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•  When mounting the microphone in the SM8 shock 

mount or any mic stand or shock/suspension 

mount take care not block any of the slots on the 

microphone (as illustrated below).

Obstructing these slots will affect the sound quality 

and the polar pattern (directional qualities).

Mounting the NTG8

NTG8 slots unobstructed by the microphone mount

NTG8 slots obstructed in the microphone mount

Summary of Contents for NTG8

Page 1: ...EMC LVD www rodemic com NTG8 Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...istance miking application Like the NTG3 the NTG8 features low self noise natural sound without colouration both on and off axis and RF bias technology to ensure that it is almost completely resistant...

Page 3: ...e 40Hz 20kHz see graph Output Impedence 25 Sensitivity 20dB 2dB 97 5mV Pa Equivalent Noise 8 dBA Maximum Output 8 2dBu Dynamic Range 116dB SPL Maximum SPL 124dB 1kHz Signal Noise 81 dB Power Requireme...

Page 4: ...0 180 2 0 20 0 10 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 10 0 12 0 14 0 16 0 18 0 20 0 22 0 24 0 25 0 dB rel 1V Pa 5 0 Frequency 500 Hz 1000 Hz 4000 Hz dB re 1 V Pa 20 10 0 10 20 30 20Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000 Shock M...

Page 5: ...manufactured in Australia Free 10 year extended warranty Powering the NTG8 The NTG8 requires phantom power to operate This needs to be supplied via a P48V phantom power supply which is available from...

Page 6: ...would fail However all due care should be taken to protect the microphone body itself from moisture dust or contaminants Shotgun microphones have a narrow pick up angle or polar response and so can be...

Page 7: ...to the grey cable management clips and slide the microphone through all four rubber mount openings Some pressure will need to be applied to insert the microphone as the openings must be tight to secu...

Page 8: ...mount take care not block any of the slots on the microphone as illustrated below Obstructing these slots will affect the sound quality and the polar pattern directional qualities Mounting the NTG8 NT...

Page 9: ...ending on cable XLR connector and method of mounting Once the required angle is achieved the quick release handle can be pushed close to lock the rotation If additional tension is required there is a...

Page 10: ...ensure that the section of cable going to the microphone has enough slack to not manipulate the microphone position and also to allow adjustment of the mounting angle without having to reposition the...

Page 11: ...hone during transport and storage Please note that the cylinder is not designed to be completely waterproof Damage to the microphone caused by water entering the storage cylinder is not covered by the...

Page 12: ...ailure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide If you experience any problem or have any questions regarding your R DE microphone first contact the dealer who sold it to you If the micropho...

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