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RØDE NT4
Photo: RØDE, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

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RØDE NT4

X/Y stereo small-diaphragm condenser: two cardioid 1/2 inch capsules at 90° in one body

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−38 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
16 dB(A)
Max SPL
143 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 4. Titled "Frequency Response"; which channel, distance and room are 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", "Frequency: 500 Hz"; one curve per channel (Left green, Right red), each facing 45° off the front. Rings every 2 dB, scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa".

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All specs

From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
Capsuletwo 1/2 inch externally biased capsules, X/Y at 90°p. 4
Sensitivity−38 dBV/Pa (12 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, ±2 dB, per capsule. "-38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL)".p. 3
Self-noise16 dB(A), less than; A-weighted per IEC 651
Max SPL143 dB SPL, 1% THD into 1 kohm
Signal-to-noise ratio78 dB, A-weighted per IEC 651
Dynamic range128 dB, more than
Output impedance200 ohm, per side
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
PoweringP48 phantom or 9 V battery
Current draw4.5 mA, P48, per channel; 2.5 mA on battery
ConnectorXLR-5 male
Weight480 g
Finishsatin nickelp. 4
Max. output+13.9 dBu (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm)p. 3
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Supplied accessoriesRM3 stand mount; RC4 case; WS4 windshield; NT4-DXLR stereo XLR lead; NT4-MJ XLR to 3.5 mm stereo cablep. 1

Documents

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

Product page on rode.comRecording Hacks

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