RODE Microphones NTG8 - Manual (Page 6)

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• We strongly suggest the use of high quality XLR
cables, using the shortest cable length possible
to ensure minimal noise interference between
the microphone output and the camera/recorder
input.
• The NTG8 features a custom designed XLR
connector that is specially designed to reduce
susceptibility to RF interference from devices such
as cell/mobile phones and other transmitters.
• The NTG8 is designed for operation within
demanding environments, where the traditional
condenser microphone 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 used to
great effect with cameras for news gathering,
wedding videos, sporting events or in any situation
where you want to focus on a particular sound
source without having your audio overpowered by
off-axis ambient noise.
• The NTG8 is supplied with a foam windshield.
This windshield should be used whenever
recording outdoors, as even an unexpected slight
breeze can cause unwanted sound interference.
For maximum wind protection a more specialised
wind shield is recommended.
Using the NTG8