Rode NTG-2 Shotgun Microphone

In the studio or the field, the NTG series of shotgun video mics offer great value.

We try out the middle of the line NTG-2, which utilizes 48 volt phantom power as well as a clever internal battery option if you don't have phantom in the field.

The NTG-2 is a solid value at a current street price of $269. As with most shotguns, camera mounts are optional as well as "The Blimp", which we'll showcase on the next show.

Check out the NTG-2 in Studio1A.

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• NTG-2
• microphone
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• Rode microphone

[CDFfilms]

did you do any post work to this?

[NewMediaGear]

@CDFfilms - no post production, but real-time broadcast processing via Aphex 230 and Aphex 2020MkIII.

[baccusboy]

Love your reviews, but I think you're a smidge too close too the NTG-2. You're probably wanting to just include it in the shot.

[NewMediaGear]

Thanks.

Hopefully, my vids are getting better, but I'm still an audio guy learning video ; )

[KOZprod]

I want it ! I got to say that I read in mix magazine that engineers are recording Trailer VO's with the Sennheirs MKH 416. More of them prefer it to the U87.. I think the NTG-2 sounds even better for my commercial VO's staff. I wanted a characteristic mic like the TLM 103 but I think it much worth to expend 200 Euros for a shotgun if you'll get a gr8 sound. Isn't it ?

[NewMediaGear]

The 416 in particular is known for its ability to 'cut' while having an amazing presence.

The NTG-2 isn't quite there, but it's a lot of microphone for the money.

[stanny28]

Sounds very professional!

[AshleyCowanMusic]

Thanks sounds nice. It seems to be a cheaper option to the Sennheiser ME66. Did you do the test with the pole and blimp?

[time4exercise]

Great review, and really nice voice over demonstration, thanks.

[Homestudio29]

Thanks for this review :D

btw. you sound like someone who's doing the news on TV

Homestudio29

[c4r50n1]

you need to keep using the NTG2

[BruceSales]

The NTG-2 should have been higher, pointed down at your chin.

[PureVideoProds]

woa, sounds absolutly great. do you edit your sound with your rode ntg-2?

[pictureskateboards]

would anyone recommend this mic (new) over a used 416?