The Rode NTG2 is a fantastic condenser microphone, used in all scales of production. The NTG2 can be powered by AA batteries or 48V phantom power, making it the ideal microphone for recording through audio recorders as well as smaller DSLR applications. Whilst the included windshield and dead cat do a great job in providing some coverage to wind sounds and microphone movement, if you intend to shoot outside we would highly recommend pairing this with the Rode Blimp.