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Rode NT-USB Microphone
Rode NT-USB
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Rode Procaster Microphone
Rode Procaster
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Shure PG58-XLR Microphone
Shure PG58-XLR
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Shure SM57 Microphone
Shure SM57
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Editiorial reviews
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8 editorial reviews
Focused, clear, and user-friendly.Read more
A studio quality condenser with USB?Read more
USB mics are becoming increasingly common and affordable, but the quality varies. The Rode brand name, though, is one which...Read more
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1 editorial reviews
A broadcast quality dynamic microphone for the masses?Read more
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2 editorial reviews
Does the old studio staple microphone still cut the mustard in 2021?Read more
Musicians champion the Shure SM57, and all the praise is well deserved. This dynamic cardioid microphone can take a beating and withstand your loudest jam sessions.Read more
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User rating
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3.9 out of 5
79 user ratings
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3.9 out of 5
20 user ratings
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3.8 out of 5
89 user ratings
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2 stars
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Technical details

Microphone typeStudio microphoneStudio microphoneStudio microphoneStage/performance microphone
Direction typeCardioid
N/A
UnidirectionalCardioid

Recording quality

Bit rate16.0 bit
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frequency range20 - 2000075 - 1800060 - 1500040 - 15000
Input impedance
N/A
32.0 Ω300.0 Ω150.0 Ω
Sensitivity
N/A
-56.0 dB-53.0 dB-56.0 dB

Design

Colour of productBlackBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Black
On/off switch
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Dimensions

Height1.97 in
N/A
N/A
1.26 in
Depth7.24 in8.43 in
N/A
6.18 in
Weight18.34 oz24.52 oz11.32 oz10.02 oz
Width
N/A
2.09 in
N/A
1.26 in
Cable length
N/A
N/A
4.57
N/A

Connectivity

Device interfaceUSB
Mini XLR
XLR-3XLR-3
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Microphone in
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Headphone out
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

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