Well I haven’t gotten to use my Rode NTG-3 at all on my current gig is here is why:
I use a Lectrosonics plug on transmitter on my boom pole for this show and apparently there is a issue with the NTG-3 and Lectrosonics plug ons’ which is fixed by using a phase reversal barrel adapter. So I have ordered one and will report back more after I get it next week. And yes I already checked the microphone by plugging it directly into my mixer too. Below is the offcial response from Lectrosonics:
“When using the RODE NTG3 with a Lectro UH400A or HM the use of a Phase Reversal barrel is required to properly power the mic and setting the corresponding receiver to reverse the phase is require”