Rode NT1 fifth-gen microphone review: specs, performance, cost
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The clever addition of a USB-C port broadens the appeal of the fifth-generation Rode NT1, but it is still pro-level — and requires tweaks or additional hardware for the best results.
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Rode NT1 5th Generation Mic Review: Dual Connectivity
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Dual output Rode NT1 5th-gen is an unclippable studio mic
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Rode NT1 5th Gen
The NT1 5th Generation is the latest evolution of our iconic, original studio microphone, the NT1. First introduced in 1991, the NT1 started it all for RØDE and has since gone through multiple transformations, becoming the world’s best-selling studio condenser mic along the way.
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Rode NT1 5th Generation - Studio Condenser Microphone (Black)
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Røde NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone Innovates With Dual Connect Output and 32-Bit Float Recording
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Rode NT1 5th Generation Condenser Microphone Vocalist Bundle - Black
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Rode NT1 5th Generation Review
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RODE NT1-A Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The Rode NT1-A is winner of the Electronic Musician 2004 Editor's Choice Award and the world's quietest studio condenser microphone. This redesigned version of Rode's classic NT-1 has only 5 dBA of self-noise. The NT1-A has become an industry standard providing the warmth, extended dynamic range, clarity and high SPL capability usually only found with some of the most expensive microphones. Finished in durable satin nickel.
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Rode Microphones NT1-A Cardioid Condenser Microphone