RØDE’s heritage as an innovative microphone manufacturer and the popularity of its award-winning NTG series has culminated in the development of the new NTG-8 Broadcast-Grade Long Shotgun Microphone.
Being given its world debut at IBC 2011 with HHB Communications in Hall 8 (Stand 8.D56), the NTG-8 is a broadcast-quality, long shotgun microphone that exhibits incredible directionality across the entire frequency range and offers enhanced LF response, directivity and sensitivity. It has been optimised for recording high-quality audio for film, television, sports and outdoor broadcasting or any professional application where distance miking is required.
The RØDE NTG-8 embodies many of the features of the NTG-3, including low self-noise, natural sound without colouration both on and off axis, and RF bias technology to ensure that it is almost completely water resistant and suitable for outdoor environments.
Designed and manufactured in Sydney, Australia, the NTG-8 provides a super-cardioid polar pattern and a 40Hz-20kHz frequency response in a 559mm x 19mm body that weighs 345g. It requires 48V Phantom Power and features a 3 pin XLR balanced output, an improved dynamic range and a Max SPL of 127dB (A-weighted).
HHB’s Director of Sales Martin O’Donnell says, “The addition of the new NTG-8 bolsters our product portfolio for outside broadcast and location sound recording by enabling us to offer a premium, broadcast-grade long shotgun microphone with a diverse range of applications that is backed by RØDE’s engineering and innovative product design. Like all of RØDE’s products, the NTG-8 offers a robust feature set and performance for a price that its competitors will find difficult to match.”
The RØDE NTG-8 Long Shotgun Microphone is covered by RØDE’s industry leading 10 year warranty.
RØDE NTG-8 List Price: £749 Ex VAT
Photo caption: HHB is hosting the world debut of RØDE’s NTG-8 Broadcast-Grade Long Shotgun Microphone at IBC
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HHB Communications Limited
Founded in 1976 and located in London, HHB Communications is a global leader in the supply of professional audio technology. Serving in the broadcast, recording and media production sectors, HHB’s unique expertise is also recognised by major manufacturers and innovators, many of which have appointed the company as exclusive distributors of their products. The specialist division, Scrub, serves the needs of the television and film post production industry from premises in the heart of London’s Soho.
