Rode NTG-3
NTG-3 User Manual (347 KB)
NTG-3 Datasheet (507 KB)
The NTG-3 is the result of years of research and development by RODE engineers, providing broadcast and film professionals with an affordable yet uncompromising microphone.
In addition to capturing flawless audio in normal environments, the NTG-3 is ideal for those projects involving humid climates where condensation is an issue. RODE uses a technology known as RF-bias to create an almost completely moisture resistant microphone.
At 5.75 ounces, the NTG-3 is very lightweight and also boasts extremely low handling and self-noise (13dBA). Included with the microphone is a weather resistant aluminum storage cylinder for protection when traveling.
Rode offers a 10 year warranty on this microphone when registered on the Rode website.
Features:
- Designed to withstand adverse environmental conditions
- 50% less self-noise than the majority of shotgun microphones
- True condenser (externally RF biased)
- Extremely low handling noise
- High level of immunity to radio frequency broadcast
- Superior broadcast sound quality
- Weather resistant aluminum storage cylinder included
Specifications:
| Power: | P48 (48V) phantom supply |
| Acoustic Principle: | Line Gradient |
| Directional Pattern: | Super Cardioid |
| Frequency range: | 40 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Output impedance: | 25Ω |
| Signal noise ratio: | 81 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651) |
| Equivalent noise: | 13 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651) |
| Maximum SPL: | 130dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) |
| Maximum output voltage: | 8.2dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) |
| Sensitivity: | -30 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (31.6 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz |
| Weight: | 163gm |
| Dimensions: | 255mmH x 19mmW x 19mmD |








