RØDE
RØDE NTG4+
Condenser shotgun (line gradient), supercardioid, powered by P48 or an internal rechargeable battery; high-pass filter, -10 dB pad and high-frequency boost
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power Phantom P48 or internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −32 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 83%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 88%
- Self-noise
- 16 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 45%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 46%
- Max SPL
- 135 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 40%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 36%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 10 shotgun condensers
More output than 44% 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 7% 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 100% 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. Approximate
Titled "Frequency Response", x axis "1/3 Smoothed Frequency Response (Hz)"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa", but 0 dB through the mid band, so relative. Solid red line; no legend, and the filter and boost settings are not stated. Distance and room not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB.
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"; 250, 1000, 4000 and 16000 Hz; rings every 2 dB from +5 to -24, scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa" from +5.0 to -25.0. Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 1/2 inch condenser capsule behind an interference tube"Capsule: 0.50”"; "Address Type: End". | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −32 dBV/Pa (25 mV/Pa)1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-32.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz". | |
| Self-noise | 16 dB(A)"Equivalent Noise Level: 16dBA (A-weighted)". | |
| Max SPL | 135 dB SPL"Maximum SPL: 135dB SPL"; condition not stated. | |
| Output impedance | 200 ohm"Output Impedance: 200Ω". | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"20Hz - 20kHz (selected HPF @75Hz)", printed against "Active Electronics". | |
| Powering | phantom P48 or internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery"P48 and Inbuilt rechargeable battery"; "internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery". | |
| Weight | 176 g"Weight (grams): 176". | p. 2 |
| Dimensions | 22 × 278 mm"Height: 278, Width: 22, Dimention: 22" (sic); stored as diameter × length. | |
| Supplied accessories | RM5 mic clip; ZP1 zip pouch; foam windshield"Included Accessories: 1 x RM5, 1 x ZP1, 1 x Windshield". The quick guide lists a ZP2 pouch and a micro-USB cable instead (p. 1). | |
| Battery | Internal rechargeable lithium-ion, over 150 hours from one charge; charged from any USB power source through the micro-USB socket | p. 1 |
| Construction | Rugged metal construction; low-noise circuitry | |
| Compatible RØDE accessories | Blimp, DeadCat, WS6, Boompole Pro, Pivot Adaptor | p. 2 |
| ApplicationsRØDE | Boom or camera; voice-over and livestreaming; dialogue on location | p. 1 |
| Made in | Australia | |
| From the quick guide | ||
| Low cut | off, 75 Hz; 75 Hz"High Pass Filter: Press the High Pass Filter button roll off frequencies below 75Hz." The datasheet lists "High Pass Filter (0Hz/75Hz)". | p. 1 |
| Pad | −10 dB"PAD: Press the PAD button to activate the -10dB PAD." The same button turns the mic on and off (hold for two seconds). | |
| Switches | high-frequency boost: off, +6 dB"High Boost: Press the High Boost button to activate the +6db high frequency boost." The datasheet says it compensates for "the dulling effect of using a fluffy windshield" (p. 1). | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male; micro-USB socket for charging"5. Micro USB Input 6. XLR Output". The datasheet says "Output Connection: XLR". | |
| Phantom and battery | With phantom power applied the battery is neither used nor charged | |
| Power LED | Blue: P48; green: battery over 25% (over 150 h left); orange: under 25% (under 50 h); red: under 10% (under 20 h); red flashing: under 2% (under 4 h). The lights cycle while charging | |
Documents
- NTG4+ datasheetNTG4 _DS_V03
- NTG4+ quickstart guide
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