Broadcast-grade, feature-packed shotgun microphone optimised for on-camera use. featuring the same revolutionary acoustic design as the award-winning NTG5 broadcast shotgun microphone, which delivers unmatched transparency and a natural, uncoloured sound Extremely flexible, with an array of tools and features to help you take on any recording situation. Digital switching gives you access to a high-pass filter, -20dB pad, high frequency boost, and safety channel, plus there is a unique infinitely variable gain control that allows you to precisely tailor the output to suit your recorder or camera Auto-sensing 3.5mm output detects what device you are connected to (camera or mobile) and switches to accommodate – no more messing around with adaptor cables Also works as a fully-featured USB microphone that can be plugged into a computer, tablet, or smartphone, with the 3.5mm jack doubling as a headphone output for seamless monitoring of audio while using the USB function Compatible with the free RØDE Connect podcasting and streaming software, unlocking effects such as the APHEX Aural Exciter, as well as a noise gate and compressor Extremely accurate supercardioid polar pattern and exceptionally low self-noise for flawless recording Works equally well as a lightweight boom mic or as a desktop USB microphone as well as mounted on a camera - the cold shoe mount includes a 3/8" thread for full mounting versatility, and the shockmount features a sliding rail for perfect positioning on top of any camera rig