RODE NT1 Studio Condenser Microphone

The RODE NT1 5th Generation is a large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone with an XLR output and a USB-C output in one body. Its cardioid pattern, HF6 1-inch capsule, and 4 dBA self-noise suit everything from vocals and speech to guitar, piano, drums, and percussion.

Over XLR, the NT1 is a pure analog microphone that runs on P48 phantom power and pairs with any mic preamp. Over USB, it connects directly to a computer through a built-in audio interface, with a Revolution Preamp and A/D conversion up to 192 kHz. Both outputs have the same sound and the same self-noise, and you use one at a time.

32-Bit Float and Digital Processing

The USB output records in 32-bit float, which covers a whisper or a loud drum with no gain to set, so you adjust the level after recording. The XLR output does not support it. A Windows computer needs the mic’s custom ASIO driver for 32-bit float, and some recording software does not support the format.

The on-board DSP adds Aphex processing at 48 kHz / 24-bit: compression, a high-pass filter, and a noise gate. You set it up in the free RODE Central and RODE Connect apps.

Good to Know

The NT1 has no headphone output, so you monitor through your computer or an audio interface. It draws 5V over USB, and a phone or tablet can fall short of the power it needs. The capsule is shock-mounted inside an aluminum body, and the mic is designed and made in Sydney, Australia.

Features

• Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser with an HF6 1-inch capsule
• XLR and USB-C outputs
• 4 dBA self-noise and 142 dB maximum SPL
• 32-bit float USB recording, up to 192 kHz
• Aphex processing through free RODE apps
• Aluminum body in black or silver
• 10-year warranty