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RODE NT1 5th Generation Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser XLR/USB Mic Black
This microphone offers exceptional flexibility with both XLR and USB-C connections, ideal for recording, podcasting, and streaming without an audio interface. It features an ultra-low noise level and high-quality sound capture thanks to a true-condenser capsule and durable design. The integrated 32-bit floating point converter ensures worry-free recording, while bundled accessories and software enhance audio processing and mixing capabilities, making it perfect for home, studio, or live use.
Features
An NT1 with XLR and USB for Recording, Podcasting, and Streaming
Rode NT1 5th Generation Microphone Features
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 onstage.
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 and 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 supplies such a high headroom and wide dynamic range that its virtually impossible to overload, allowing you to worry less about maintaining perfect recording levels and focus more on your creative work.
- Sampling rates of up to 192 kHz are supported.
Bundled Accessories
The NT1 5th Generation is supplied with the SM6, a studio-grade suspension shockmount that provides isolation from external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations in the microphone.
- The SM6 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.
- A carrying pouch is also supplied.
Unlock More Creative Potential with the Rode App Suite
Rode Central
Rode Central is an easy-to-use companion app for your NT1 5th Generation, giving you access to its processing and effects, input gain control, and firmware updates.
Customize the sound signature to suit your voice with advanced APHEX processing, including the legendary Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.
After configuring your microphone in RØDE Central, these settings persist in order to be used with your DAW or other audio software.
All audio processing is managed by the powerful DSP chip inside the microphone, which takes a load off your CPU.
Rode Connect
Rode Connect is a simple and powerful software solution for podcasting with the NT1 5th Generation.
Along with offering access to the microphone’s advanced DSP and firmware updates, this software lets you connect up to four Rode USB microphones to a single computer and features an intuitive interface for mixing and recording your podcast.
- Access powerful digital signal processing; including a noise gate, compressor and the legendary APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.
- The software provides a fully featured recording interface, complete with broadcast-style faders, level metering, mute buttons, and more.
UNIFY
UNIFY is the ultimate virtual mixing software for streaming with your NT1 5th Generation.
The software gives you supreme control over your audio, whether you're a Twitch streamer, YouTuber, or content creator.
Route your audio sources into one intuitive mixer, find your perfect sound with professional processing, create completely independent mixes and record it all as multichannel audio for editing in post-production or simply output direct to OBS to stream it live.
Say goodbye to DMCA and other copyright issues with UNIFY’s in-built multichannel recording feature. Record every track as a separate audio file, allowing you to mix the perfect, copyright-safe content for any platform, whether it be Twitch VODs, Clips, or YouTube cuts.
Specifications
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 142 dB SPL Impedance 100 Ohms Sensitivity -32 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz Equivalent Noise Level 4 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 10macOS 10.15 or Later
*As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility Mobile App Compatible No
*As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility Power Bus Power None Operating Voltage 48 V (Phantom Power) Physical Color Black Mounting Shockmount (Included) Mounting Thread Size 1/4"-20 Female Included Case None Included Filters Pop Filter Construction Material Aluminum Dimensions ø: 2H: 7.4" / ø: 52H: 189 mm (Microphone) Weight 10.9 oz / 308 g (Microphone) Packaging Info Package Weight 4.98 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 11.5 x 8.1 x 6.7"