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RØDE NT1
Photo: RØDE, from its datasheet, p. 1.

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RØDE NT1

Large-diaphragm condenser (1 inch), cardioid, 5th generation: analogue XLR and USB-C digital output (32-bit float) with on-board DSP

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−32 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
4 dB(A)
Max SPL
142 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the datasheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency Response"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa", but the curve is drawn about 0 dB at 1 kHz, so relative. Distance, room and output (XLR or USB) 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 datasheet, p. 2. Titled "Polar Pattern"; six frequencies; rings every 2 dB, labelled -2, -10 and -20. Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the datasheet
Capsule1-inch (1.00") gold-sputtered capsulep. 1
Sensitivity−32 dBV/Pa (25 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, ±2 dB; XLR output. "-32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz".
Self-noise4 dB(A), A-weighted. "Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA".
Max SPL142 dB SPL, distortion and output not stated. "Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL". The 32-bit float USB output is said to be unclippable "up to the max SPL handling capability of the microphone".
Output impedance100 ohm, output impedance (XLR)
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
PoweringP48 phantom (XLR); 5 V USB bus power (USB-C). Analogue: "Via XLR: P48"; digital (p. 2): "Via USB: 5V".
ConnectorXLR-3 (analogue) and USB-C (digital). XLR on p. 1, USB-C on p. 2.
Weight308 g. "Weight (grams): 308".p. 2
Dimensions52 × 52 × 189 mm. Length 52, width 52, height 189, as printed: a 52 mm diameter body, 189 mm tall.
Supplied accessoriesSM6 shock mount and pop filter; SC29 3 m USB-C cable; 6 m XLR cable; dust cover
Acoustic principlePressure gradientp. 1
Active electronicsJFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Address typeSide
Digital processingAPHEX: compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom (only at 48 kHz)
Minimum OSWindows 10, macOS 10.15p. 2
SoftwareRØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE UNIFY
FinishesBlack, silverp. 1
Made inDesigned and made in RØDE's facilities in Sydney, Australia
Warranty10 years
From the user guide
USB processing modesAPHEX processing needs 48 kHz and 24-bit; 32-bit float on Windows needs RØDE's ASIO driverp. 1
From the quick guide
MountingScrews into the SM6 shock mount; the gold dot faces the sourcep. 2

Documents

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