RØDE
RØDE NTG3
RF-biased condenser shotgun (line gradient), supercardioid, for boom and camera; resistant to moisture
Power Phantom P48 (44-52 V, at least 5 mA).
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −30 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 93%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 95%
- Self-noise
- 13 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 67%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 68%
- Max SPL
- 130 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 18%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 16%
- Rated range
- 40 – 20k Hz
vs 10 shotgun condensers
More output than 78% of 10 shotgun condensers.
Each stripe is one shotgun condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 15 shotgun condensers
Quieter than 43% of 15 shotgun condensers.
Each stripe is one shotgun condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 15 shotgun condensers
Takes louder sound than 50% of 15 shotgun condensers.
Each stripe is one shotgun condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Titled "Frequency Response"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa", but 0 dB at 1 kHz, so relative. Distance and room not stated. Solid red line.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Titled "Polar Pattern"; 500, 1000 and 4000 Hz; rings every 2 dB from +5 to -24, scale marked +5.0 to -25.0. Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −30 dBV/Pa (31.6 mV/Pa)1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-30dB ±2dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz". | p. 1 |
| Self-noise | 13 dB(A)A-weighted, per IEC 651. "Equivalent Noise (A-weighted): 13dBA SPL"; "per IEC651" from the 2009 datasheet. | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 81 dBA-weighted, per IEC 651. "Signal/Noise (A-weighted): 81dB"; "per IEC651" from the 2009 datasheet. | |
| Dynamic range | 117 dBper IEC 651. "117dB (per IEC651)". | |
| Output impedance | 25 ohm"Nominal impedance: 25Ω". | |
| Rated frequency range | 40 Hz to 20 kHz"Frequency Range: 40Hz ~ 20,000Hz". | |
| Powering | phantom P48 (44-52 V, at least 5 mA)"48V Phantom Power (44-52V min 5mA)". | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male"3 pin XLR, balanced output between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-) and Pin 1 (ground)". | |
| Weight | 163 g"Weight (grams): 163"; "Net Weight: 163g" in the manual. | p. 2 |
| Dimensions | 19 × 255 mm"W 19, H 255"; stored as diameter × length. | |
| Finish | satin nickel or matte black"Available in satin-nickel or matte black finish". The 2009 manual mentions an "anti-glare finish". | p. 1 |
| Supplied accessories | foam windshield; RM5 mic clip; aluminium storage cylinder; ZP2 zip pouch"What's in the box: 1 x NTG3, 1 x Windshield, 1 x RM5, 1 x Storage Cylinder, 1 x ZP2". The 2009 manual names them WSNTG3 and RCNTG3. | p. 2 |
| Acoustic principle | Line gradient | p. 1 |
| Moisture | RF bias makes it highly resistant to moisture and condensation, for outdoor work in adverse conditions | |
| ApplicationsRØDE | Broadcast, film and location sound on a boom or camera; voice-over | |
| From the manual (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| RF interference | Custom XLR connector designed to reduce susceptibility to RF from devices such as mobile phones | p. 6 |
| Side slots | The slots along the body must not be covered by a clip or mount: it changes the sound and the pattern | |
| PatternRØDE | Tailored slightly wider, so more forgiving to aim, than comparable shotgun mics | p. 7 |
| Storage cylinder | Weather-resistant aluminium anti-roll cylinder; not to be immersed | |
| From the product page | ||
| Capsule | 1/2 inch condenser capsule, RF-biased, behind a slotted interference tube"Capsule: 0.50\""; "Active Electronics: RF Bias". | p. 1 |
| Address | End | |
| From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Max SPL | 130 dB SPL1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm. "130dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ load)"; the current datasheet gives "130dB (@ 1kHz)". | p. 1 |
| Max. output | +8.2 dBu (1% THD into 1 kohm) | |
| From the quick guide | ||
| Made in | Australia | p. 5 |
Documents
- NTG3 datasheetNTG3 Datasheet_02_FA
- NTG3 / NTG3B Quick Start Guide0927-0728-03-02
- NTG-3 Instruction Manual
- NTG-3 Precision Broadcast-Grade Shotgun Microphone2009 datasheet
- NTG3 | RF-Bias Shotgun Microphone | RØDEAU
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