Rode NTG4 Shotgun Condenser Microphone

The Rode VideoMicro is an ultra-compact on-camera microphone designed to improve the audio quality of your videos. Featuring a high-quality cardioid condenser microphone capsule for great quality audio recordings when used with your compatible camera.

Reduce distracting peripheral sounds and focus on the audio in front of the camera with the VideoMicro directional microphone from RODE. With a more forgiving pickup than other on-camera microphones, providing you with a more natural sound for recording indoors. Perfect for capturing incredible audio to accompany inspiring vision.

With an aluminum microphone body and high-grade ceramic anti-glare coating. You can expect a high level of RF rejection. Included with the Rode VideoMicro is a camera shoe mount featuring a Rycote Lyre shock mount. Featuring a suspension structure composed of a hard-wearing thermoplastic. Far more effective at minimizing unwanted vibrations, handling and cable-borne noise than traditional elastic suspensions. Virtually indestructible, the Rycote Lyre will never sag, snap, wear out or require rethreading to maintain its effectiveness.

Also includes a WS9 synthetic furry windshield with foam inner cell, designed for use in outdoor scenarios where wind and environmental noise can inhibit recordings. Optionally available is the RØDE SC7, a TRS to TRRS cable that allows you to use your Rode VideoMicro microphone with smartphones, to capture crystal clear, directional sound for video and video applications such as Periscope.
*Please note, Rode VideoMicro now ships with a Red Rycote Lyre shock mount

The NTG8 is a broadcast-grade long shotgun microphone designed for the most demanding situations where a highly directional sound pickup is required. It features RF-bias technology that yields superior resistance to moisture and condensation, making it suitable for outdoor shoots in adverse conditions. The NTG8 has a rich, warm sound and a tightly controlled polar pattern that with excellent directionality even at lower frequencies. It is the perfect microphone in applications where distance mic’ing is required.

Key Features:
Broadcast-grade long shotgun microphone
Highly resistant to moisture and condensation
Highly directional sound pickup, even at lower frequencies
RF-bias technology
Includes SM8 shock mount for isolation from vibrations and handling noise

• Shure-quality sound
• Fixed tube with reduced visual appearance and easy handling (camera- or boom-mounted)
• For near-field sound sources
• Natural off-axis rejection
• Economical choice with small footprint – compact and light-weight
• Superior Shure design and rugged, roadworthy construction
• Zipper pouch and foam windscreen included
• Compatible with VP89/S premium accessories