Product Description

The RODE NT1-A Studio Condencer Microphone. Winner of the Electronic Musician 2004 Editors Choice Award and the worlds quietest studio condenser microphone. The RODE NT1A Microphone is a redesigned version of RODEs classic NT-1, with only a 5dBA of self-noise. The RODE NT1-A is one of the world's quietest mics. Multi award winning and the world's biggest selling studio mic, the NT1 is now a legend. The NT-1A continues this tradition while improving specifications and tonal qualities. Using cutting edge technology for electronics, RODE has implemented a computer controlled manufacturing line. Unlike many 'leading brands' all electronic boards are made without 'human hands' assuring high specifications, tight tolerances and unsurpassed consistency. It's built to last with a new computer controlled machine process. The body is then satin nickel-plated. Each NT1-A is supplied with a NTSM shock mount and zip pouch. This product is also available as a Matching Pair. See Related Products. The NT1-A is designed to last you a lifetime. The RODE NT1-A Main Features Include: Acoustic Principle: Externally polarised 25 mm (1") condenser Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7823 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Rode
• Model: NT-1A Anniversary
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 1.90 pounds

Features

• Acoustic Principle: Externally polarised 25 mm (1") condenser
• Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kH
• Output Impedance: 100 ohms
• Dynamic Range: 132 dB

Customer Reviews

If I could rate 6 stars, I would.
I am a total newbie to the world of audio recording but have a MacBook Pro, Garage Band 3, Saffire Focusrite interface, the Rode NT1A and a wonderfully soft vocalist- my daughter.

I bought the set-up at Christmas (2006) and have to say that it has set the standard:

Truly good microphone. It is clear and ever so quiet. Very responsive and well-rounded. Not sure that these terms make sense but I can say that my daughter has a wonderfully clear alto (she is 15 and sounds like a cross between Norah Jones and Katie Melua with a touch of Marilyn Monroe thrown in for good measure) and I can record the raw basic audio onto Garageband without ANY fuss and it sounds good whatever she throws at it.

What that means is that the mic is very clear and supportive and does her voice total justice.

Use it with a pop filter though- it is hyper responsive as it is a good basic price STUDIO mic. Make sure that you have a decent stand too as it is not the lightest microphone either and it can drag cheapy stands down. Consider accoustics (if using for vocals as it is best for that though I hear tell it is decent for instrument as well) of your recording space too- it does pick up ambient sound in terms of how the voice sounds in diffferent spaces. Basically what you hear in real time is what you get via the mic!

Have since tried their S1 (handheld condenser) and am returning it- NOT a PATCH on the NT1A. For a similar price (if not cheaper) the NT1A is the cream of the crop. Am getting a second one to replace the S1 as I will not get anything else!

Have fun!

Rode NT1 A condensor microphone
I'm delighted with this mic. The sound quality is superb with a very low floor noise level. I use it primarily for voice work but have also tried it with a couple of guitars and it produces a really rich tone. It's comparable with mics costing a lot more and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in home recording.