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Rode NTG-3 vs. Sennheiser 416

Wow. Nice detailed article there Ty.
Sanjin, thanks for putting up the pics. It looks like there is new windshield specifically for the NTG-3. The WS7.

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I had a chance to do a quick indoor and outdoor test with the RODE NTG-3. Outdoors, I would definitely recommend the bigger windshield. The foam windscreen barely seemed like it was on. I could barely feel a breeze, but I heard it in the cans.

Here's the example I posted on youtube - click the HD version for the better sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc6l4gT98X4
That was fed direct into the Panasonic HPX500.
 
I just got my Rode NTG-3 a few days ago - first tests made me feel happy that I bought it. Hope I soon have a job for it to do.
How is the Rode Deadcat - is it worth it?
Currently I am using a Sennheiser Pro windscreen (from the ME66) - much better than the Rode foam windscreen.
 
How well controlled is the polar pattern on the Rode ?

Also what temperature range and humidity can it cope with ?
 
The manual says: "The pick-up pattern of the NTG-3 has been tailored to be slightly wider and therefore more directionally forgiving than comparable shotgun microphones on the market. This makes boompole and handheld operation much easier."

Review from Audio Technology: "The Sennheiser MKH416 has a very tight pattern, picking up high-frequency detail to about 12 degrees off axis, before rolling off in the high-end quite quickly. The Rode NTG-3, by comparison, spreads itself a little wider, reaching about 20 degrees before there’s any noticeable drop in high-end detail. What this means is the NTG-3 will likely deliver better consonant articulation between spaced sources, making it a formidable dialogue mic when you can’t afford to miss a beat."

"The night of the second experiment saw the mercury drop to a perky –2ºC – far colder than the cushy confines of the overdub booth. To expose the mic to the maximum cold and condensation, the NTG-3 was left outside on a stand for several hours to suffer in silence. When the mic was retrieved it was freezing to the touch but still worked faultlessly, showing no signs of developing any of the spurious noises that condensation on a capsule sometimes causes."
 
Robert Niessner said:
The manual says: "The pick-up pattern of the NTG-3 has been tailored to be slightly wider and therefore more directionally forgiving than comparable shotgun microphones on the market. This makes boompole and handheld operation much easier."

Review from Audio Technology: "The Sennheiser MKH416 has a very tight pattern, picking up high-frequency detail to about 12 degrees off axis, before rolling off in the high-end quite quickly. The Rode NTG-3, by comparison, spreads itself a little wider, reaching about 20 degrees before there’s any noticeable drop in high-end detail. What this means is the NTG-3 will likely deliver better consonant articulation between spaced sources, making it a formidable dialogue mic when you can’t afford to miss a beat."

"The night of the second experiment saw the mercury drop to a perky –2ºC – far colder than the cushy confines of the overdub booth. To expose the mic to the maximum cold and condensation, the NTG-3 was left outside on a stand for several hours to suffer in silence. When the mic was retrieved it was freezing to the touch but still worked faultlessly, showing no signs of developing any of the spurious noises that condensation on a capsule sometimes causes."
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All sounds like the NTG-3 is a very promising mic.

I've used the MKH 416 down to -20 and up to +45 no problems and 100 humidity. Its more robust than the later MKH60 also which we use here.

The other test to try is turn the mic through 180 degrees when theres some noise like seawash on shore and listen to see if it phases when panned. The MKH461 will phase, the later MKH60 phasing is much reduced, be interesting to see that the Rode does.
 
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