The Rode NT1 5th Generation is the latest version of the iconic studio microphone; the NT1. Since 1991, the NT1 has undergone multiple updates and has now become one of the best-selling studio condenser microphones in the world. This is the version in color silver (also available in black).
The NT1 5th Gen takes the beloved sound and technology of the NT1 and introduces additional patented state-of-the-art features while maintaining sound quality of the original. A beautiful marriage of tradition and innovation. The NT1 5th Generation is a true studio workhorse that excels on everything from vocals and speech, to guitar, piano, drums and percussion. Our Klundert Music Engineers agree: it is the ultimate studio microphone!
Connectivity
Through its new Dual Connect output, the NT1 5th Generation can be connected analog to an audio interface or mixer (via XLR) or directly to a computer via USB for studio-grade, plug-and-play recording. Unprecedented flexibility for any studio setup.
Classic sound at the cutting edge
The NT1 5th Generation delivers the same warm, silky character with extremely low noise and high SPL handling for which the original is acclaimed. With improved circuitry for even lower self-noise (an astonishingly low 4dBA), it is the world's quietest studio condenser microphone in its class. When you use the XLR output, it delivers the rich, classic studio condenser sound you know from the NT1. When you use the digital output, you get the same familiar sound plus a range of advanced features to enhance your audio even further for recording professional studio sound directly to your computer.
The digital studio of the future
The NT1 5th Generation has a professional audio interface built into the microphone, perfectly optimized to maintain sound quality. It offers a range of highly innovative features for better sound, including our ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™, high-resolution (192kHz) A/D conversion and advanced digital signal processing. This is so much more than just a studio condenser microphone, it's an all-in-one digital recording solution!
The "unclippable" studio microphone
The NT1 5th Generation features a 32-bit float digital output - a revolutionary recording format that lets you record everything from whispers to screams, from the softest guitar to the loudest drummer, without having to worry about setting gain. You simply adjust your audio after recording and all the dynamics of the recording are preserved, with no risk of clipping or distortion. Gamechanger!
Create your own sound
Create your sound with advanced APHEX® audio processing, driven by the NT1's powerful on-board DSP. Add compression, use a high-pass filter, noise gate and the legendary APHEX® Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™. Use the free RØDE Connect and RØDE Central companion apps to do so. Choose the perfect sound at the touch of a button with the intuitive VoxLab™ editor or fine-tune any processor with the advanced editor.
Rode NT1 5th Generation features:
- Rode NT1 5th Gen studio microphone
- color: silver
- large diaphragm condenser
- cardioid polar pattern
- wide frequency response
- 32-bit digital output
- Dual Connect output, both XLR and USB connectivity
- high sensitivity and high SPL handling
- ultra-low noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™
- High-resolution A/D conversion (192 kHz).
- Built-in DSP for advanced APHEX® audio processing, including a compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, and Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™ effects
- Designed and made in RØDE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia
Rode NT1 5th Generation specifications:
- JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
- large-diaphragm (1-inch) gold-plated condenser capsule
- 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response
- 100Ω output impedance
- Max SPL: 142 dB SPL
- 4 dBA self-noise (A-weighted)
- 3 pin XLR connector
- USB-C digital output
- dimensions: 18.9 cm x 5.2 cm. diameter
- weight: 308 gr.
In the box:
- NT1 microphone, 5th generation (silver)
- SM6 shockmount with popfilter
- XLR-XLR cable of 6 meters (black)
- Red SC29 cable (USB-C to USB-C cable, 3 mtr.)
