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RØDE NT1000
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RØDE NT1000

Side-address large-diaphragm (1-inch) condenser, cardioid only, transformerless; no pad or filter

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−36 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
6 dB(A)
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1. 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 (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1. Titled "Polar Pattern"; 500 Hz, 1 kHz and 4 kHz; 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 manual (Recording Hacks copy)
CapsuleHF2 1-inch capsule, gold-plated diaphragm, internally shock-mounted. "HF2 1” capsule with gold-plated diaphragm"; "Internal capsule shock mounting". P. 2: "Australian made 1” HF-2 capsule".p. 5
Sensitivity−36 dBV/Pa (16 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, ±1 dB; also −36 dBV/Pa, 1 kHz, ±2 dB (2009 datasheet). "-36dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (16mV @ 94dB SPL) ±1dB @ 1kHz". The datasheet gives "+/- 2 dB".p. 3
Self-noise6 dB(A), per IEC 651. "Equivalent Noise: 6dBA SPL (per IEC651)"; p. 2: "ultra low 6 dBA self-noise".
Max SPL140 dB SPL, more than; 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm. ">140dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ)".
Signal-to-noise ratio88 dB, more than; 1 kHz, re 1 Pa, per IEC 651. ">88dB SPL (@ 1kHz, rel 1Pa per IEC651)".
Dynamic range134 dB, more than; per IEC 651. ">134dB (per IEC651)".
Output impedance100 ohm. Printed "Output Impedence: 100Ω"; the datasheet gives the same.
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "20Hz ~ 20,000Hz (see graph)".
Poweringphantom P24 or P48. "6mA @ Phantom P48, 2mA @ Phantom P24"; p. 5: "for optimum results should be a 'P48' standard, 48 Volt DC Supply".
Current draw6 mA, P48; 2 mA on P24
ConnectorXLR-3. "3-pin XLR, balanced output between pin 2 (+), 3 (-) and pin 1 (ground)".
Weight682 g, net. The datasheet adds shipping weight 980 g.
Supplied accessoriesRM2 stand mount; ZP1 zip pouch. The SM2 shock mount and WS2 windshield are shown as optional. The datasheet lists "ZP1 zip pouch, RM2 stand mount".p. 4
Active electronicsUnity-gain closed-loop impedance converter; JFET input with bipolar buffering; transformerless, surface-mountp. 3
Maximum output+13 dBu (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kΩ)
FinishSatin nickel; welded, heat-treated mesh headp. 5
Stand mount threadRM2 with an adaptor for 3/8" or 5/8" stand threadsp. 6
Voicing (RØDE)"Hailed by many as the ultimate drum over-head and grand piano mic selection"; also "a first call vocal mic"p. 2
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Dimensions54 × 209 mm. Diameter × length: "Length - 209mm (8.2283”), Diameter - 54mm (2.1259”)".p. 1

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