Best Indie Film Audio Setup with Rode NTG 4+ Shotgun Mic

Here is my new favorite shotgun mic for film work. It’s the Rode NTG 4+.

I have previously also used a Rode microphone but it was an older model the Rode NTG 2. This new version has better audio sensitivity and also a built in battery so it doesn’t require phantom power.

Here is my video review of the mic with audio samples. Also I show you my whole setup with the boom pole, shock mount and recorder.

You can get the Rode NTG 4+ microphone on B&H, Adorama, Henry’s, eBay, Amazon, Amazon.ca, Amazon UK, Amazon.de

Rode Blimp and Shock Mount on eBay and

Rode Boompole on eBay and

Rode NTG-2 mic was my previous go-to mic and it’s still a great option, if you want to save some money. You can get it on B&H, Adorama, Henry’s, eBay, Amazon, Amazon.ca, Amazon UK, Amazon.de

Below are all the other accessories I use with my audio setup.

Coocheer 7500mAh Portable USB battery on eBay and

XLR cable on eBay and

Zoom H5 Handy Recorder on BH Photo Video, Adorama, Henry’s, eBay, Amazon, Amazon Canada, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany

Articulated arm to attach the Zoom recorder to the boom-pole

on eBay


4 thoughts on “Best Indie Film Audio Setup with Rode NTG 4+ Shotgun Mic”

  1. Hi Tom may I know is it a must to use the zoom recorder to record the audio? Can I just use the ntg4+ with boom pole and Connect the cable to the dslr?

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