The RØDE NTG-1 is a lightweight condenser shotgun microphone, specifically designed for professional applications within the film, video, television, voice-over and ENG industries.

 

The NTG-1 provides an electronically balanced output stage and operates on 48V to the P48 standard. The NTG-1 offers wide bandwidth and a controlled polar response coupled with low noise SMT electronics. The NTG-1 is extremely lightweight making it ideal for mounting directly to video cameras (with optional accessories) or a Boom pole.

 

The NTG-1 comes complete with mount and windshield. The supplied windscreen effectively suppresses wind noise when recording outdoors in moderate conditions. Optional accessories are available for more demanding applications.
Broadcast sound quality
Low noise circuitry
Condenser transducer
Rugged metal construction
Low weight - 105g (3 oz.)
Low handling noise

Power P48 (48V) phantom supply
Acoustic Principle Line gradient
Directional Pattern Super Cardioid
Frequency range 20Hz-20kHz, selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave
Output impedance 50Ω
Signal noise ratio 76 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Equivalent noise 18 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum SPL 139dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Maximum output voltage -15.4dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Sensitivity -36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Weight 105gm
Dimensions 217mmH x 22mmW x 22mmD

Reviews
"I really wanted to criticise this mic, to try to find fault. I couldn't, which is really frustrating when you consider that it costs a fifth of what my regular boom mic costs." - Digital Media World, 2005

 

"You get a lot of mic for your money here.. the RØDE NTG-1 and 2 are very respectable microphones and sound incredibly quiet and professional given the reasonable prices." - Audio Media, 2005