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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 — The Hybrid Shotgun That Does Camera and USB

The gist: A broadcast-grade shotgun microphone that works on a camera hot shoe, as a USB desk mic for a laptop, and with a smartphone — one mic that covers every travel content creation scenario.

Supercardioid shotgun polar pattern: Highly directional capture focuses on the subject directly in front of the camera while rejecting off-axis noise — essential for outdoor vlogging in busy environments.
15dBA self-noise: Near-studio-grade quiet operation that captures clean audio even in controlled indoor settings.
Hybrid USB + 3.5mm output: Plugs into a camera via 3.5mm or directly into a laptop via USB — no secondary desk mic needed back at the hotel.
Built-in rechargeable battery: No disposable batteries to carry; charges via USB-C.

Sweetwater users consistently praise the VideoMic NTG as a “versatile” and “broadcast-quality” on-camera mic, with multiple reviewers calling out the USB mode as a genuine bonus for creators who also need a laptop recording option.

Best for: Travel content creators who want one mic to cover on-camera vlogging, laptop podcasting, and smartphone recording. Skip it if: You need wireless freedom — this is a wired shotgun that mounts directly to your camera. Runs ~$249 — check the current price before buying.

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