Name: NT1
Brand: Rode
SKU: 404663
Rating: 3.4 (213 reviews)

high quality build
an excellent sound
frequency response on this microphone is excellent

polar pattern picking up too much background noise
There are no dials or extras on this microphone
it does not feel like a tank

Microphone type: Studio microphone
Direction type: Cardioid
Connectivity technology: Wired
Sensitivity: -29 dB
Frequency range: 20, 20000 Hz

Rode NT1 - Pros & Cons

high quality build
an excellent sound
frequency response on this microphone is excellent
the NT1 is crisp and detailed
excellent
world-renowned products at highly competitive prices
The mid-range clarity really helps vocals sit well in the mix
NT1 is regarded as a great vocal mic
helps over-enthusiastic vocalists keep a uniform distance from the mic
mindRode offers some of the best warranties in the business
warmer
flatter
more natural sound of the NT1
durable and long-lasting
affordable and sounds great
the design to
very attractive piece of gear
this is a great bargain
sounds beautiful and very crisp
great looking mic
and works great
pretty durable
and useful in lots of different situations
Nice finish and a brand known in the art
good
useful
no-frills mic
NT1-A is fairly sturdy
much richer and less crisp
It has a nicer and more pleasing feel to it
extremely durable using military-grade ceramic and loads of incredible manufacturing techniques
both visually impressive and very effective
very well-built and sleekly designed
everything sounds with maximum clarity and precision
become clearer
purer and far more natural
some very good value for money while assuring the compatibility
nice top end boost at an extremely affordable price
a bright
clear tone that helps to accentuate the presence of an instrument
Each is great for a handful of instruments and tones

polar pattern picking up too much background noise
There are no dials or extras on this microphone
it does not feel like a tank
the carrying pouch offers no padding
The NT1 is not just a vocal mic
It may come across as excessively rough and unpleasant
no way this mic is going to break any time soon
extremely low noise
this isn t provided with the kit
but the NT1 is heavier
Rode NT1 large diaphragm condenser microphone
This is not a microphone for field recordings
condenser mics are powered either via batteries or phantom power
light post-processing will go a long way in buffing your raw audio
The Rode NT1-A is not one of them
the only input found on the audio interface
take up too much real estate on the desk
doesn't color anything between those two poles
mic or my preamp was broken
This is Not Only a Recording Device
the preamp gain was still set on insane I heard a
the NT1 circuit does not provide that correction
it has no sound
no pad switch and no LF roll-off switch present
stops well short of sounding gritty or harsh
sound bad with instruments
Lacking a roll-off and pad is kind of annoying sometimes
broken mic clips and shock mounts slow you down in a session
It s hard to tell what is the front of the microphone
it isn t a USB microphone
it s not only made for vocals
it sounded a bit peaky
lack of a roll-off
it was a bit bright on some cymbals
lack of a pad was a big drawback here
microphone market is quite inert
the pop filter has to be placed into the shockmount
Mics will sound different on different instruments and voices
It s not a multi-pattern mic unfortunately
it s not for me or my particular guitar
sound flatter than in mine

Rode - Video Reviews (9)

RODE NT1 review (with comparison to the NT1-a)

RODE NT1-A Condenser Microphone Review / Test

Rode NT1a Microphone Review - TheRecordingRevolution.com

Rode NT1 - Full Specifications

Microphone type	Studio microphone
Direction type	Cardioid
Output impedance	100.0 Ω
Receiver dynamic range	128.0 dB
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	1.0 %

Colour of product	Black

Device interface	XLR-3
Connectivity technology	Wired
XLR out	yes

Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)	90.0 dB
Sensitivity	-29.0 dB
Frequency range	20 - 20000

Width	1.97 in
Height	1.97 in
Depth	7.36 in
Weight	13.93 oz

Plug and Play	yes
Microphone holder	yes

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