Rode NTG-2 Multi-Powered Shotgun Microphone,Black

**** WARRANTY CAUTION **** This does not impact my rating because it is seller related, but I wanted others to know. I purchased this from seller "Kellards" as a used unit. The description says "Minor Dented Box. Full manufactures Warranty 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION". I interpreted (rightly so in my eyes) "full manufacturer warranty" as meaning the full 10 year warranty was included. You get a 1 year warranty regardless, but if you register through Rode's website, you get a 10 year warranty. While trying to register, I was unable to find Kellards as an authorized dealer. I contacted Rode support to see what the deal was and if I could get the warranty. I was instructed by Rode to select the seller as amazon.com. I did so and completed my registration. I do not know if this was a special privilege they extended because I was contacting them concerned or if it's just "the way" to do it. I do know that the website is very specific about selecting the particular vendor when buying from amazon while registering. In my case, I've printed and documented everything just in case my mic fails past the 1 year warranty and they try to claim I didn't buy it from an authorized retailer. I want you guys to be aware so that if you're very concerned about getting the 10 year warranty and you don't buy directly from amazon, you can at least know that's something you will want to research prior to your purchase. You can contact Rode by going to their website at rodemic.com (where you register for your warranty). On to your regularly scheduled review. **** END CAUTION **** This microphone is worlds better than my prior shotgun mic the Azden SGM-1X. The frequency response is so realistic, and it's not missing the mid-highs that some of the other cheaper shotgun mics are (this is considered a cheap shotgun mic for those wondering... not talking about the sub-$100 pieces of trash). I have no problems with the mic, and I'm glad I got it. I don't know if I can really add to what's already been said. I can confirm the mic clip it comes with is crazy snug (feels like I was going to break something the first time the mic in the clip). I can also confirm it works good with phantom power and with a battery. I noticed about a 12db gain using 48v phantom power with my unit. Not sure if they are all like that, but good to know if you're having trouble with getting good enough volume out of it. This mic does pair well with the zoom h4n, but expect to have to boost your levels by up to 24db in post to get usable audio if you're booming from more than a foot away from the actor's mouth (!Note! This is true for basically all shotgun microphones with the zoom h4n and not exclusive to the rode NTG-2). I strongly recommend using a preamp with this microphone, such as the ART USB preamp. Matter of fact, I'd recommend first getting this microphone with the ART USB preamp, then connecting it directly to your camera through the preamp. Then get the H4N when the funds are available if you are using this primarily for DSLR/dual system filming like myself. Remember that if there is ANY breeze at all (you can feel the air moving, any) it will be picked up with the included windscreen. A deadcat is a must. I couldn't afford one at the time of purchase and thought I could get away with an outside shoot without it... I turned out to be wrong sadly, a lot of the audio was unusable and being a live event there were no retakes. Don't make my same mistake! Hope this helps somebody! :)

I haven't really been tickled or impressed by any of the shotgun mics I've tried from Zoom, Rode, or Deity, but this is the best one so far. It has good sound quality, and the ability to use a AA battery for phantom power is a bonus. I like Rode, I have one of their large-diaphragm condenser mics, and so I trust the company. They are attempting to make the best products they can, without a lot of nonsense. There are better shotgun mics out there, but not for the money this one costs. Also, this is truly a classic shotgun mic. There is a large body of work recorded on this mic, and tons of review, so you know what you are getting with this mic-- and that's important when you don't want to gamble on an unknown brand or design.

I use the NTG2 as an external micon my Vixia HF G 30 and on my EOS 5D Mark3. The audio is a dramatic improvemen over the built in mic's. You can also record sound when the talen is a good distance away. I use the Rode boom pole. The internal mic's on my equipment might not even record the audio. This mic comes with standard XLR connectors and if you are going to use it with DSLR and or camcorders vyou may have to get a conversion cable from XLR to 3.5mm connectors. One smart thing that Rode did is to have a battery compartment in the mic for external power - that is because Camcorders and DSLR does not supply the power to the mic. The mic is really high quality and packed very well. You get the standard 1 year warrenty - but if you register the NTG2 with rode they will give you 10 years. I highly recommend this product.

