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Rode NT1 5TH GENERATION Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser XLR/USB Microphone (Black)

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Rode NT1 5TH GENERATION Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser XLR/USB Microphone (Black)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

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 favorite 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 an 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 souce 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 shockmount 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.

RODE NT1GEN5B Specs

Microphone
Primary Applications Live Sound, Studio Recording
Form Factor Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount
Intended Sound Sources Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Instrument
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Pressure Gradient
Capsule 1 x Condenser
Diaphragm 1" / 25.40 mm
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Orientation Side Address
Circuitry Solid-State (JFET)
Pad None
High-Pass Filter None
Tone Adjustment None
Gain Adjustment None
Indicators None
On-Board Controls None
Windscreen None
Performance
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL 132 dB SPL
Impedance 100 Ohms
Sensitivity -29 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
Output Level 8 mV (Max, 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range 128 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 90 dB A-Weighted
Equivalent Noise Level 4.5 dB A-Weighted
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Analog) 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)
Output Connectors (Digital) 1 x USB-C Female (on Mic)
Headphone Connector None
Cable Length 19.7' / 6 m
Wireless Connectivity None
Bluetooth None
Wi-Fi None
Digital Audio
A/D Conversion 32-Bit
Sample Rate Up to 192 kHz
Digital Signal Processing Compressor, EQ, Noise Reduction, Sound Presets
OS Compatibility Windows
macOS
*As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Mobile App Compatible No
*As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Power
Bus Power None
Operating Voltage 24 V (Phantom Power)
48 V (Phantom Power)
Physical
Color Black
Mounting Shockmount (Included)
Included Case None
Included Filters Pop Filter
Construction Material Aluminum
Dimensions ø: 2 x L: 7.5" / ø: 5 x L: 19 cm (Microphone)
Weight 11 oz / 311 g (Microphone)
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