Because the VideoMic NTG On-Camera Supercardioid Shotgun Microphone from RODE is their most adaptable and feature-rich VideoMic to date, it's the ultimate audio solution for diverse content creators. This compact microphone brings the renowned broadcast-quality sound of the NTG shotgun mic range to a more portable format, thanks to its revolutionary acoustic design. The VideoMic NTG employs the same annular line tube technology as the NTG5, utilizing acoustic perforations along the microphone's length instead of the linear slots found in other shotgun and on-camera microphones. This innovative acoustic design results in unmatched transparency and a natural, uncolored sound. Coupled with an incredibly flat frequency response, a highly directional supercardioid polar pattern, and very low self-noise, this compact on-camera microphone competes with the world's top shotgun mics.In addition to its superior sound quality, the VideoMic NTG offers extreme flexibility with a suite of tools and features designed to handle any recording situation. Digital switching provides access to a high-pass filter, a high-frequency boost for enhancing clarity and detail, a switchable pad, and a safety channel that records a separate channel at -20dB to prevent clipping. The VideoMic NTG also introduces new features, including a unique infinitely variable gain control for precise output tailoring, and an auto-sensing 3.5mm output that automatically detects the connected device (camera or mobile) and adjusts accordingly, eliminating the need for TRS/TRRS adaptor cables. A dB peak warning light ensures your audio never clips, and the microphone runs off an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery that offers over 30 hours of recording time and can be charged via USB-C.Beyond its on-camera capabilities, the VideoMic NTG doubles as a fully-featured USB microphone, making it perfect for recording voiceovers, podcasts, gaming, or livestreaming on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. The 3.5mm jack also serves as a headphone output for seamless audio monitoring while using the USB output, with the variable gain control delivering everything from mic to line to headphone level. Whether paired with DSLRs, compact cameras, smartphones, or used as a boom mic or on a pistol grip, the VideoMic NTG offers unmatched versatility.