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RØDE NT1-A
Photo: RØDE, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

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RØDE NT1-A

Large-diaphragm condenser (1 inch), cardioid, transformerless; very low self-noise

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−31.9 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
5 dB(A)
Max SPL
137 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 4. Titled "Frequency Response"; distance and room 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 manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 4. Titled "Polar Response"; three frequencies; rings every 2 dB, scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa" from +5 to -25.

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All specs

From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
Capsuleexternally polarised 25 mm (1 inch) capsule, gold-plated membrane. Membrane from p. 5.p. 3
Sensitivity−31.9 dBV/Pa (25 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-31.9dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (25mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL)".
Self-noise5 dB(A), A-weighted per IEC 651
Max SPL137 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm
Signal-to-noise ratio88 dB, 1 kHz, re 1 Pa, per IEC 651
Dynamic range132 dB, more than; per IEC 651
Output impedance100 ohm
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom P48 or P24
ConnectorXLR-3 male
Weight326 g, net
Finishsatin nickelp. 5
Supplied accessoriesSM6 shock mount with pop shield; XLR cable (6 m); dust cover. The datasheet adds a "Studio Secrets" DVD and gives the cable as 6 m (20 ft).p. 4
Max. output+13.7 dBu (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm)p. 3
ElectronicsJFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer; transformerless
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Dimensions50 × 190 mm. Diameter × length.p. 1

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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