The Rode Videomic NTG is a compact camera-mountable shotgun microphone with some unique features: you can use its 3.5mm connection with a smartphone, tablet, camera, or audio recording device- or you can use it as a USB mic, in which case that 3.5mm plug becomes a headphone jack for audio monitoring. The same USB connector charges the internal battery, which Rode claims can provide up to 30 hours of recording time. Includes foamy and 3.5mm audio cable; USB-C cable not included.