Detail 01
Supercardioid pattern
Narrow front pickup with a small rear lobe. Aim carefully — off-axis sources drop away, but so does the subject if you drift.
Product detailSKU #1274115056257
RODENTG2 Multi-Powered Shotgun Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A shotgun condenser for film, video and location dialogue. Runs on phantom power or a single AA, so it works off a camera or a mixer.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Boom operators recording dialogue on set or on location
- Camera-top or shotgun-mount use where phantom power isn't available
- One-person video crews needing tight off-axis rejection indoors
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Studio vocals or acoustic instruments — a large-diaphragm mic fits better
- Very small rooms with hard walls; supercardioid tubes pick up reflections
- Anyone wanting plug-and-play USB recording
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Line gradient design
The interference tube tightens directionality at higher frequencies. This is what separates a shotgun from a regular condenser.
Detail 03
48V phantom or 1.5V AA
Works on a mixer, interface or recorder with phantom, and on cameras or recorders without it.
Detail 04
18dB SPL self-noise
Quiet enough for dialogue at normal levels. Very quiet ambience or distant sources will show some hiss.
Detail 05
Switchable 80Hz high-pass, 12dB/octave
Cuts handling rumble, air conditioning and traffic at the mic instead of fixing it in the edit.
Detail 06
131dB max SPL
Handles loud sources without distorting — shouting, gunfire blanks, amplified sound on set.
Detail 07
278mm long, 161g
Long enough to need a proper shotgun mount or boom, light enough for extended handheld boom work.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs XLR — no USB. Budget for a cable and an interface or recorder.
- 02Outdoor use requires a windshield; the mic body alone won't stop wind noise.
- 03Battery output impedance is higher; expect slightly different level than phantom mode.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug this into my camera?
Yes, if the camera takes XLR or you use an adapter. Use the AA battery mode when the camera can't supply 48V phantom power.
02Is it good for podcasting?
It can work, but a shotgun rewards precise aim and a treated room. For seated podcast use a dynamic or large-diaphragm condenser is more forgiving.
03Does it come with a shockmount?
Plan on sourcing a shotgun mount or clip separately, along with an XLR cable and wind protection for outdoor work.
04How long does the AA battery last?
Battery mode is there for gear without phantom power. Carry spares and switch to phantom whenever your recorder or mixer supplies it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Frequency Range
- 20Hz–20kHz, selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave
- Power
- P48 (48V) phantom supply or 1.5V AA battery
- Sensitivity
- –36dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 2dB @ 1kHz
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 250 ohm (phantom), 350 ohm (battery)
- Maximum Output Voltage
- -15.4dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm load)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 161
- Dimensions Hxwxd
- 10.94 inch x .86 inch x .86 inch (278 mm x 22 mm x 22 mm)
5 detailsOther
- Directional Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Signal Noise Ratio
- 76dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC651)
- Acoustic Principle
- Line gradient
- Maximum SPL
- 131dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm load)
- Equivalent Noise
- 18dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC651)
