The Rode NTG4 shotgun microphone with digital switches is designed for ENG applications, filmmaking, field recording, sound design and broadcast. The microphone builds on the success of the brand's NTG1 and NTG2 microphones with an improved capsule to deliver broadcast-quality sound and digital switching options for versatile use in the field.


Designed to be mounted on a boom pole, pistol grip or compact camera for moving shots, the microphone features a super-cardioid polar pattern, a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz, a sensitivity of -32 dB re 1 V/Pa, a dynamic range of 119 dB, a signal-to-noise ratio of 78 dB SPL and a maximum SPL of 135 dB with 48V, 24V or 12V phantom power (current consumption of 4.5 mA).


Along the body of the microphone are a power button with LED indicator and three digital switching buttons with LED indicators.


The first button provides a -10 dB attenuation on the microphone input to allow recording of loud sounds without clipping.


The middle button activates a 75 Hz high-pass filter which is useful for reducing low frequencies and the infrasonic rumble from indoor air conditioning systems or outdoor road traffic that could saturate the recording.


The third button is a high-frequency amplification. The advantage of the high-frequency amplification is to restore some of the high-frequency content that is often lost when a windscreen or foam shield is placed on the microphone. An additional benefit is that the high-frequency amplification switch can help improve the intelligibility of recorded speech, particularly useful for filmmaking and broadcast applications.


The microphone is supplied with an RM5 microphone mount, a foam windscreen and a carry pouch.




-10 dB Attenuation

Attenuates the microphone input to allow recording of loud sounds without clipping



75 Hz High-Pass Filter

Reduces low frequencies and the infrasonic rumble from indoor air conditioning systems or outdoor road traffic that could saturate the recording



High-Frequency Amplification

Restores some of the high-frequency content that is often lost when a windscreen or foam shield is placed on the microphone and improves the intelligibility of recorded speech



Settings Memory

Recalls the digital switch settings when the microphone is switched on and off