NT3

Studio and Location Multi-Powered 3/4" Condenser Microphone

Stylish and modern, the NT3 is a studio and location workhorse. With both 48V phantom and internal 9V battery operation, this RØDE is at home anywhere.

Intended for studio, stage and location work, this versatile handheld or stand mounted microphone incorporates a true externally polarized condenser transducer with an internal capsule shock mounting system, and an ultra-low noise electronic circuit that has a high immunity to R.F. interference.

The NT3 incorporates a rugged welded and heat-treated mesh head and all metal body.

Features:

• True condenser externally biased 3/4" capsule
  
• Dual power operation
  
• Cast metal body with durable satin-nickel finish
  
• Transformerless output
  
• Internal capsule shock mounting
  
• High level of RF rejection
  
• Audio-grade surface mount components
  
• Full frequency response
  
• Battery status indicator

Specifications:

• Power: P48 (48V), P24 (24V), P12 (12V) phantom supply or 9V battery
  
• Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
  
• Directional Pattern: Cardioid
  
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  
• Output impedance: 200Ω
  
• Signal noise ratio: >77 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Equivalent noise: <16 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Maximum SPL: >140dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
  
• Maximum output voltage: +9.5dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
  
• Sensitivity: -39 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
  
• Weight: 371gm
  
• Dimensions: 206mmH x 32mmW x 32mmD

NT4

X/Y Stereo Multi-Power Studio and Location 1/2" Condenser Microphone

The Stereo wonder. The NT4 solves the age-old problem of stereo recording by eliminating the need to purchase matched pairs and the associated complex set-up bars and adaptors to get professional results.

With a fixed 90 Degree X/Y configuration and perfectly matched stereo condenser capsules, the NT4 lets you record any source with immaculate stereo detail.

The NT4 has a 128 dB dynamic range, 143 dBA SPL and low self-noise. Offering selectable battery or phantom power operation with power indicator light, the NT4 is ideally suited to both studio and location recording.

The NT4 comes supplied in a custom carry case with a windshield, XLR to mini-jack and dual XLR cables for portable DAT or professional balanced input connection.

Features:

• Stereo X/Y condenser microphone
  
• Dual externally biased 1/2" capsules with gold sputtered diaphragm
  
• Capsules closely matched with full frequency response
  
• Dual power operation
  
• Custom stereo cables included - dual XLR and mini stereo jack
  
• Custom twin head windshield (WS4) included
  
• Durable satin-nickel finish
  
• Surface mount circuitry

Specifications:

• Power: P48 (48V) phantom supply or 9V battery
  
• Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
  
• Directional Pattern: Cardioid (per capsule)
  
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  
• Output impedance: 200Ω per side
  
• Signal noise ratio: 78 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Equivalent noise: <16 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Maximum SPL: 143dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
  
• Maximum output voltage: +13.9dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
  
• Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
  
• Weight: 480gm
  
• Dimensions: 231mmH x 61mmW x 41mmD

NT5

Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The NT5 matched pairs are a masterpiece of small-diaphragm cardioid-condenser microphone design.

Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 1/2" capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.

Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT5 is intended for either single or stereo X/Y mic set-ups. The NT5 matched pairs comesupplied in a custom carry case with windshields and mounts.

Features:

• Externally biased condenser
  
• Gold sputtered 1/2" capsule
  
• Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body
  
• Surface mount circuitry
  
• Low noise
  
• Full frequency response

Specifications:

• Power: P48 (48V), P24 (24V) phantom supply
  
• Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
  
• Directional Pattern: Cardioid
  
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  
• Output impedance: 100Ω
  
• Signal noise ratio: 78 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Equivalent noise: <16 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Maximum SPL: 143dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
  
• Maximum output voltage: +13.9dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
  
• Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
  
• Weight: 101gm
  
• Dimensions: 118mmH x 20mmW x 20mmD

NT55

Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The NT55 utilises the 1/2" gold sputtered true condenser transducer used in the internationally renowned RØDE NT5. The NT55 is a low-noise, balanced output microphone, exhibiting a wide dynamic range and full frequency response.

The NT55 circuit incorporates a three position variable PAD with 0dB, -10dB or 20dB attenuation, and a thereposition variable high-pass filter that enables you to step from a flat response to 75 or 150 Hz high pass filter.

