.0 dB
Sensitivity-36.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Dimensions
Width0.87 in
Height0.87 in
Depth11.02 in
Weight5.68 oz
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Power
Power sourceBattery
Battery technologyAlkaline

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Rode NTG2 Rode - Editorial Reviews (1)

Rode NTG2 5 Best Buys
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Published: 04.12.2013
5 Best Buys

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.

By JG Harding
6 minute read

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