User Manual
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Introduction
I want to thank you for your purchase of the          
 NTG-2 shotgun microphone.
The design brief for this microphone was to build a 
shotgun that could be used in professional video, 
fi lm and live stage applications where low noise, a 
wide frequency response and tightly controlled polar 
patterns are vital.
I am sure that once you have used your new mic, you 
will agree we achieved our aim.
Like all 
 mics, the NTG-2 is manufactured using 
the fi nest surface mount electronic components 
available, and has a body machined of high grade 
aluminium which is fi nished in hard wearing epoxy 
paint. 
The heart of any microphone is the capsule, and with 
the NTG-2, we have designed and incorporated what 
we believe to be one of the best transducers in its 
class.
The NTG-2 has many uses; It can be mounted on  
video cameras using either the on-board camera mic 
mounts or the optional shock mount. The NTG-2 
is also suitable as a boom mounted mic for fi lm and 
video use where it is desirable to get closer to the 
sound source yet still be out of the shot. Another area 
where the NTG-2 excels is in a live sound situation, 
used to great effect as a ‘crowd mic’ when doing a live 
band recording. The ability to power the mic by 48V 
phantom or an internal AA 1.5v battery is also a great 
feature.
The NTG-2 comes complete with a heavy duty 
microphone holder and a wind cover for ‘moderate’ 
outdoor applications. 
 has also designed a 
series of products which include the Dead Cat wind 
sock (for high wind applications) and boom pole as well 
as various cables and adaptors. Details of these units 
are available on the website www.rodemic.com
Also while on our website please take the time to 
register your microphone for a full ten year warranty.
Peter Freedman
 Microphones
Sydney, Australia








