Rode NTG-2 Multi-Powered Shotgun Microphone,Black
Rode

Rode NTG-2 Multi-Powered Shotgun Microphone,Black

$269$339★ 4.6(776 reviews)
Mubboo Score 4.3/10
  • Premium dual-powered shotgun microphone
  • Operates from either P48 phantom power or AA battery
  • Low noise and full frequency response
  • Highly directional
  • High-pass filter (80Hz)
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Mubboo Value Score: 4.3/10

Quality9.2/10
based on 4.6/5 customer rating
Popularity0.4/10
776 reviews, top 48% in Shotgun Microphones
Value3.2/10
priced below 32% of Shotgun Microphones

How it stacks up

Rated 4.6/5 — better than 60% of 25 Shotgun Microphones we track. Premium-tier pricing at $269.

Head-to-Head vs Category Leader

RodeBOYA (Leader)
Price$269$49.99
Rating4.6/54.8/5
Reviews77638
Mubboo Score4.3/106.1/10

The category leader BOYA BY-MM1 AI On-Camera Shotgun Mic with AI offers better ratings at $49.99.

Quick Specs

Color
Black
Unit Count
2.3 Ounce
Item Weight
0.36 Pounds
Manufacturer
RØDE Microphones
Model Number
NTG2
Power Source
Battery and phantom power compatible
Audible Noise
94 Decibels
Polar Pattern
Super Cardioid

What reviewers say

Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.

Check device compatibility and plan for adapters; shotgun mics highly reject rear sound, so for vlogging, speak loudly if behind the mic.

Rating reliability

Moderately reviewed — reasonably reliable

About Rode

  • 13 products in our database
  • Average rating: 4.5/5 across all products
  • Price range: $69.99 – $1199.95
  • Categories: Audio Interfaces, Shotgun Microphones, USB Microphones

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rode Rode NTG-2 Multi-Powered Shotgun Microphone,Black worth buying in 2026?

It earns a Mubboo Score of 4.3/10, with a 4.6/5 rating from 776 reviews — better than 60% of Shotgun Microphones we track.

How much does the Rode Rode NTG-2 Multi-Powered Shotgun Microph cost?

It is currently $269 — premium-tier pricing for Shotgun Microphones.

How does it compare to the top-rated Shotgun Microphones?

The category leader BOYA BY-MM1 AI On-Camera Shotgun Mic with AI offers better ratings at $49.99.

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