RØDE
RØDE NTG5
RF-biased condenser short shotgun, supercardioid, 76 g aluminium body, for boom and location work
Power Phantom P48.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −23.5 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 100%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 100%
- Self-noise
- 10 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 81%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 82%
- Max SPL
- 130 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 18%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 16%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 10 shotgun condensers
More output than 100% 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 79% 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 through the mid band, so relative. The dB labels read 3, 0, -3, -9, -12, -15 on evenly spaced gridlines; read here as 3 dB per gridline. 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"; 125, 250, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k and 16 kHz; 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 | RF-biased condenser capsule behind a short interference tube; capsule size not stated"Innovative acoustic design"; "Broadcast-grade short shotgun microphone". | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −23.5 dBV/Pa (66 mV/Pa)1 kHz, "or better". "-23.5 dB re. 1 Volt/Pascal or Better (66 mV @ 94 dB SPL @ 1 kHz)". | |
| Self-noise | 10 dB(A)A-weighted, per IEC 651. "Equivalent Noise: 10 dB SPL (A-weighted, as per IEC651)". | |
| Max SPL | 130 dB SPL1 kHz, 1% THD, 600 ohm load. "Input SPL @ 1%THD: 130 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD, 600 Ω load)". | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 84 dB"Signal to Noise Ratio: 84 dB". | |
| Output impedance | 25 ohm"Output Impedance: 25 Ω". | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHzalso [80, 20000], ±3 dB. "Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz"; "Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 20 kHz ±3 dB". | |
| Powering | phantom P48"2 mA @ 48V phantom power". | |
| Current draw | 2 mAat 48 V phantom | |
| Weight | 76 g"NTG5: 76"; "Ultra lightweight – just 76g" (p. 1). | p. 2 |
| Dimensions | 19 × 203 mm"NTG5: Height: 203, Width: 19, Diameter: 19"; stored as diameter × length. | |
| Finish | black, aluminium body"Lightweight aluminium construction"; black in the photos. | p. 1 |
| Supplied accessories | WS10 furry windshield; ZP1 zip pouch; PG2-R pistol grip; PG2-R Pro cable"Included Accessories: 1 x WS10, 1 x ZP1, 1 x PG2-R, 1 x PG2-R Pro Cable". | p. 2 |
| Environment | RF-bias circuitry and conformal coating give high resistance to adverse conditions and RF interference | p. 1 |
| Low endRØDE | Tailored low-frequency response | |
| PG2-R pistol grip | 224 g; 240 mm high, 60 mm wide, 117 mm deep | p. 2 |
| Compatible RØDE accessories | Blimp, Boompole Pro, Boompole, SM4-R, SM3-R | |
Documents
- NTG5 datasheetNTG5_DS_V02
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