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RØDE NT6

Small-diaphragm (1/2 inch) cardioid condenser with the capsule on a remote head, joined to the preamp body by a 3 m cable; pad and high-pass filter on the body

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−37 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
19 dB(A)
Max SPL
135 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
40 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency Response", x axis "1/3 Smoothed Frequency Response (Hz)"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa", but 0 dB at 1 kHz, so relative. Distance and room not stated. Solid red line.

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, p. 2. Titled "Polar Pattern"; 500, 1000 and 4000 Hz; 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 spec sheet
Capsule1/2 inch gold-sputtered capsule, externally biased, in a remote head on a two-axis swivel mount. "1/2” condenser capsule with remote preamp"; "Convenient two-axis swivel mount".p. 1
Sensitivity−37 dBV/Pa (16 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-37dB ±2dB re 1V/Pa (16mV @ 94 dB SPL) @ 1kHz"; the manual gives the same.
Self-noise19 dB(A), per IEC 651. "Equivalent Noise: 19dBA SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)".
Max SPL135 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm; also 145 dB SPL, pad -10 dB. "135dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ load) 145dB with PAD enabled".
Signal-to-noise ratio75 dB, A-weighted, per IEC 651. "Signal/Noise: 75dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)".
Dynamic range119 dB, per IEC 651. "119dB (per IEC651)"; the manual adds "IEC268-15".
Output impedance200 ohm. "Nominal Impedence: 200Ω" (sic).
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 20 kHz. "40Hz ~ 20,000Hz (selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave)". The graph is drawn from 20 Hz.
Poweringphantom P48 or P24. "P48/24 Phantom Power".p. 2
Low cutoff, 80 Hz; 80 Hz; 12 dB/octave. "Two position High Pass Filter - flat and 80Hz"; "HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave". The graph legend says "HPF @ 75Hz (12dB/Octave)".p. 1
Pad−10 dB. "Two position PAD - 0dB and -10dB". The icon at the foot of page 1 reads "PAD (-10/-20 dB)", which disagrees with the text and the manual (two positions, 0 and -10 dB).
ConnectorXLR-3 male on the preamp body; the head joins the body by a mini-XLR cable. "3 pin XLR, balanced output between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-) and Pin 1 (ground)". The mini-XLR cable is described in the manual, p. 8.
Weight386 g, net. "Net Weight: 386g"; "Shipping Weight: 560g". The manual also gives 386 g.p. 2
Dimensions20 × 188.4 mm. Preamp body: "Length - 188.4mm, Diameter - 20mm"; stored as diameter × length. The capsule head is 20 mm in diameter and 88.5 mm long.
Finishsatin nickel. "Heavy duty satin-nickel plated body" (printed "UHeavy").p. 1
Supplied accessoriesZP1 zip pouch; RM5 stand mount; WS5 windshield. "What's in the box: 1 x NT6, 1 x ZP1, 1 x RM5, 1 x WS5". The manual also lists the swivel mount and two thread adaptors (1/4" to 5/8" and 1/4" to 3/8").p. 2
Remote cable3 m (10 ft) Kevlar-reinforced shielded cable with mini-XLR plugs between head and preamp bodyp. 1
Max. output+6 dBu (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm)
Made inAustralia
From the manual
Cable lengthCable runs of no more than 10 m (30 ft) recommended between head and bodyp. 9
Capsule head88.5 mm long, 20 mm diameter; 64 mm tall with the swivel mountp. 4
MountingSwivel mount with 1/4"-20 thread; adaptors to 5/8"-27 (stands) and 3/8"-16 (tripods, boom poles). The head turns through 180° verticallyp. 6
Switches locationPad and high-pass filter switches on the preamp body, away from the headp. 10
Applications (RØDE)Film, television, broadcast, live performance, theatre, surround and environmental recording; instruments; difficult mounting positionsp. 2

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