Rode NT1GEN5B Black

KEY FEATURES OF THE NT1 5TH GENERATION:

· HF6 large-diaphragm (1-inch) gold-sputtered capsule, precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances

· Smooth frequency response, high sensitivity and high SPL handling for incredible performance in a wide range of studio applications

· Exceptionally low noise (4dBA) – the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone

· Patent-pending Dual Connect output with both XLR and USB-C connectivity for use with audio interfaces, mixers and consoles, or direct plug-and-play recording with a computer

· 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, including a compressor, noise gate, two-step high-pass filter, and legendary Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™ effects

· 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 – highly resistant to scuffs and scratches

· Designed and made in RØDE’s precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR STUDIO MICROPHONE

Introduced in 1991, the NT1 was RØDE’s debut microphone – the first in a long line of products that have reshaped the way creators across every discipline capture audio. Released at a time where new advancements in audio technology democratised the studio workflow and made recording more accessible than ever before, it was an instant success and fast became the go-to microphone for a new generation of DIY musicians and studio professionals alike. Over the last three decades, it has continued to be the best-selling studio condenser worldwide, beloved for its warm, classic sound signature and incredible versatility.

“The NT1 is not only our flagship microphone, it’s an icon for today’s creative generation,” says RØDE CEO Damien Wilson. “Countless musicians, podcasters, streamers, broadcasters and content creators consider it their go-to microphone, and for good reason – it sounds incredible, is extremely flexible, and is built like a tank – a true studio workhorse. With this new generation, we wanted to preserve all of these qualities while incorporating innovations that have never been seen before in a microphone like this. The NT1 5th Generation is unlike any studio mic out there, but it hasn’t lost its charm and is sure to continue inspiring creators for decades to come.”

The NT1 5th Generation is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone that delivers exceptional performance in a wide range of studio applications. It features RØDE’s stunning HF6 capsule – first introduced in the fourth generation NT1 – which delivers sparkling top end, detailed midrange and rich bass that makes every sound source shine. It has a tight cardioid polar pattern, smooth frequency response, and high sensitivity for incredible versatility – ideal for recording everything from vocals and speech to acoustic and electric guitar, drums and percussion, piano, and more. Enhanced circuitry delivers an astonishingly low 4dBA of self-noise, making it the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone, and it features high SPL handling capabilities for maximum flexibility in the studio. These characteristics alone make the NT1 5th Generation a world-class microphone, but this is only half the story.

GAME-CHANGING CONNECTIVITY

For over 50 years, the XLR connector has remained virtually unchanged – until now. The NT1 5th Generation features RØDE’s groundbreaking, patent-pending Dual Connect output, which offers both XLR and USB connectivity in the same housing. This allows users to connect to an audio interface, mixer, console or other audio equipment via XLR for a traditional analog workflow or directly to a computer via USB for plug-and-play recording.