RØDE
RØDE NT4
X/Y stereo small-diaphragm condenser: two cardioid 1/2 inch capsules at 90° in one body
Power P48 phantom or 9 V battery.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −38 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 46%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 62%
- Self-noise
- 16 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 45%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 46%
- Max SPL
- 143 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 77%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 74%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2002
vs 75 end-address condensers
More output than 43% of 75 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 104 end-address condensers
Quieter than 48% of 104 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 110 end-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 83% of 110 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-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
4 of 6; all under Recommended for.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 4.
Titled "Frequency Response"; which channel, distance and room are not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 4.
Titled "Polar Response", "Frequency: 500 Hz"; one curve per channel (Left green, Right red), each facing 45° off the front. Rings every 2 dB, scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa".
In practice
All specs
| From the manual (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | two 1/2 inch externally biased capsules, X/Y at 90° | p. 4 |
| Sensitivity | −38 dBV/Pa (12 mV/Pa)1 kHz, ±2 dB, per capsule. "-38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL)". | p. 3 |
| Self-noise | 16 dB(A)less than; A-weighted per IEC 651 | |
| Max SPL | 143 dB SPL1% THD into 1 kohm | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 78 dBA-weighted per IEC 651 | |
| Dynamic range | 128 dBmore than | |
| Output impedance | 200 ohmper side | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Powering | P48 phantom or 9 V battery | |
| Current draw | 4.5 mAP48, per channel; 2.5 mA on battery | |
| Connector | XLR-5 male | |
| Weight | 480 g | |
| Finish | satin nickel | p. 4 |
| Max. output | +13.9 dBu (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm) | p. 3 |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2002 | |
| From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Supplied accessories | RM3 stand mount; RC4 case; WS4 windshield; NT4-DXLR stereo XLR lead; NT4-MJ XLR to 3.5 mm stereo cable | p. 1 |
Documents
- NT4 Instruction Manual039-950-2-1
- NT4 X/Y Stereo Multi-Power Studio and Location 1/2" Condenser Microphonedatasheet
- RØDE NT4 | RecordingHacks.com
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © RØDE, unchanged, with its original address.
Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.