Essential Information About the VideoMic NTG Shotgun Microphone
- Natural and transparent sound thanks to an acoustic design derived from the NTG5, featuring precise supercardioid directivity and very low self-noise.
- Versatile camera/USB: 3.5 mm output with automatic detection (camera or mobile) and USB-C port for computer, tablet, or smartphone.
- Full control: continuous gain dial, 75/150 Hz high-pass filter, -20 dB attenuator, high-frequency boost, and "safety channel."
- Long-duration shoots: built-in battery >30 h, compact format (171 mm, 94 g), and peak indicator to avoid clipping.
The Expertise of NTG Microphones Serving Creators
A direct heir to the NTG5 philosophy, the VideoMic NTG translates an optimized diffusion design into an "on-camera" format. It sits between compact camera microphones and studio shotguns, offering transparency and tonal consistency rarely seen in a microphone designed for hybrid and DSLR cameras.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Ideal for videographers, vloggers, mobile journalists, and content creators, it mounts on a hot shoe, boom pole, or pistol grip. Connected via USB-C, it becomes a ready-to-use podcast/voice-over microphone, while the 3.5 mm jack also serves as a headphone output for real-time monitoring.
Features Tailored for Field Use
Signal control: the continuous gain dial allows precise adjustment of the level sent to your device. The safety channel records a track at a reduced level to guard against unexpected peaks, supported by a clear peak indicator.
Reliable mobile capture: the 3.5 mm output with automatic detection identifies whether you are on a camera (TRS) or smartphone (TRRS) and switches accordingly. The high-pass filters (75/150 Hz) clean up rumbles, the -20 dB attenuator manages strong sources, and the HF boost restores intelligibility under a windshield.
Sound quality: the pressure-gradient capsule and supercardioid directivity effectively isolate the source, with a flat frequency response and low equivalent noise for present and natural voices.
Technical Specifications
Transducer and Directivity
- Acoustic principle: Electret condenser pressure-gradient
- Polar pattern: Supercardioid
Response and Dynamics
- Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Frequency response: 35 Hz - 18 kHz +/- 3 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 79 dBA
- Dynamic range: 105 dB SPL (A-weighted, IEC651)
- Equivalent noise: 15 dB SPL (A-weighted, IEC651)
- Sensitivity: -26 dB re 1V/Pa (50 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 1 dB @ 1 kHz
- Max SPL @ 1% THD: 120 dB SPL
Processing and Functions
- High-pass filter: 75 Hz, 150 Hz
- Attenuator: -20 dB
- High-frequency boost
- Safety channel
- Continuous gain dial
- Peak warning indicator
Conversion and Format
- Resolution: 24 bits
- Sampling rate: 48 kHz
Connectivity and Compatibility
- Output connection: USB-C and 3.5 mm mini-jack with automatic detection
- The 3.5 mm jack can serve as a headphone output during USB use
- Output impedance: 10 ohms
- Required configuration (USB): Mac OS 10.12 / Windows 10
Power Supply
- Built-in battery: 350 mAh capacity
- Battery life: more than 30 hours
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions: 171 x 21.6 mm
- Weight: 94 g