Bought this back in November but I'm writing this review in April because I wanted to get deeper than first impressions. Additionally, my comments here will be directed at people on the "prosumer" level since it's likely that veterans of audio recording already know what they're looking for and where to find it. I bought this as a journalism student, looking for his first microphone to gather broadcast-quality clips in the field. I use it with a GLS XLR male - XLR female cable to record into a Zoom H5. Physical Product: -As you'd expect for something in this price range, it's immediately more solid and hefty in the hand than something like a USB mic. Even if you won't spend much time looking at it, the matte black coating and small design details (black screws instead of silver) make this a beautiful product. -Unfortunately, the mechanical bass roll-off switch (that allows you to avoid low background noise like the hum that comes from machinery) is not flush with the surface of the mic, but recessed a few millimeters. I understand they didn't want you to accidentally bump it while recording, but this way you need a paperclip, toothpick, or pen to reach in and flip it. I would have liked to seen the switch much shallower so you could use your fingernail. As it is, simply keep a paperclip in your recording bag. -This is a phantom-power mic and if you don't want it to draw power from your recorder (in my case, a Zoom H5,) you can use a AA battery in the mic. Another complaint I have here is that there is no on/off switch, nor can you quickly remove the battery. This means that if you want to conserve your AA between clips, you have to unplug your XLR cable, unscrew the battery housing in the bottom half, remove your battery, and close it back up. It's a rather inelegant process for what is otherwise a very neat product. Sound: -This is where my complaints largely end and my praise begins in earnest. For this middling price (between clearly amateur or clearly professional equipment) you get a VERY clean sound. Like any other piece of AV equipment, the more you practice, the better the sound. -Mic proximity is important: you want to hit a sweet spot between being too close (and getting boomy, right-in-your-ear sound) and too far (like hearing a voice through a pillow.) -Do not hand-hold this mic! You'll hear the movements of your fingers over its body no matter how careful you are (doubly so if you're taking this out into the field and moving about.) Whether you buy a shockmount system or mount it to a boom/mic stand, get separation between you and this mic. -If you envision yourself recording intimate clips in small rooms or doing voice-over, you may want to consider another microphone. This has a supercardioid polar pattern, meaning that it proficiently isolates noises off to the side, but will pick up everything in front (and slightly behind) of it. In small rooms, this means an echo (their voice as it travels to the mic, then again as it bounces off the wall behind them and hits the mic once more.) You can technically treat your room to reduce this or record in your closet, surrounded by clothes to dampen the echo, but you'll still get a quiet hiss and you'd be better off choosing the right gear in the first place. Instead, buy this microphone if you will be going outside and want to clearly hear what someone has to say at a farmer's market. There are very easily better mics within a few hundred dollars, but for its price the NTG2 does more than its job. For people that are looking to seriously get better at AV, I'd recommend using this mic as an affordable launching point to learning solid audio recording techniques. Did I mention you get an awesome sticker?

I am a full time videographer and a lot of my work revolves around shooting interviews. This mic is EXACTLY what I have been looking for! The audio quality is fantastic. So clean. The mic is a good size and comes with a nice bag too. However, the coolest thing about this mic is that you can spend 5 minutes going to Rode's website and securing a 10 year warranty for FREE! This mic is everything I need for an interview mic and comes at a great price.

The Rode NTG-2 is now part of my location recording rig that also includes the Rode Blimp suspension system and the Roe boom pole. My video shows the microphone, blimp, and pole as part of the introduction and then the whole rig used to gather some sound. (For an HD version of the video, see my YouTube channel, lenswork4.) No editing of the sound was conducted as part of the video; it is presented exactly as recorded by the mic directly into my Canon XF100 camera. In the video, you'll see the unit in the frame picking up sound from a helicopter on a breezy day, then a few other examples indoors and out. The NTG-2 itself is an excellent mic for recording location sound. It's pick-up pattern is focused enough to use for interviews where you may not be able to control all surrounding noise. You can keep it focused on your subject, especially with the Blimp GREATLY reducing wind noise. I'm now using it to gather "wild" sound to build a library of sound effects used in my productions as well as to improve the quality of my location interviews. The mic also offers dual power, either through the XLR cable or via a AA battery. I highly recommend this entire outfit for its reasonable price, good performance, and as a great way to improve your videos by getting better audio.

Ok so I was debating on this or the NTG-3. I was completely sold on the NTG-3, until I personally used the NTG-2. A lot of people say you can't tell the difference between mics until you compare. Well that is true, however a lot of people do not record the correct way and then sometimes good mics sound bad and bad mics sound good. I use this in conjunction with my Zoom H6 which has beautiful preamps. The sound is amazing. The quality is superb. I am super happy with this as I know how to use it 'correctly' and have gotten superior results over any other mic I've used in the past. I also use this with the RODE Blimp to cut out all wind noise. Used correctly, this can match the NTG3 quality and results. Save the money and buy this with the RODE Blimp and still save $100

So far it works great! I am using this mic for my YouTube channel. Would recommend for any one doing "low budget-ish" production. You can find videos of people testing this mic on YouTube if you want to get an idea of what the quality is like. I use this through a scarlett 2i2 then into my computer and I find that somewhere along my signal flow there is a noticable amount of noise but not too bad. The build quality of this mic looks pretty good and it comes with a decent wind screen and a mic clip. You will have to get your own mic stand and xlr cable if you dont already have some lying around. Hope this review helps!

