Rode NTG5 Shotgun Condenser Microphone Kit,Black
Rode

Rode NTG5 Shotgun Condenser Microphone Kit,Black

$485$689★ 4.7(210 reviews)
Mubboo Score 3.2/10
  • Revolutionary acoustic design, delivering a natural, uncoloured sound.
  • Extremely lightweight (just 76g), and short in length (just 203mm)
  • Tailored frequency response and very low self-noise of just 10dBA
  • Highly directional supercardioid polar pattern and smooth off-axis response
  • RF-bias technology and conformal coating ensure superior performance in adverse environmental conditions
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Mubboo Value Score: 3.2/10

Quality9.4/10
based on 4.7/5 customer rating
Popularity0.1/10
210 reviews, top 68% in Shotgun Microphones
Value0.0/10
priced below 0% of Shotgun Microphones

How it stacks up

Rated 4.7/5 — better than 92% of 25 Shotgun Microphones we track. Premium-tier pricing at $485.

Head-to-Head vs Category Leader

RodeBOYA (Leader)
Price$485$49.99
Rating4.7/54.8/5
Reviews21038
Mubboo Score3.2/106.1/10

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

Quick Specs

Color
Black
Impedance
25 Ohms
Unit Count
1.0 Count
Manufacturer
RØDE Microphones
Model Number
NTG5KIT
Power Source
Corded Electric
Audible Noise
10 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
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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 NTG5 Shotgun Condenser Microphone Kit,Black worth buying in 2026?

It earns a Mubboo Score of 3.2/10, with a 4.7/5 rating from 210 reviews — better than 92% of Shotgun Microphones we track.

How much does the Rode Rode NTG5 Shotgun Condenser Microphone K cost?

It is currently $485 — 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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