The NT55 comes with two different condenser microphone heads to provide a wide variety of polar patterns. The NT55 is complemented with a diverse range of accessories to better facilitate positioning and attachment.

Features:

• Externally biased condenser
  
• Gold sputtered 1/2" capsule
  
• Three position PAD - 0dB, -10dB and -20dB
  
• Three position High-Pass Filter - flat, 75Hz and 150Hz
  
• Cardioid or Omni polar pattern using interchangeable capsules
  
• Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body
  
• Surface mount circuitry
  
• Low noise
  
• Full frequency response
• Also available as a matched pair.

Specifications:

• Power: P48 (48V) phantom supply
  
• Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
  
• Directional Pattern: Cardioid and Omni
  
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (with selectable HPF)
  
• Output impedance: 100Ω
  
• Signal noise ratio: 79 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Equivalent noise: 15 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Maximum SPL: 136dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) (146/156 with PAD)
  
• Maximum output voltage: +8dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
  
• Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
  
• Weight: 110gm
  
• Dimensions: 145mmH x 20mmW x 20mmD

NT6

Compact 1/2" Condenser Microphone with Detachable Capsule (head)

The RØDE NT6 is specifically designed for difficult mounting applications. Although clearly relevant to instrument miking, the new NT6 is extremely well suited to any situation where a small 'unobtrusive' but powerful microphone system is required.

The 1/2" (externally biased) gold sputtered capsule is designed to attach to a custom made, multi-position swivel mount allowing it to be independently positioned with ease. The capsule is connected to the remote pre-amplifier (body) by a custom 3m Kevlar® fibre reinforced cable.

The surface-mount pre-amplifier circuit also incorporates a two position variable pad: 0 dB and -10 dB attenuation, and a 2-position variable high-pass filter that enables you to step from a flat response to 80Hz high pass filter; both conveniently located away from the capsule, providing additional control without the need to move the capsule once in position.

Features:

• Externally biased condenser
  
• Gold sputtered 1/2" capsule
  
• Two position PAD - 0dB and -10dB
  
• Two position High-Pass Filter - flat and 80Hz
  
• Convenient two-axis swivel mount and 3m Kevlar®
• fibre reinforced cable included
  
• Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body
  
• Surface mount circuitry
  
• Low noise and full frequency response

Specifications:

• Power: P48 (48V), P24 (24V) phantom supply
  
• Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
  
• Directional Pattern: Cardioid
  
• Frequency range: 40Hz-20kHz, selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave
  
• Output impedance: 200Ω
  
• Signal noise ratio: 75 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Equivalent noise: 19 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Maximum SPL: 135dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) (145dB with maximum PAD)
  
• Maximum output voltage: +6dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
  
• Sensitivity: -37 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
  
• Weight: 386gm
  
• Dimensions: 188.4mmH x 64mmW x 20mmD

S1

Live Performance Super Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The RØDE S1 is designed specifically for 'no compromise' live vocal performance, but has also found a place in the studio where the performer wants to hold the recording mic.

The S1 utilises a true condenser transducer for studio quality sound reproduction. Its sophisticated high pass filter dramatically reduces undesirable low-frequency background and handling noise. The super cardioid pick-up pattern further limits background noise and virtually eliminates feedback.

The multi-stage mesh head filters breath, wind, and plosive noise without affecting sensitivity or frequency response. The hardened mesh head also protects the precision transducer from the rigors of live performance. The rugged ergonomic design of the S1 makes it extremely comfortable to hold and control during use.

The high level output of the S1 is electronically balanced to reduce loss over long cable runs.

Features:

• Studio recording quality specification
  
• Supercardioid polar pattern
  
• Rugged all metal construction
  
• Attractive satin nickel finish/Black model also available (S1-B)
  
• Heat treated high strength mesh head
  
• Custom designed internal plosives screen
  
• Low handling noise

Specifications:

• Power: P48 (48V) phantom supply
  
• Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
  
• Directional Pattern: Super Cardioid
  
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  
• Output impedance; 50Ω
  
• Signal noise ratio: 75 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Equivalent noise: 18 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Maximum SPL: 151dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 0.7% THD into 1KΩ load)
  
• Maximum output voltage: +12.5dBu (@ 1kHz, 0.7% THD into 1KΩ load)
  
• Sensitivity: -46 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (5 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
  
• Weight: 308gm
  
• Dimensions: 183mmH x 52mmW x 52mmD