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VideoMic NTG - On-Camera Shotgun Microphone

$249

The VideoMic NTG is a broadcast-grade, feature-packed shotgun microphone optimized for on-camera use. It features a highly directional supercardioid polar pattern and very low self-noise, this compact on-camera microphone contends with the world’s best shotgun mics. The VideoMic NTG is so much more than just an on-camera mic. As well as pairing perfectly with DSLRs, compact cameras, and smartphones – either on-camera, as a boom mic, or on a pistol grip – it is also a fully-featured USB microphone that can be plugged into a computer, tablet, or smartphone. On top of this, the 3.5mm jack doubles as a headphone output for seamless monitoring of audio while using the USB output.

Our Review

RØDE VideoMic NTG — One Mic for On-Camera, Desk, and Laptop Recording

The gist: A professional shotgun microphone with a hybrid USB output that doubles as a desktop recording microphone — ideal for remote professionals who shoot video on a camera and also need a quality mic for laptop-based calls and podcast sessions.

USB + 3.5mm hybrid output: Switches between on-camera 3.5mm and direct USB recording — one mic eliminates the need for both a camera mic and a separate USB desk microphone.
15dBA self-noise: Exceptionally quiet operation produces clean voice recordings in office or home studio environments.
Supercardioid directional pickup: Focuses on the speaker directly in front while rejecting background noise — effective in open-plan office and coworking environments.
Rechargeable via USB-C: Eliminates battery-management overhead; charges from any standard USB-C cable.

Sweetwater reviewers describe the VideoMic NTG as a standout for its dual-mode flexibility, with the USB output specifically praised by professionals who use it both on a camera rig and as a standalone desktop microphone.

Best for: Remote professionals who record video content with a camera and also need a quality USB microphone for calls and laptop sessions — one device covers both. Skip it if: You only need a desk mic and never shoot on camera — a dedicated USB condenser will serve that use case better. Runs ~$249 — check the current price before buying.

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