For years, I used a couple of Beyer shotgun mics for filming which were brilliant. Of course, they were very expensive but `you get what you pay for'. When I looked for a new mic the budget didn't stretch to the £500 - £800 mark so decided to buy the Rode having been impressed with the brand in the past. I am not kidding, I prefer the Rode! It handles sound beautifully, is extremely directional while eliminating unwanted noise and performs faultlessly in many challenging conditions. Yes, there is handling noise so you have to be a little careful to mount it in such a way that this doesn't interfere with you recordings, but that's a small issue and common with more expensive products too. Comes with a foam sock, mount and ten year warranty...which is amazing when you think about the cost you're paying. I've always considered mics an inexact science as there are so many variables. But this Rode mic proves that broadcast quality is available for £150 and I would, without hesitation, buy another. Just a note...buy the NT2 if you can. For the small additional amount, the battery option gives true flexibility.

Dieses Mikrofon ist ideal für meine Anwendungen im Video Bereich. Sehr guter eher Basslastiger Ton den ich aber wünsche. Bestes Preis Leistungsverhältnis !

Microfono molto valido ed affidabile, provato sulla videocamera Sony per più di 4 ore, ha fatto il suo dovere registrando il suono in modo eccellente. Manca solamente un anello di gomma in dotazione per adattare il microfono al supporto sulla videocamera Sony visto che le dimensioni del microfono sono diverse dagli attacchi delle videocamere in generale, per il resto sono soddisfatto dell'acquisto che ho fatto e lo rifarei ancora.

Sonido perfecto en relacion calidad precio. Ideal para cámaras ENG

J'ai enfin trouvé le bonheur dans le son. Les commentaires étant toujours positifs concernant cet objet, c'est comme ça que je me suis décidé. C'est un hyper cardioïde (prenant les sons juste devant lui), idéal pour les court-métrages, entrevues même dans des conditions ultra-bruyantes. Couplé à un enregistreur numérique Zoom H4N (en WAV, 48 Khz, 24 bits), vous obtenez une redoutable équipe qui rivalise directement avec ce qu'il y a de mieux (professionnels compris). J'ai réussi à sauver des dialogues qui semblaient pourtant perdus lors du tournage (tondeuse, rotofil, avion, voitures, tracteurs, comme si tout le monde s'était passé le mot ce jour-là...). Que ce soit en intérieur ou extérieur, le rendu est impressionnant car il n'y a PAS UN SEUL souffle (vous savez le petit souffle très discret mais toujours désagréable qui vous ruine un enregistrement ?). À ce sujet, la bonnette est très efficace contre le vent (bien sûr, s'il souffle très fort, ça ne suffira plus, mais je ne l'ai pas testé en conditions extrêmes, peut-être là aussi m'étonnera-t-il ?). Le branchement se fait exclusivement en XLR (norme professionnelle) mais pensez à acheter un câble qui n'est pas fourni avec le micro. L'alimentation est ce que l'on appelle phantom 48V, ce qui veut dire qu'il ne nécessite pas de batterie ou de pile puisqu'il fonctionnera par l'intermédiaire de l'enregistreur numérique (ou une mixette), ce qui est génial ! Je possède avec ce micro : une perche, une suspension et un câble XLR de 3 mètres. Et me voilà prêt à enregistrer tout ce que je veux ! Ne cherchez pas ailleurs, vous avez votre bonheur ici. À noter qu'il est pareil que son grand frère le NTG-1, à la différence qu'il peut désormais accueillir une pile pour les cas où vous aurez l'inconscience d'adapter le câble XLR à une prise jack (grande perte de qualité). L'autre différence est sa longueur (28 cm contre 22 pour le NTG-1). Vous l'aurez compris, aucune différence utile même s'il permet d'être branché partout (mais comme je l'ai dit, l'adapter en jack est une réelle ineptie). La garantie est de 10 ans si vous vous enregistrez sur leur site, ce qui prouve bien la qualité de l'objet. Notez aussi que le manuel est en anglais, dommage. Heureusement, il n'y a pas grand chose à savoir pour effectuer de belle prises de son et l'essentiel est compris grâce aux photos. La sacoche est très belle, douce et protectrice; On peut ranger en toute tranquillité le micro et sa bonnette. Et je terminerai par l'inscription sur le très bel autocollant fourni : "I Love Rode Microphones".