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M3
Multi Powered 3/4” Condenser Microphone
•  Designed to withstand adverse environmental    
 conditions
•  50% less self-noise than the majority of shotgun   
 microphones
•  Extremely low handling noise
•  High level of immunity to radio frequency 
interference
•  Water resistant aluminium storage cylinder (RCNTG3)
•  Wind shield (WSNTG3)
•  Zip pouch (ZP2)
•  Microphone clip (RM5)
Acoustic Principle
Line Gradient
Directional Pattern
Super-Cardioid
Frequency Range
40Hz ~ 20,000Hz
Sensitivity
-30dB ±2dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz
Nominal Impedence
25Ω
Equivalent Noise
13dBA SPL
(A - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum Output
+8.2dBu 
(@ 1% THD into 1kΩ)
Dynamic Range
117dB (per IEC651)
Maximum SPL
130dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 
1kΩ load)
Signal/Noise
81dB SPL
(A - weighted per IEC651)
Power Req.
48V Phantom Power
(44-52V min 5mA)
Dimensions
Length - 255mm
Diameter - Ø19mm
Output Connection
3 pin XLR, balanced output 
between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-) 
and Pin 1 (ground)
Net Weight
163g
•  True Condenser (external RF biased)
• High 
Sensitivity
•  Superior broadcast sound quality
•  Designed and manufactured in Australia
•  Full 10 year warranty*
NTG-3
Precision Broadcast-Grade Shotgun Microphone
Features
Specifi cations
*After online registration
Australia
107 Carnarvon st, Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia
Ph: +61 2 9648 5855 
Fx: +61 2 9648 2455
USA
6385 Rose Lane, Carpinteria CA 93013 USA
Ph: +1 805 566 7777 
Fx: +1 805 566 0071
www.rodemic.com
Frequency Response
Frequency Response
Included Accessories
dB r
e
 1 V/Pa
 20
 10
 
0
 -10
 -20
 -30
 20Hz 
100 
1000 
10 000  20 000
90˚
270˚
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: