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#4 in Shotgun Microphones

Rode NTG5

Name: Rode NTG5
Brand: Rode
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

Rode

$449.00 – $499.00

Lightweight professional short shotgun microphone weighing just 76g with extremely low self-noise of 10dBA. Designed for boom pole operation with a natural broadcast sound and included PG2R pistol grip.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.6

User Sentiment

8.7

Value Score

8.2

Complaint Risk

9.1

Freshness

8.6

Community

8.3

Availability

8.8

Pros

Ultra-light at 76g for boom use
Includes PG2R pistol grip
Natural broadcast sound

Cons

Premium professional price
No on-camera shock mount included

Don't buy this if…

This is a phantom-powered professional mic that requires a field recorder or mixer and is not designed for direct camera use.

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Rode NTG5

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