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RØDE TF-5
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RØDE TF-5

Small-diaphragm condenser, cardioid, sold as a matched pair with a stereo bar; designed with the classical recording engineer Tony Faulkner

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−29 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
14 dB(A)
Max SPL
135 dB SPL
Impedance
63 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. 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, p. 2. Titled "Polar Pattern"; 125, 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
Capsulesmall diaphragm. "Small diaphragm cardioid microphone"; the size is not given.p. 1
Sensitivity−29 dBV/Pa (35 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, or better. "-29 dB re. 1 Volt/Pascal Or Better (35 mV @ 94dB SPL @ 1kHz)".
Self-noise14 dB(A), A-weighted, as per IEC651. "Equivalent Noise: 14 dB SPL (A-weighted, as per IEC651)".
Max SPL135 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 600 ohm load. "Input SPL @ 1%THD: 135 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD, 600Ω load)".
Signal-to-noise ratio80 dB. "Signal to noise Ratio: 80 dB"; reference not stated.
Dynamic range112.6 dB, 1 kHz at max SPL. "112.6 dB (1kHz @ Max SPL)".
Output impedance63 ohm. "Output Impedance: 63Ω".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz; also [30, 20000], ±3 dB; also [20, 20000], ±4 dB. "Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz"; "Frequency Range: 30 Hz - 20 kHz ±3dB // 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±4dB". The printed graph does not keep to these tolerances at the low end (see status).
Poweringphantom 48 V. "Power Requirements: 7mA @ 48V phantom power".
Current draw7 mA
Weight114 g, one microphone. "114 (single microphone)".p. 2
Dimensions20 × 98.7 mm. "Length: 98.7 Diameter: 20"; stored as diameter × length.
Supplied accessoriesstereo bar; 2 windshields; 2 mic clips; 3/8"-5/8" adaptor. "Included Accessories".
Active electronicsJFET impedance converter with bipolar output bufferp. 1
Matched pairSold as a matched pair with a stereo bar ("Precision matched pair")
DesignDesigned with classical recording engineer and producer Tony Faulkner; new capsule made at RØDE's own factory

Documents

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