This Australian-made RØDE NTG-3 microphone ($699) seems extremely well-placed for its price and performance. The Rode NTG-3 Shotgun Microphone is a professional shotgun microphone that delivers a few unique qualities in order to meet the demands of today's broadcast audio engineers and boom operators. Like the Sennheiser 416, the NTG-3 is an RF-condenser unit that combines a somewhat … Like the Sennheiser 416, the NTG-3 is an RF-condenser unit that combines a somewhat … The … I like the way my wife's voice sounds better on the NTG-3 and prefer the 416 for my voice. Like the Sennheiser 416, the NTG-3 is an RF-condenser unit that combines a somewhat … The bottom line is the Rode NTG-3 is a phenomenal microphone for the price. Its RF bias technology makes it almost … (Although that can be fixed with a little EQ.) This Australian-made RØDE NTG-3 microphone ($699) seems extremely well-placed for its price and performance. Rode NTG3B Super-Cardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone, Black The NTG3 exhibits superlative audio quality with a rich, warm quality and a full frequency response. At the same time I still love the way my voice sounds with the NTG-3. This Australian-made RØDE NTG-3 microphone ($699) seems extremely well-placed for its price and performance.