Product Overview
The RØDE NTG5 is a broadcast-grade shotgun condenser microphone made for clean, focused dialogue in film, interviews, and run-and-gun production. It uses RF-bias technology and a weather-resistant design approach to stay reliable in difficult environments, while keeping the sound natural and transparent.
It’s also extremely compact and lightweight (203 mm / 76 g), which makes it comfortable for boom operation and easy to rig on-camera.
FutureSpark Recommendation
We recommend the NTG5 for creators who want a serious upgrade in voice clarity for YouTube interviews, documentary work, outdoor dialogue, and client shoots—especially if you already use (or plan to use) an audio interface, XLR adapter, recorder, or camera with proper XLR inputs.
Best for
• Interviews, documentary, and dialogue capture
• Boom pole work (lightweight and balanced)
• On-camera shotgun use for clean directional pickup
• Shoots where weather/humidity resistance matters
When NOT to buy this
This mic is NOT ideal if:
• You don’t have 48V phantom power available (the NTG5 requires phantom power)
• You need a hands-free solution (a lav mic is better)
• You want stereo ambience recording (this is a mono shotgun)
Compared to similar shotgun mics
• Very low self-noise (10 dBA) for cleaner quiet dialogue
• Handles loud sources up to 130 dB SPL
• Supercardioid shotgun pattern for strong directionality
• Ultra-light build (76 g) and compact length (203 mm)
What’s in the box (NTG5-KIT is common on Amazon — verify your exact listing)
Many listings are sold as NTG5 Kit / Location Recording Kit, which typically includes:
• NTG5 microphone
• PG2-R pistol grip / shock mount
• WS10 windshield (and foam windscreen)
• PG2-R Pro cable
• RM5 mic clamp
• ZP1 carry case
Why FutureSpark includes this product
We include tools that noticeably raise production quality fast—and audio quality is one of the biggest “pro” upgrades you can make. The NTG5 is a dependable, production-ready shotgun built for real-world work.
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