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Summary of Contents for RODE Microphones NTG8
- Page 1 NTG8 Instruction Manual www.rodemic.com ( EMC, LVD )
- Page 2 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the RØDE NTG8 precision broadcast-grade shotgun microphone. Based on RØDE’s award winning NTG3, the NTG8 is a broadcast quality RF-bias shotgun microphone that exhibits increased directionality across a wide frequency response range. This makes the NTG8 the perfect microphone for fi...
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Page 3: Specifications
Specifi cations Acoustic Line Gradient Principle: Directional Super-Cardioid Pattern: Frequency 40Hz - 20kHz Range: (see graph) Output 25Ω Impedence: Sensitivity: -20dB ± 2dB (97.5mV/Pa) Equivalent Noise: 8 dBA Maximum 8.2dBu Output: Dynamic Range: 116dB SPL Maximum SPL: 124dB @ 1kHz Signal/Noise: 81 dB Power... -
Page 4: Included Accessories
Specifi cations Frequency Response 20Hz 10 0 1000 10 000 20 000 Polar Response 0˚ +5.0 -2.0 -2.0 -4.0 -6.0 -8.0 -10.0 -10.0 -12.0 -14.0 -16.0 -18.0 -20.0 -20.0 -22.0 -24.0 -25.0 90˚ 270˚ dB rel. 1V/Pa – Frequency: – 500 Hz: –... - Page 5 • Designed and manufactured in Australia • Free 10 year extended warranty* Powering the NTG8 • The NTG8 requires phantom power to operate. This needs to be supplied via a P48V phantom power supply which is available from most professional video cameras, mixing consoles or audio recorders.
- Page 6 • The NTG8 is supplied with a foam windshield. This windshield should be used whenever recording outdoors, as even an unexpected slight breeze can cause unwanted sound interference.
- Page 7 Mounting the NTG8 • To mount the NTG8 in the supplied SM8 shockmount, insert the base of the microphone (with the XLR connector) into the rubber opening closest to the grey cable management clips and slide the microphone through all four rubber mount openings.
- Page 8 (as illustrated below). Obstructing these slots will affect the sound quality and the polar pattern (directional qualities). NTG8 slots unobstructed by the microphone mount NTG8 slots obstructed in the microphone mount - 8 -...
- Page 9 Mounting the NTG8 • To adjust the SM8 mounting angle simply pull the quick release handle open while supporting the microphone. Quick-Release handle The SM8 can now be freely adjusted through approximately 190° (depending on cable XLR connector and method of mounting.)
- Page 10 Mounting the NTG8 • The SM8 features cable management clips on either side to minimise noise transfer from cables. When mounting the cable in the clip, please ensure that the section of cable going to the microphone has enough slack to not manipulate the...
- Page 11 Storing the NTG8 • While the NTG8 features RF bias technology it is still recommended to store the microphone in dry conditions whenever not in use. • The supplied weather resistant aluminium storage cylinder is designed to provide extreme environmental protection for your microphone during transport and storage.
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Page 12: Warranty Information
All RØDE microphones are warranted for one year from date of purchase. A free ten year extended warranty is available for the NTG8 if you register it online at www.rodemic.com/warranty. * The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period.