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Rode NTG3 vs Rode VideoMic Pro

    0.75 in
    10.04 in
    Rode NTG3 Microphone
    Rode NTG3
      1.69 in
      5.91 in
      Rode VideoMic Pro Microphone
      Rode VideoMic Pro
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      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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      7
      7 editorial reviews
      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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      User rating
      43
      3.9 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		25 %
      3 stars
      		37 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
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      40
      4.4 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		52 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Rode NTG3Rode NTG3
      Rode VideoMic ProRode VideoMic Pro
      Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneDigital camera microphone
      Direction typeSupercardioidCardioid
      Output impedance25.0 Ω200.0 Ω
      Total harmonic distortion (THD)1.0 %1.0 %

      Recording quality

      Rode NTG3Rode NTG3
      Rode VideoMic ProRode VideoMic Pro
      Input impedance25.0 Ω200.0 Ω
      Sensitivity-30.0 dB-38.0 dB
      Frequency range40 - 2000040 - 20000

      Design

      Rode NTG3Rode NTG3
      Rode VideoMic ProRode VideoMic Pro
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Rode NTG3Rode NTG3
      Rode VideoMic ProRode VideoMic Pro
      Width0.75 in1.69 in
      Height10.04 in5.91 in
      Depth0.75 in3.74 in
      Weight5.75 oz3.0 oz

      Connectivity

      Rode NTG3Rode NTG3
      Rode VideoMic ProRode VideoMic Pro
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Pros & Cons

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