The NTG4+ has a highly directional supercardioid polar pattern and features a high-pass filter, a -10dB pad for recording loud sound sources, and a high-frequency boost for compensating for the dulling effect of using a fluffy windshield. It can be powered by either P48 phantom power or its internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which offers over 150 hours of operation from a single charge. El NTG4 es un micrófono de cañón profesional con un amplio conjunto de funciones que lo hacen increíblemente versátil. Es superligero, por lo que resulta ideal para utilizarlo en una pértiga o brazo de jirafa, o en una cámara. Su circuitería de bajo nivel de ruido y su sonido limpio y nítido también lo convierten en un excelente micrófono para aplicaciones de locución y transmisiones en vivo. El NTG4 cuenta con un patrón polar supercardioide muy direccional y dispone de un filtro de paso alto, atenuación de -10 dB para grabar fuentes de sonido con volumen alto y un refuerzo de altas frecuencias para compensar el efecto de apagamiento que se produce al usar un paravientos de pelo. Características principales:

The microphone comes with an RM5 microphone clip, a foam windshield and a ZP1 pouch. The microphone also comes with a Micro USB cable. Even though MKE 600 can boast a slightly smoother response, Rode NTG4+ does have some of its own advantages. Particularly I find it working better in aggressive conditions, especially when someone shouts or blows on it, also you may find the 10 dB pad quite useful. Males with deeper voices tend to sound a bit cleaner too and this is not about high-pass. I believe it just has a very good capsule, and since this is a new model, we should not be surprised! The difference is of course not that huge – because both NTG4 Plus and MKE 600 are two very solid mics. What is interesting about Rode NTG4 is that apart from an expected low-cut switch we find another that boost the high frequency, thus we end up with three different diagrams. And of course, if we use both low-cut and high boost we will end up with four, which gives us some versatility at no additional cost. I must admit that both filters are very useful and I applied them frequently depending on the environment and what’s being recorded. But first let us discuss the natural, unfiltered response, which is marked with the red line on our diagram: The self-noise of NTG4 is rated at 16 dB-A, which is about the same as MKE600, but with a higher sensitivity of 25mV/Pa vs 21mV/Pa, it gives us a slightly better noise floor, though both are essentially very similar. However, comparing to NTG2 with 18 dB-A equivalent noise and sensitivity of 15mV/Pa we do get quite a noticeable improvement. Using the following formula 20·log 10(V1/V2), we can convert the sensitivity into effective dBs. So we’ll end up with 4.4 dB more signal and 2 dB less self-noise over NTG2. Overall, I would say it’s very decent and just the way a semi-pro mic should be. Frequency responseThe middle button turns on a 75 Hz high pass filter which is useful for reducing low frequency and infrasonic rumble from HVAC systems indoors or street traffic outdoors from over-powering the recording. The first and possibly most important new thing about the NTG4 series is that they have upgraded the capsule so that the mics have an even lower noise floor yet hgher overall sensitivity. This means that you can not only get a squeeky clean signal, the detail and clarity will be there right from the source. Professionals are always saying that you need to get a fantastic sound into the mic at the source rather than rely on trying to polish later, and with the NTG4 you have no excuse! Aside from above, NTG4 Plus features an integrated lithium battery that lasts for up to 150 hours. If you use it 5 hours a day it will work for a whole month! The mic has a LED, indicating the current charge by changing color. When it drains, it can be completely recharged from any USB port within only 2 hours. I find this more convenient than messing with AA batteries because you never know when they drain, and then you have to buy the replacements. Finally, a Li-ion battery has a cycle durability of up to 1,000 recharges, so in theory it should continue to work even after decades… Accessories

Along the body of the microphone is a power button with LED indicator as well as three digital switching buttons with LED indicators. The NTG4 series of shotgun mics offer the next generation in theevolution of professional shotgun mics. The NTG1, 2 & 3 series have beenwidely popularand appreciating this, Rode have paid attention to what people loved about these previous models and have worked on making these fantastic features even better NTG4 Plus is the latest short shotgun from Rode, which features digital controls, rechargeable lithium battery and improved sound quality. It is positioned in between the classic but inexpensive NTG2 and professional NTG3. However, in terms of price, it still fits into the entry category, so consider it a very good investment! The usage is a total breeze, and believe it or not, it won’t leave you indifferent. Whether you are a professional or just a beginner, NTG4+ has all you need to accomplish most of your videography tasks …with a solid A! Noise levels The Rode NTG4+ Shotgun Microphone with Digital Switches and Built-In Rechargeable Battery is designed for ENG, filmmaking, field recording, sound design, and broadcast applications. The microphone builds upon the success of the company's NTG1 and NTG2 microphones with an updated capsule to deliver broadcast quality sound and digital switching options for versatile field operation. The first button provides a -10 dB pad on the input of the microphone to allow the recording of loud sounds without clipping.

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The third button is a high frequency boost. The value of the high frequency boost is in restoring some of the high frequency content that is often lost when a blimp or furry windshield is placed over the microphone. An added benefit is that the high frequency boost switch can help improve the intelligibility of recorded speech, especially useful for filmmaking and broadcast applications. Frequency response is another very important factor that determines how natural will a certain mic sound (but of course it’s not the sole factor). Plotted on a diagram, it shows a deviation measured in dB throughout the mic’s nominal frequency range. As a rule, we want to see a smooth line because any abrupt deviation could signify an anomaly. A flat line means a neutral response or an uncolored sound, and for shotguns it generally works best. However, small bumps of up to 2 dB can be considered insignificant especially if they occur above the upper midrange.