Capture quality sound indoors or outside for your next indie film, TV shoot, or documentary project with the Rode NTG1 shotgun microphone. With low handling noise and the ability to endure loud sound sources before distortion, the NTG1 offers a cost-effective solution for recording clean dialogue and sound effects.

The NTG1's elevated sensitivity allows it to produce strong output levels without having to apply extreme gain at your mic preamp. Sonically, the NTG1 delivers consistently clear sound due in part to its gentle rise in high frequencies and its rumble-reducing selectable low-cut filter. The durable and lightweight high-grade aluminum housing is finished in hard-wearing epoxy paint to withstand the stress of location recording.

NTG1 Shotgun Microphone    Shoe/Pole Shockmount & Deluxe Windshield    Aluminum Cabled Boompole & Pistol Grip    Long & Short XLR Cables, Boompole Bag    Phantom Powered    Selectable 80 Hz Low-Cut Filter    Low Handling Noise    High Maximum SPL before Distortion    Slight Presence Boost    Lightweight Metal Housing

The combination of the NTG1's 8.6" long body and supercardioid polar pattern yields focused front-facing directionality and enhanced attenuation of sound entering from the sides. Its low self-noise of 18 dBA and sensitive condenser element communicate detailed audio unburdened by the hiss that plagues many low-cost microphones. Plus, its balanced output allows longer cable runs than most camera-mount shotgun microphones.

Thanks to its 3-pin XLR output and compliance with 24V or 48V phantom power, the NTG1 is compatible with a variety of handheld audio recorders, field recorders, and mixer adapters, as well as built-in preamps on many camcorders and cinema cameras.

The NTG1 includes a mic clip for easy placement on a mic stand or boompole. Alternatively, mount the NTG1 in the Rode SM4-R shockmount or Rode PG2-R pistol grip (both available separately) to impede the transfer of vibrations in boompole or handheld applications.

The NTG1 has a foam windscreen to reduce unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of handling noise and wind noise in indoor or outdoor environments, consider the Rode Blimp furry windshield and shockmount suspension system (available separately).

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I want to use a rode boomple but it doesnt say wether the shockmount it is 3/8 or not, what can the shockmount take?

A: All the mounts included in this package are 5/8 however a 5/8 to 3/8 thread adapter is included in the kit.

Q: 2. Will this work with the Tascam DR-10X?

A: It should. The mic comes with two adapters xlr female to male and a xlr female to 3.5 mm male.

Q: 3. I tested this mic at home a few days ago and all was great, but then I recorded a very important concert with it yesterday, everything was set up perfectly, and now all I am hearing in playback on my computer after uploading the videos is static. No recorded audio whatsoever. It is absolutely imperative that I get this audio. Please help me. Is there any way to retrieve the audio??

A: this mic becausethe frequency response is better for interviews

Q: 4. Do you have a small table stand for the VidPro XM-55 microphone?

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Q: 5. Can i use this mic on a Black magic cinema camera?

A: Using an XLR to 1/4 cable the XM-55 Shotgun Mic will be compatible with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera.

Q: 6. Will this work with the Canon PowerShot SX60?

A: The VidPro XM-55 ships with multiple output cables including a 1/8 cable that will connect to the mic input on the Canon PowerShot SX60.

Q: 7. In assembling the kit, where does the battery go? It came without instructions.

A: Grip your hands around the top and lower portions of the microphone and twist the bottom portion to the left to unscrew the bottom portion and expose the battery compartment. Install the battery and then screw the bottom back onto the mic. Slide the power button on, and a red light will appear to signify that the mic is powered.

Q: 8. How long is the cable?

A: The short one is 16 inches and the long one 26 feet.

Q: 9. Will this work with a Fuijifilm S8600?

A: The Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Digital Camera is not capable of connecting to an external mic due to the cameras lack of an external mic input. In order to capture higher quality sound than the camera is capable of on its own, you will need to use an external audio recorder, and marry sound to video via editing software.

Q: 10. what does the 3rd position of the on/off switch do?

A: The XM 55 switch, in addition to power offers a low cut filter setting. This setting will reduce the low frequency information received by the mic and is effective in reducing some low frequency room noise such as AC rumble, light wind and popping P sounds from speech.