Studio Condenser Microphone
The NT1 5th Generation is a revolutionary studio condenser microphone that fuses the classic sound signature of the iconic NT1 with cutting-edge, next-generation technology. It features RØDE’s groundbreaking (patent-pending) Dual Connect output, offering both XLR and USB connectivity for incredible versatility, a world-first “unclippable” 32-bit float digital output, advanced digital signal processing, and more, all while delivering the same warm, silky character, extremely low noise, and high SPL handling that the NT1 is renowned for. The NT1 5th Generation is a true studio workhorse that excels on everything from vocals and speech, to guitar, piano, drums and percussion – the ultimate studio microphone.
Our Iconic Original Studio Microphone, Reborn
The NT1 5th Generation is the latest evolution of the iconic NT1. First introduced in 1991, the NT1 is the world’s most popular studio microphone, renowned for its warm, classic sound and incredible versatility. The NT1 5th Generation takes the much-loved and respected core of the NT1 and introduces state-of-the-art features while preserving the legendary sound quality that made the original the go-to microphone for countless creators. A perfect marriage of tradition and innovation.
Acoustic & Electrical |
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Acoustic Principle | Pressure gradient |
Active Electronics | JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer |
Capsule | 1.00″ |
Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
Address Type | Side |
Frequency Range | 20Hz – 20kHz |
Output Impedance | 100Ω |
Maximum SPL | 142 dB SPL |
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted) | 4dBA |
Sensitivity | -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz |
Analogue Power Requirements | Via XLR: P48 |
Analogue Output Connection | 3-pin XLR |
Digital |
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Digital Power Requirements | Via USB: 5V |
Digital Output Connection | USB-C |
Bit Depth | 24-bit / 32-bit floating point |
Sampling Rate (kHz) | 48 / 96 / 192 |
Processing | APHEX digital signal processing (only available at 48kHz / 24-bit) |
Minimum OS Requirements | Windows 10 Mac OS 10.15 |
Mechanical |
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Weight (grams) | 308 |
Dimensions (millimetres) | 189 (H) x 52 (W) x 52 (D) |