RØDE NTG5 Premium Lightweight Supercardioid RF-Bias Shotgun Microphone with Complete Kit for Location Recording, Foley and Voice Overs

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In this case, it just needs activating. You can buy a CarPlay activator and it goes in the OBD port to enable it. (not had experience myself with these) Compact shotgun microphones like the VideoMic GO II and VideoMic NTG are also great for podcasting and streaming when used on a desktop tripod like the Tripod 2. RF-bias technology and conformal coating ensure superior performance in adverse weather conditions. Out on location is where the NTG5 really shines, particularly outdoor locations. It’s an RF-Bias microphone which means lots of technical things for which there seems to be very little information online. But the ultimate benefit for us as microphone users is that it’s less prone to interference and better protected against rain and other debris in the air, allowing it to produce decent sound in much harsher conditions than other shotgun microphones may be able to handle. The internal electronics are also sealed from the outside elements.

The annular line tube technology intrinsic to the NTG5’s design sets it apart from all other microphones in its category, and will see this microphone take its place as a future industry standard.

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There’s one thing you should know, however. Depending on the audio system on your car, you may need to head over to the dealer to activate an AUX menu, otherwise the CarPlay kit would have no sound.

After plugging it in and setting the levels, using it is essentially the same as using any other shotgun microphone. Point it at the sound source and hit record. Indoors it did a great job of getting rid of sound reflections in the almost completely sound-untreated room in which I normally record at home. The final button is the filter control. Pressing this once will engage the 75Hz high-pass filter (left Led illuminates). Pressing it again will select the 150Hz filter (middle LED illuminates). A third press will disengage the high-pass filters (left and middle LEDs off). A long press (3 seconds) will engage the high frequency boost (right LED illuminates). This can be used in conjunction with the high-pass filters. Another long press will disengage the high boost. The NTG5’s highly directional supercardioid polar pattern and smooth off-axis response deliver superb audio whether used on a boom pole, pistol grip, or on-camera. It is ideal for capturing dialogue and other detailed sound sources in any environment and will out-perform high-end shotgun microphones that cost several times more. The perfect location recording mic.V1.6- Note that there are some head-unit photos missing, I will add as I get hold of the various units. The NTG5 is incredibly light at just 76 grams, making it a dream for boom operators or filmmakers looking for a compact shotgun that delivers broadcast-grade audio. It has a flatter low end, making it ideal for recording outdoors and on-location. This also effectively provides the preamp with more headroom. Finally, the RF-bias circuitry and conformal coating improve the resilience of all electronic components. The NTG5 is the next step in the range’s evolution – the culmination of RØDE’s 28 years of research and development of high-quality microphones for broadcast and film applications. Key Features of the NTG5 RF stands for radio frequency; this kind of technology is also called HF-High frequency technology. In contrivers to the AF – audio frequency or LF – low-frequency technology, the capacitance variations of the condenser capsule are not converted directly into audio signals but modulated by an oscillator generated high-frequency (radio frequency) signal with FM or AM modulation. This signal is then immediately demodulated and recreating the audio signal in very low impedance. We can simply understand this process as there’s an ultra-small wireless transmitter and receiver inside the microphone. I have a NTG4.0 NTG4.5 NTG4.7 Headunit, how do i make CarPlay & Android Auto work / enable / activate it?

Fortunately, the outdoor conditions here in Scotland aren’t too bad just yet. No severe rain or snowstorms at the moment, it’s just rather chilly. So, I went outside to do an off-axis test. You can hear in the video how well it does at cancelling out my voice when off-axis to the microphone, even at very close range. This is due to its polar pattern which, despite being shorter than many other shotgun microphones, is still quite narrow. One of the latest additions to this section of Rode's microphone offerings is the NTG5, a short-shotgun or 'line and gradient' mic billed as the new flagship model and derived directly from the slightly larger (and more expensive) NTG3. In comparison, though, the new mic is about 20-percent less expensive, 50mm shorter, and almost half the weight! And that price reduction is even more impressive given the included complete — and pleasingly high-quality — accessory kit, which allows the mic to be used on the road, straight out of the box. Now that's a very refreshing and enlightened approach that genuinely enhances the product's value for money and practicality, and especially as it's not at the expense of technical excellence. The NTG5 boasts some impressive technical specifications and technological innovation too. Grab Yer 'Cote Ifyou want to use a 3.5mm shotgun micwith a computer, you will need an audio interface. We recommendthe AI-Micro, which features dual 3.5mm inputs and a headphone output for audio monitoring. If you want to use an audio interface with an XLR input, you will need a3.5mm to XLR adaptor, such as the VXLR (note: if your microphone needs plug-in power to operate, use an adaptor that convertsphantom power to plug-in power like the VXLR+or VXLR Pro). Although, if you have the NTG5.1 unit, not really worth it. Option 6, I want to do the firmware / software updates myself, then get the a activator. I didn’t include it in the video, but I did briefly try the foam windshield. It doesn’t impact the quality of the audio all that much, but on a pair of Beyerdynamic DT100 studio headphones, I did hear a slight difference. It’s not a hugely noticeable difference, though, unless you listen to the two recordings side-by-side very closely. Taking it outsideThe datasheets are hard to compare because Rode didn’t put a dB scale on the NTG5 polar pattern diagram. What can be said about rejection from a chart without a scale? I’m thinking the lobes are suspiciously smooth anyway. Maybe it’s all made up. With a worldwide audience in the billions, podcasting and streaming have fast become two of the most popular media formats inrecent years, with many turning their talents and ideas into thriving careers. Once the software is updated and its activated, is just a case of plugging your phone in and off it goes.

All you need to do is plug the microphone straight into the USBport of the computer and you’re ready to start recording.Technologie de polarisation RF et vernis de tropicalisation, pour garantir une parfaite performance dans des conditions difficiles Most"traditional" shotgun microphones have an XLR output. These are typically longer "professional" shotgun microphones that are perfectfor booming as they offer excellent directionality.The NTG3, NTG4and NTG5 are greatexamples ofshotgun microphones with an XLR output.