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Rode NTG-3 Reviews

5 5.0/5.0 based on 1 customer review

Sweetwater Advice

Emmett Andrews
If you're looking for a substitute for that "industry standard" shotgun mic or just a great all-around shotgun, look here. Doing voiceover or in the field, you'll be thankful you decided on the NTG 3.
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Customer Reviews

Alex
from Knoxville, TN
January 25, 2010 Music Background:
Production and post audio for TV and film

Industry standard performance... half the price!

With the NTG-3, Rode has done something spectacular: made a formidable opponent to the Sennheiser 416 at about half the price! The folks down in Australia have proven their talent in mic design with gems like the NT1-A, and this mic is no exception.

I ran for years with a 416 (one of the industry standards for short shotguns) and, while it is still a great shotgun, it has been out of reach for many folks because of the price yet unmatched in performance by anything under $1000.

The NTG-3 hit the mark for performance. It's a very close match to the 416, and has both amazing sound and off-axis rejection. For indie film makers, sound engineers on a tight budget, or anyone else that wants a great short shotgun mic for on-came dialog (or anything else), the NTG-3 is definitely one to consider heavily.

Nice, warm, rich sound. Hot output. And the RF-bias design is invaluable. This mic will be your best friend in the field, and even in the VO booth.

The packaging is also note-worthy, as the mic comes with the standard zippered pouch, but also encased snugly in a padded aluminum tube for ultimate protection in storage/transport.

Rode NTG-3

Shotgun Condenser Microphone with Moisture-resistant Design, Low Handling- and Self-noise, and Aluminum Storage Cylinder

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