6 Million And Counting | The Legacy Of The NT1
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The RØDE NT1 has a legacy few microphones can match. Now in its fifth iteration, the NT1 is still the world’s most popular studio mic, combining the warm, classic sound that made the previous generations such as success and combining next-generation technology, including its patent-pending DualConnect technology, world-first 32-bit float digital output, advanced digital signal processing and more.
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.
Key Features
- Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
- HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule
- Smooth frequency response, high sensitivity and high SPL handling
- Exceptionally low noise (4dBA) – the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone
- Patent-pending Dual Connect output with both XLR and USB connectivity
- World-first 32-bit float digital output
- Ultra-high-resolution (up to 192kHz) analog-to-digital conversion
- On-board DSP for advanced APHEX® audio processing
- Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter, XLR and USB cables included
- Available in black or silver with a rugged aluminium body and high-grade finishes
- Designed and made in RØDE’s precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia
The NT1 5th Generation is a microphone that is revolutionizing studio recording. It boasts a patent-pending Dual Connect output that allows it to be connected to an audio interface or mixer via XLR or directly to a computer via USB. This feature enables users to record studio-grade audio with unparalleled connectivity and flexibility.
The microphone delivers classic sound on the cutting-edge with its warm, silky character, low noise, and high SPL handling capability. It has improved circuitry that results in an astonishingly low 4dBA self-noise, making it the quietest studio condenser microphone in the world. With the XLR output, it delivers the classic studio condenser sound that the NT1 is revered for, while the digital output provides cutting-edge features that enhance audio quality.
The NT1 5th Generation is an all-in-one digital recording solution that features a professional-grade audio interface built into the microphone. The interface is optimized to preserve audio fidelity and offers innovative features such as RØDE’s ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™, high-resolution (192kHz) A/D conversion, and advanced digital signal processing. This makes it more than just a studio condenser microphone; it is a digital studio of the future.
One of the microphone's standout features is its world-first 32-bit float digital output, which allows users to record everything from a whisper to a scream without worrying about setting gain. This feature makes the NT1 5th Generation an "unclippable" microphone that maintains all the dynamics of a performance without risk of clipping or distortion.
Made from premium components, the NT1 5th Generation is built to the highest standard in RØDE’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. The HF6 capsule is precision manufactured to sub-micron tolerances, ensuring consistency in tonality and frequency response. The body is machined from rugged aluminum and is available in black or silver with high-grade finishes that resist scuffs and scratches.
The NT1 5th Generation comes with everything needed to get started, including a studio-grade shock mount and pop filter, premium XLR cable with Neutrik® connectors and Canare cabling, and a high-quality USB-C cable. Overall, the NT1 5th Generation from RØDE is the ultimate microphone for anyone looking for unparalleled connectivity, flexibility, and studio-grade audio quality.
