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RØDE NTG4+
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RØDE NTG4+

Condenser shotgun (line gradient), supercardioid, powered by P48 or an internal rechargeable battery; high-pass filter, -10 dB pad and high-frequency boost

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−32 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
16 dB(A)
Max SPL
135 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency Response", x axis "1/3 Smoothed Frequency Response (Hz)"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa", but 0 dB through the mid band, so relative. Solid red line; no legend, and the filter and boost settings are not stated. Distance and room not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Polar Pattern"; 250, 1000, 4000 and 16000 Hz; rings every 2 dB from +5 to -24, scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa" from +5.0 to -25.0. Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Capsule1/2 inch condenser capsule behind an interference tube. "Capsule: 0.50”"; "Address Type: End".p. 1
Sensitivity−32 dBV/Pa (25 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-32.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz".
Self-noise16 dB(A). "Equivalent Noise Level: 16dBA (A-weighted)".
Max SPL135 dB SPL. "Maximum SPL: 135dB SPL"; condition not stated.
Output impedance200 ohm. "Output Impedance: 200Ω".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "20Hz - 20kHz (selected HPF @75Hz)", printed against "Active Electronics".
Poweringphantom P48 or internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery. "P48 and Inbuilt rechargeable battery"; "internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery".
Weight176 g. "Weight (grams): 176".p. 2
Dimensions22 × 278 mm. "Height: 278, Width: 22, Dimention: 22" (sic); stored as diameter × length.
Supplied accessoriesRM5 mic clip; ZP1 zip pouch; foam windshield. "Included Accessories: 1 x RM5, 1 x ZP1, 1 x Windshield". The quick guide lists a ZP2 pouch and a micro-USB cable instead (p. 1).
BatteryInternal rechargeable lithium-ion, over 150 hours from one charge; charged from any USB power source through the micro-USB socketp. 1
ConstructionRugged metal construction; low-noise circuitry
Compatible RØDE accessoriesBlimp, DeadCat, WS6, Boompole Pro, Pivot Adaptorp. 2
Applications (RØDE)Boom or camera; voice-over and livestreaming; dialogue on locationp. 1
Made inAustralia
From the quick guide
Low cutoff, 75 Hz; 75 Hz. "High Pass Filter: Press the High Pass Filter button roll off frequencies below 75Hz." The datasheet lists "High Pass Filter (0Hz/75Hz)".p. 1
Pad−10 dB. "PAD: Press the PAD button to activate the -10dB PAD." The same button turns the mic on and off (hold for two seconds).
Switcheshigh-frequency boost: off, +6 dB. "High Boost: Press the High Boost button to activate the +6db high frequency boost." The datasheet says it compensates for "the dulling effect of using a fluffy windshield" (p. 1).
ConnectorXLR-3 male; micro-USB socket for charging. "5. Micro USB Input 6. XLR Output". The datasheet says "Output Connection: XLR".
Phantom and batteryWith phantom power applied the battery is neither used nor charged
Power LEDBlue: P48; green: battery over 25% (over 150 h left); orange: under 25% (under 50 h); red: under 10% (under 20 h); red flashing: under 2% (under 4 h). The lights cycle while charging

Documents

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