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RØDE NT-USB
Photo: RØDE, from its spec sheet, p. 2.

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RØDE NT-USB

USB condenser microphone, cardioid, side-address, with 16-bit/48 kHz converter, zero-latency headphone output and monitor mix control

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Max SPL
110 dB SPL
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency Response"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa", but 0 dB at 1 kHz, so relative. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Polar Pattern"; 500, 1000 and 4000 Hz; rings every 2 dB, scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa" from +5 to -25. Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Max SPL110 dB SPL. "Maximum SPL: 110 dB SPL"; condition not stated.p. 1
Dynamic range96 dB. "Dynamic Range: 96dB" (that of 16-bit audio).
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency Range: 20Hz ~ 20kHz".
PoweringUSB bus power, 5 V DC. "USB 5v DC".
ConnectorUSB. "Output Connection: USB"; the type of USB socket is not stated.
Weight520 g. "520g".p. 2
Dimensions184 × 62 × 50 mm. "Length: 184 Width: 62 Height: 50".
Supplied accessoriesstand mount (ring mount); 6 m USB cable; detachable pop filter; desk stand (tripod); ZP2 pouch. "Included Accessories".
Active electronicsJFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer, A/D converter 16 bit 48 kHz, headphone amplifierp. 1
Headphone output3.5 mm stereo headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring, with headphone volume control
Monitor mixDirect mix control between mic input and source (computer) output
CompatibilityApple iPad (via the USB camera connection kit); SMR shock mount and WS2 foam windshield
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
GainFixed internal gain; no level control on the mic, set the level in the recording software or the computer's settingsp. 8
Power indicatorPurple LED inside the grille shows that the mic has powerp. 4

Documents

Copies kept by Mic Archive, because manufacturers move and drop their documents. Each is © RØDE, unchanged, with its original address.

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