RØDE
RØDE NT1000
Side-address large-diaphragm (1-inch) condenser, cardioid only, transformerless; no pad or filter
Power Phantom P24 or P48.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −36 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 58%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 71%
- Self-noise
- 6 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 95%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 95%
- Max SPL
- 140 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 62%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 56%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2001
vs 75 side-address condensers
More output than 47% 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 89% 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 60% 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
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.
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
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.
Titled "Polar Pattern"; 500 Hz, 1 kHz and 4 kHz; rings every 2 dB, scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa" from +5 to -25. Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the manual (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | HF2 1-inch capsule, gold-plated diaphragm, internally shock-mounted"HF2 1” capsule with gold-plated diaphragm"; "Internal capsule shock mounting". P. 2: "Australian made 1” HF-2 capsule". | p. 5 |
| Sensitivity | −36 dBV/Pa (16 mV/Pa)1 kHz, ±1 dB; also −36 dBV/Pa, 1 kHz, ±2 dB (2009 datasheet). "-36dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (16mV @ 94dB SPL) ±1dB @ 1kHz". The datasheet gives "+/- 2 dB". | p. 3 |
| Self-noise | 6 dB(A)per IEC 651. "Equivalent Noise: 6dBA SPL (per IEC651)"; p. 2: "ultra low 6 dBA self-noise". | |
| Max SPL | 140 dB SPLmore than; 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm. ">140dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ)". | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 88 dBmore than; 1 kHz, re 1 Pa, per IEC 651. ">88dB SPL (@ 1kHz, rel 1Pa per IEC651)". | |
| Dynamic range | 134 dBmore than; per IEC 651. ">134dB (per IEC651)". | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohmPrinted "Output Impedence: 100Ω"; the datasheet gives the same. | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"20Hz ~ 20,000Hz (see graph)". | |
| Powering | phantom P24 or P48"6mA @ Phantom P48, 2mA @ Phantom P24"; p. 5: "for optimum results should be a 'P48' standard, 48 Volt DC Supply". | |
| Current draw | 6 mAP48; 2 mA on P24 | |
| Connector | XLR-3"3-pin XLR, balanced output between pin 2 (+), 3 (-) and pin 1 (ground)". | |
| Weight | 682 gnet. The datasheet adds shipping weight 980 g. | |
| Supplied accessories | RM2 stand mount; ZP1 zip pouchThe SM2 shock mount and WS2 windshield are shown as optional. The datasheet lists "ZP1 zip pouch, RM2 stand mount". | p. 4 |
| Active electronics | Unity-gain closed-loop impedance converter; JFET input with bipolar buffering; transformerless, surface-mount | p. 3 |
| Maximum output | +13 dBu (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kΩ) | |
| Finish | Satin nickel; welded, heat-treated mesh head | p. 5 |
| Stand mount thread | RM2 with an adaptor for 3/8" or 5/8" stand threads | p. 6 |
| VoicingRØDE | "Hailed by many as the ultimate drum over-head and grand piano mic selection"; also "a first call vocal mic" | p. 2 |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2001 | |
| From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Dimensions | 54 × 209 mmDiameter × length: "Length - 209mm (8.2283”), Diameter - 54mm (2.1259”)". | p. 1 |
Documents
- NT1000 Instruction Manual
- NT1000 datasheet
- RØDE NT1000 | RecordingHacks.com
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