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USER GUIDE & SUPPORT
The VideoMic NTG is RØDE's most versatile VideoMic ever. Bringing the signature
broadcast-quality sound of the NTG shotgun mic range to a compact, feature-packed
VideoMic, it's the perfect audio solution for every kind of content creator.
Here's everything you need to know about using your VideoMic NTG.
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- Page 1 VideoMic NTG USER GUIDE & SUPPORT The VideoMic NTG is RØDE's most versatile VideoMic ever. Bringing the signature broadcast-quality sound of the NTG shotgun mic range to a compact, feature-packed VideoMic, it's the perfect audio solution for every kind of content creator.
- Page 2 Features USB Output Cable Management Sliding Rail In-Built Battery & Auto-Power 3.5mm Output with Auto-sensing Rycote Lyre Shock Mount EQ Control Power/Function Button Infinitely Variable Gain Control...
- Page 3 The Power/Function Button The first button on the VideoMic NTG manually turns the mic on/off and doubles as a function button to engage the -20dB pad and safety channel. To manually turn the mic on or off, press and hold this button for three seconds.
- Page 4 The Pad and Safety Channel The VideoMic NTG has a host of useful features for making sure your audio is clear and distortion-free when recording loud sound sources, including a -20dB pad as well as a safety channel, which records a second track at -20dB that you can replace your main track with in post-production if it distorts.
- Page 5 The EQ Controls The second button on the VideoMic NTG controls three EQ functions, which makes it very versatile when recording in a variety of tricky conditions. High-pass Filters There are two high-pass filters available. These will cut lower frequencies to help mitigate wind noise and other low-frequency rumble (traffic noise, air conditioning etc).
- Page 6 The Peak Warning Light The peak warning light will flash red to indicate that your sound source is too loud and is causing your signal to clip. In this case, apply the -20dB pad to reduce the input gain and consider switching on the safety channel.
- Page 7 Blue = Connection established to a computer or similar device The USB Output The USB output on the VideoMic NTG has three main functions: Charging The internal battery can be charged by plugging it into any USB power source such as a...
- Page 8 RØDE Central. Recording As well as being a hugely versatile on-camera microphone, the VideoMic NTG is also a fully featured USB microphone for recording directly into a computer, smartphone or tablet. Plug it into your computer or tablet (it’s a class-compliant device, so no drivers or ...
- Page 9 The 3.5mm Output and Auto-sensing Feature The VideoMic NTG features a 3.5mm TRRS output and it comes with an SC10 TRRS to TRRS patch cable for connecting to cameras, smartphones, and other recording devices. The output automatically dtects whether your microphone is plugged into a TRS input (found on most cameras) or a TRRS input (which most smartphones and tablets have) and switches to accommodate.
- Page 10 The Battery and Auto-power The Battery The VideoMic NTG features an in-built lithium-ion battery that provides 30+ hours of recording time and charges via USB-C (from empty to full in two hours). Although the internal battery is not user replaceable, the mic has a...
- Page 11 Threaded Cold Shoe The VideoMic NTG can be easily mounted onto a boom pole, desk stand or tripod like RØDE Tripod 2 with the standard 3/8” thread on the bottom of the cold shoe.
- Page 12 Compatibility To connect your VideoMic NTG to an iPhone or iPad, you need to use the RØDE SC15 cable (300mm long) or SC19 cable (1.5m long). Use this to connect the USB-C output of the microphone to the input of your device (ensure you've updated your VideoMic...
- Page 13 Using High-pass Filters and Windshields The two high-pass filters on the VideoMic NTG can help eliminate unwanted sounds that typically occupy lower frequencies such as wind, traffic and air conditioning. Engage the 75Hz high-pass filter when in mildly windy conditions or environments where there is a small amount of low frequency rumble.
- Page 14 VideoMic NTG is too high for your device to handle. To fix this, turn the output of the VideoMic NTG down slightly, and turn up the gain on your camera.
- Page 15 VideoMic NTG’s in-built compressor, noise gate and legendary APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom processors. Activated with a single click, each processor is optimised for the VideoMic NTG and will deliver an extra level of professional shine to your recordings. The app also offers streamlined control over microphone audio and external applications, plus dedicated output controls for streaming apps like OBS or Xsplit.
- Page 16 Streaming with the VideoMic NTG and WS-Chroma The VideoMic NTG, with its highly directional supercardioid polar pattern, is perfect for use as an overhead boom microphone – making it ideal for streamers who don’t want a microphone in-shot while recording. Pair your mic with the WS-Chroma windshields to use it with your green or blue screen to easily chroma key it out of the shot.
- Page 17 When connected to a computer via USB, you can use the RØDE Central companion app to update the VideoMic NTG’s firmware. Simply install and open the app, plug in your mic and the option to update your firmware will appear.