RØDE Microphones
RØDE NT1 Signature Series
Large-diaphragm condenser (1 inch, HF6 capsule), cardioid, analogue XLR only
Power P48 phantom.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −32 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 83%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 88%
- Self-noise
- 4 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 98%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 98%
- Max SPL
- 142 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 73%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 71%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 75 side-address condensers
More output than 77% of 75 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 99 side-address condensers
Quieter than 95% of 99 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 107 side-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 75% of 107 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
1 of 2; all under Recommended for.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Titled "Frequency Response"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa", but the curve is drawn about 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
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Titled "Polar Pattern"; six frequencies; rings every 2 dB, labelled -2, -10 and -20. Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | HF6, 1-inch (1.00") true condenser | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −32 dBV/Pa (25 mV/Pa)1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz". | |
| Self-noise | 4 dB(A)A-weighted. "Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA"; the features call it "the world's quietest studio condenser microphone". | |
| Max SPL | 142 dB SPLdistortion not stated. "Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL". | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohmoutput impedance | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz". | |
| Powering | P48 phantom"Analogue Power Requirements: P48"; the quick guide (p. 6) gives "48Vdc 6mA". | |
| Connector | XLR-3"Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR". | |
| Weight | 313 g"Weight (grams): 313". | p. 2 |
| Dimensions | 52 × 52 × 189 mmLength 52, width 52, height 189, as printed: a 52 mm diameter body, 189 mm tall. | |
| Supplied accessories | SM6 shock mount with pop filter; XLR cable"What's in the box": NT1 Signature Series microphone, XLR cable, SM6. | |
| Acoustic principle | Pressure gradient | p. 1 |
| Active electronics | JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer | |
| Address type | Side | |
| Finishes | Black, blue, green, purple, pink, red, yellow, orange, cobalt blue, white | |
| Made in | Designed and made in RØDE's facilities in Sydney, Australia | |
| Warranty | 10 years | |
| From the quick guide | ||
| Current draw | 6 mAat 48 V. Regulatory panel: "POWER 48Vdc 6mA". | p. 6 |
| Mounting | Screws into the SM6 shock mount; the gold dot faces the pop filter (the source) | p. 2 |
Documents
- NT1 Signature Series datasheet
- NT1 Signature Series quick start guide0927-0876-02-01
- NT1 Signature Series | RØDEproduct page, en-us
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Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.