NTG2
RodeReleased Aug 1, 2016 · Analysis updated Oct 26, 2026
Shotgun microphone with premium build, great sound, and flexible power options. The Rode NTG2 scores 73/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Microphonegeeks, Pointsinfocus, and Digital Camera World.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 3 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 3 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 68 (Digital Camera World) to 80 (Microphonegeeks).
Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Premium build quality(2)
- Good value(2)
- Useful high pass filter(2)
- Flexible power options(2)
Cons
- No power switch(2)
- Low output volume(2)
3 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Rode NTG2 is a highly capable entry-level shotgun microphone praised for its natural sound and tight pickup pattern, despite some ergonomic flaws and a poor stock windscreen.
Publisher score: 8/10
AI summary of this review
The Rode NTG2 is a solid, budget-friendly shotgun microphone that offers great versatility and sound quality, though it suffers from low output levels and a cumbersome filter switch.
Score estimated from the review text
