Rode NTG4 Shotgun Microphone

Took this out for a nature documentary shoot, and the specialized tone customization let me dial in the perfect sound even with wind noise around. Battery life held up for a full day of recording without any issues.

I’ve been using this mic for interviews indoors and the built-in high-pass filter really cleans up the low rumble from air conditioners. It picks up dialogue clearly even from a few feet away, which is a huge plus for run-and-gun setups. The sound is crisp without being overly harsh, so post-product

Was shooting a short documentary in a noisy cafe and this mic managed to capture crystal-clear dialogue thanks to the supercardioid pickup pattern. The internal rechargeable battery also saved me from scrambling for AA’s mid-shoot.