Rode NT1-A Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone
RM 1230.00
SKU: RODE-NT1-A
RM 1230.00
SKU: RODE-NT1-A
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Combining a true condenser capsule and ultralow-noise circuitry, the Rode NT1-A large-diaphragm studio microphone offers a warm, clear, and quiet sonic signature that makes it popular for voice and instrument capture at home or in the studio. Plus, its bundle of accessories—shockmount, pop filter, XLR cable, and dust cover—help the NT1-A serve vocalists, rappers, and podcasters especially well.
With low noise being a top priority of the NT1-A, its 1" gold-sputtered capsule is internally shock-mounted to further isolate it from handling and vibration noise. Additionally, the mic's cardioid polar pattern naturally rejects a good deal of sound behind it, which yields less background noise and room sound than other patterns such as omnidirectional and figure-8. Since it can run on 24 or 48 VDC phantom power, the NT1-A can be used with a variety of professional and entry-level XLR mic preamps.
This true condenser (externally biased) features a 1" gold-sputtered diaphragm that provides a broad frequency response, wide dynamic range, and excellent signal-to-noise ratio.
The cardioid polar pattern of the NT1-A effectively minimizes off-axis noises such as room ambience, monitor bleed, and instruments behind the mic.
The transformerless output electronics result in an ultralow-noise output (just 5 dBA) while maintaining maximum signal gain.
The NT1-A operates reliably on 24 or 48 VDC phantom power, which can be supplied via most XLR-connected mic preamps, mixer channels, or audio interfaces.
The accessory package includes a studio-grade shockmount with an integrated pop filter, a premium 20' XLR mic cable, a dust cover, and a downloadable instructional video packed with recording tips.
Microphone
| Primary Applications | Studio Recording |
| Form Factor | Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | Condenser |
| Diaphragm | 1" / 25.40 mm |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Orientation | Side Address |
| Circuitry | Solid-State (JFET) |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | None |
| Indicators | None |
| On-Board Controls | None |
| Windscreen | None |
Performance
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 137 dB SPL |
| Impedance | 100 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | -31.9 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz |
| Output Level | 13.7 mV (1 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | 132 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 88 dB SPL (1 kHz) |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 5 dB A-Weighted |
Connectivity
| Output Connectors (Analog) | 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic) |
| Headphone Connector | None |
| Cable Length | 20' / 6.1 m |
Power
| Bus Power | None |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V (Phantom Power) 48 V (Phantom Power) |
Physical
| Color | Silver |
| Mounting | Shockmount (Included) |
| Included Case | Mic Sock |
| Included Filters | Pop Filter |
| Dimensions | ø: 2 x L: 7.5" / ø: 5 x L: 19 cm |
| Weight | 11.5 oz / 326 g |
