RODE NT5 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The RODE NT5 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone for critical recording, built around a 1/2-inch gold-sputtered cardioid capsule.

It has very low self-noise of 16 dBA, an accurate cardioid polar pattern, and a wide frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The microphone handles up to 143 dB SPL. The NT5 suits acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals, live performances, and dialogue on location.

It comes as a single microphone or a certified matched pair for stereo recording. An interchangeable omnidirectional capsule, the NT45-O, is sold separately. The microphone runs on P48 phantom power through a balanced 3-pin XLR output. It works with the RODE Boompole, Boompole Pro, and Stereo Bar.

Features

Small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
1/2-inch gold-sputtered capsule
Very low self-noise, at 16 dBA
Accurate cardioid polar pattern and wide frequency range
Available as a certified matched pair for stereo recording
P48 phantom power
10-year warranty

What's Included

In the Box	Single	Matched Pair
NT5 microphone	1	2
Padded zip pouch	1	1
RM5 adjustable mic clip	1	2
WS5 windshield	1	2

Specifications

Acoustic Principle	Pressure gradient
Capsule	1/2-inch gold-sputtered condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Range	20 Hz – 20 kHz
Output Impedance	100 Ω
Maximum SPL	143 dB SPL
Sensitivity	−38 dBV (12 mV at 94 dB SPL)
Equivalent Noise Level	16 dBA
Power Requirements	P48 phantom power
Analog Outputs	3-pin XLR, balanced output between pin 2 (+), pin 3 (−), and pin 1 (ground)
Output Connection	XLR
Weight	110 g (3.88 oz)
Dimensions	145 mm (H) × 20 mm (W) × 20 mm (diameter) 5.71 in × 0.79 in × 0.79 in
Warranty	10 years