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Game-changing Connectivity

Featuring RODE’s groundbreaking, patent-pending Dual Connect output, the NT1 5th Generation can either be connected to an audio interface or mixer via XLR or directly to a computer via USB for studio-grade, plug-and-play recording. Unprecedented flexibility for any studio setup.

Classic Sound on the Cutting-edge

The NT1 5th Generation delivers the same warm, silky character, extremely low noise, and high SPL handling capability that the original is revered for, with improved circuitry for even lower self-noise – an astonishingly low 4dBA, making it the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone. When using the XLR output, it delivers the rich, classic studio condenser sound you know and love from the NT1. When using the digital output, you get this same sound plus a slew of cutting-edge features to further enhance your audio for recording pro studio sound directly into your computer.

The Digital Studio of the Future

The NT1 5th Generation features a professional-grade audio interface built into the microphone, which is perfectly optimised to preserve its pristine audio fidelity and also offers a range of highly innovative features for enhanced sound, including our ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™, high-resolution (192kHz) A/D conversion and advanced digital signal processing. This is so much more than just a studio condenser microphone, it’s an all-in-one digital recording solution.

The “Unclippable” Microphone

The NT1 5th Generation features a world-first 32-bit float digital output – a revolutionary recording format that allows you to record everything from a whisper to a scream, the softest guitar to the loudest drummer without having to worry about setting your gain – simply adjust your audio after recording and all the dynamics of your performance will be maintained, with zero risk of clipping or distortion. Gamechanger.

Versatility Like No Other

With its smooth frequency response, extremely low noise, high SPL handling, flexible connectivity options and powerful digital capabilities, the NT1 5th Generation offers versatility like no other studio mic. It excels in any recording application, from vocals and speech to guitars, drums to piano, and can fit into any workflow, from a solo bedroom recording setup to a professional studio.

Craft Your Sound

Craft your sound with advanced APHEX audio processing, driven by the NT1 5th Generation’s powerful on-board DSP. Add compression, a high-pass filter, noise gate, and the legendary APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom to your audio with ease using the free RODE Connect and RODE Central companion apps. Dial in the perfect sound with the touch of a button using the intuitive VoxLab editor or fine-tune each processor using the advanced editor.

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

Specifications

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 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

Weight (grams) : 308

Length: 52mm

Width: 52mm

Height: 189mm"