Rode NT1 5th Gen Hybrid studio condenser Microphone in Black
SKU: ROD-NT1GEN5B
Key Features
- For Recording, Streaming & Podcasting
- Cardioid Pattern Reduces Ambient Noise
- Analog XLR & Digital USB-C Connectors
- 192 kHz / 32-Bit Float A to D Converter
- Large 1" Gold-Sputtered Diaphragm
- Revolution Preamp, DSP Processing
- Software for Multiple USB Mics at Once
- Includes Pop Filter and Shockmount
- Operates on Phantom or USB Bus Power
Colour: Silver
Details
The studio condenser microphone, Rode NT1 5th Gen Hybrid, comes in black and combines the classic sound signature of the iconic NT1 with cutting-edge technology, suitable for recording, podcasting & streaming. This innovative microphone boasts Rode's Dual Connect output, which is patent-pending and offers both XLR and USB connectivity, providing incredible versatility. It also features a world-first unclippable 32-bit float digital output, advanced digital signal processing, and more, while still delivering the same warm, silky character, extremely low noise, and high SPL handling that the NT1 is renowned for.
Key Features:
- Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
- HF6 1-inch gold-sputtered condenser capsule
- Smooth frequency response, high sensitivity and high SPL handling
- Exceptionally low noise (4dBA) – the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone
- Patent-pending Dual Connect output with both XLR and USB connectivity
- World-first 32-bit float digital output
- Ultra-high-resolution (up to 192kHz) analog-to-digital conversion
- On-board DSP for advanced APHEX® audio processing
- Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter, XLR and USB cables included
- Available in black or silver with a rugged aluminium body and high-grade finishes
- Designed and made in RØDE’s precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia
An NT1 with XLR & USB for Recording, Podcasting & Streaming
Featuring both an analog XLR connector and a digital USB-C connector, the black Rode NT1 5th Generation represents another major leap forward for this highly regarded large-diaphragm workhorse microphone. The dual connection options offer a new level of flexibility, allowing users without an audio interface to plug directly into the computer for recording, podcasting, and streaming duties courtesy of the onboard 32-bit floating point A to D converter. Of course, if you have an audio interface, podcasting station, or favourite microphone preamp, no problem—just connect the mic's XLR output to your analog equipment and you're good to go. Combining a true-condenser capsule, ultralow-noise circuitry, and extremely durable housing, the Rode NT1 5th Generation large-diaphragm cardioid microphone is well suited for high-resolution digital recording of vocal and instrument sources at home, in the studio, or even on stage.
Internally Shockmounted HF6 Cardioid Condenser Capsule
- Behind the protective mesh grille, the mic features Rode's 1" gold-sputtered HF6 capsule, designed to provide a detailed midrange response with smooth highs and warm bass.
- The cardioid polar pattern focuses audio capture on the source in front of the mic, picking up less unwanted ambient sound from the back and sides.
- The transducer itself is suspended inside the microphone using Rycote's industry-leading Lyre system, minimizing external vibrations at the capsule level. The capsule is then married to high-grade electronics that have been designed to provide an extremely low noise level. The NT1 5th Gen is an incredibly quiet microphone, measuring only 4 dBA of self-noise.
- The mic is powered by phantom power through the XLR connector or by bus power through the USB-C port.
Revolution Preamp & 32-Bit Floating Point Converters
- Rode has equipped the digital side of the NT1 5th Gen with some innovative features to ensure you get outstanding audio quality from the USB connection, beginning with the built-in Revolution preamp, which provides plenty of ultralow-noise gain to feed the analog to digital converter.
- With its 32-bit floating point A to D converter, you'll never need to worry about clipping again. The converter supplies such a high headroom and wide dynamic range that it's virtually impossible to overload, allowing you to worry less about maintaining perfect recording levels and focus more on your creative work.
- Sampling rates up to 192 kHz are supported.
Control Your Audio and Customize Your Sound
- Rode's included software allows you to customize the NT1 5th Gen's sound signature to suit your voice with advanced APHEX processing, including the legendary Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.
- Remove background noise and make your audio sound smooth, detailed, and punchy with a compressor, noise gate, and high-pass filter.
- Fine-tune to perfection with granular control over every processor, just like professional audio mixing software.
- All audio processing is managed by the powerful DSP chip inside the microphone, which takes a load off your CPU.
- The software makes it easy to connect and mix multiple USB microphones and sources at the same time, allowing you to podcast and stream without a dedicated audio interface.
Bundled Accessories
- The NT1 5th Generation is supplied with the SM6, a high-quality suspension shock mount that provides isolation from external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations in the microphone.
- It includes a removable pop shield with two axes of adjustment and a telescopic arm for ultimate application versatility.
- The mic also comes with a balanced XLR microphone cable and a USB-C to USB-C cable.
Specifications
Acoustic & Electrical Specifications
Acoustic Principle
Pressure gradient
Active Electronics
JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule
1.00"
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Address Type
Side
Frequency Range
20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance
100Ω
Maximum SPL
142 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-weighted)
4dBA
Sensitivity
-32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Analogue Power Requirements
Via XLR: P48
Analogue Output Connection
3-pin XLR
Digital Specifications
Digital Power Requirements
Via USB: 5V
Digital Output Connection
USB-C
Bit Depth
24-bit / 32-bit floating point
Sampling Rate (kHz)
48 / 96 / 192
Processing
APHEX digital signal processing (only available at 48kHz / 24-bit)
Minimum OS Requirements
Windows 10 Mac OS 10.15
Mechanical Specifications
Weight (grams)
308
Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 52
Width: 52
Height: 189
What's In The Box
- 1 x NT1 5th Generation - Black
- 1 x SM6
- 1 x SC29
- 1 x XLR-6R