RØDE
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
Power Phantom P48 or P24.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −37 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 51%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 66%
- Self-noise
- 19 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 29%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 28%
- Max SPL
- 135 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 40%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 36%
- Rated range
- 40 – 20k Hz
vs 75 end-address condensers
More output than 49% 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 27% 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 38% 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.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
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
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.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 1/2 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-noise | 19 dB(A)per IEC 651. "Equivalent Noise: 19dBA SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)". | |
| Max SPL | 135 dB SPL1 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 ratio | 75 dBA-weighted, per IEC 651. "Signal/Noise: 75dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)". | |
| Dynamic range | 119 dBper IEC 651. "119dB (per IEC651)"; the manual adds "IEC268-15". | |
| Output impedance | 200 ohm"Nominal Impedence: 200Ω" (sic). | |
| Rated frequency range | 40 Hz to 20 kHz"40Hz ~ 20,000Hz (selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave)". The graph is drawn from 20 Hz. | |
| Powering | phantom P48 or P24"P48/24 Phantom Power". | p. 2 |
| Low cut | off, 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). | |
| Connector | XLR-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. | |
| Weight | 386 gnet. "Net Weight: 386g"; "Shipping Weight: 560g". The manual also gives 386 g. | p. 2 |
| Dimensions | 20 × 188.4 mmPreamp body: "Length - 188.4mm, Diameter - 20mm"; stored as diameter × length. The capsule head is 20 mm in diameter and 88.5 mm long. | |
| Finish | satin nickel"Heavy duty satin-nickel plated body" (printed "UHeavy"). | p. 1 |
| Supplied accessories | ZP1 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 cable | 3 m (10 ft) Kevlar-reinforced shielded cable with mini-XLR plugs between head and preamp body | p. 1 |
| Max. output | +6 dBu (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm) | |
| Made in | Australia | |
| From the manual | ||
| Cable length | Cable runs of no more than 10 m (30 ft) recommended between head and body | p. 9 |
| Capsule head | 88.5 mm long, 20 mm diameter; 64 mm tall with the swivel mount | p. 4 |
| Mounting | Swivel mount with 1/4"-20 thread; adaptors to 5/8"-27 (stands) and 3/8"-16 (tripods, boom poles). The head turns through 180° vertically | p. 6 |
| Switches location | Pad and high-pass filter switches on the preamp body, away from the head | p. 10 |
| ApplicationsRØDE | Film, television, broadcast, live performance, theatre, surround and environmental recording; instruments; difficult mounting positions | p. 2 |
Documents
- NT6 datasheetNT6_Datasheet_FA
- NT6 Instruction Manual
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