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RØDE NT5
Photo: RØDE, from its manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

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RØDE NT5

Small-diaphragm condenser (1/2 inch), cardioid; sold singly or as a matched pair

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−38 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
16 dB(A)
Max SPL
143 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)
Capsule1/2 inch gold-sputtered capsule, externally biasedp. 5
Sensitivity−38 dBV/Pa (12 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-38dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (12mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL)".p. 3
Self-noise16 dB(A), less than; per IEC 651
Max SPL143 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm
Signal-to-noise ratio78 dB, 1 kHz, re 1 Pa, per IEC 651
Dynamic range128 dB, more than; per IEC 651
Output impedance100 ohm
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom P48 or P24. The features page asks for P48 for best results.
ConnectorXLR-3 male
Weight100 g, net. The datasheet gives 101 g.
Dimensions20 × 118 mm. "118 x 20 x 20mm"; stored as diameter × length.
Finishsatin nickelp. 5
Supplied accessoriesRM5 stand mount; windshield; zip pouch. Single; the matched pair comes with two of each and a hard case. Stand mount name from p. 5.p. 4
Max. output+13.9 dBu (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm)p. 3
Matched pairAlso sold as a matched pair (NT5 pair)p. 2

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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