NTG-2 Instruction Manual www.rodemic.
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, film 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.
Specifications Acoustic Principle: Line plus gradient Directional Pattern: Super-Cardioid (see graph) Frequency Range: 20Hz ~ 20kHz selectable HPF@80Hz/12dB octave (see graph) Output Impedence: 250Ω - phantom power 350Ω - battery power Sensitivity: -36dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (15mV @ 94dB SPL) ±2dB @ 1kHz Equivalent Noise: 18dBA SPL (per IEC651) Maximum Output: +6.
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Features • Broadcast sound quality • Low noise circuitry • Condenser transducer • Rugged metal construction • Battery or phantom power operation • Low handling noise • Includes stand mount, zip pouch and windshield • Designed & manufactured in Australia • Full 10 year guarantee* Mounting the NTG-2 • The NTG-2 comes complete with a heavy duty stand mic holder for mounting the microphone on any compatible stand with a 3/8” or 5/8” thread. • Install by pushing the mic in, on an angle coming from the back.
Supplying Power • The NTG-2 requires power to operate. This needs to be supplied via P48V phantom power supply which is available from most professional video cameras or mixing consoles. Additionally you have the option of using an internal 1.5V AA battery. • To insert a battery, turn the base of the microphone anti-clockwise to unscrew. • Slide the cover down to reveal the battery compartment (the cover will not come off the end of the mic so do not force it).
Using the NTG-2 • The NTG-2 incorporates a switchable high pass filter set at 80 Hz. This can be used when you wish to remove low frequency noise that is not part of your intended sound source. Remember however the tonal characteristics will be affected by this, so it is important that you listen to the sound with and without the HPF in circuit before deciding if it is appropriate for the source. • The HPF activated by the recessed switch shown to the right.
Warranty All microphones are warranted for one year from date of purchase. You can extend that to a full ten years if you register online at www.rodemic.com. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear and tear, modification, shipping damage, or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide.
