The RØDE NT1-A. Winner of the Electronic Musician 2004 Editor's Choice Award and the world's quietest studio condenser microphone. This redesigned version of RØDE's classic NT-1 has only 5 dBA of self-noise.
The NT1-A has become an industry standard providing the warmth, extended dynamic range, clarity and high SPL capability usually only found with some of the most expensive microphones. Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT1-A is supplied with a shock mount and zip pouch.
Large 1" (25mm) capsule with gold plated diaphragm
Cardioid polar pattern
Self noise of only 5dB (A)
Ultra low noise, transformerless surface mount circuitry
Wide dynamic range
Gold plated output contacts
True condenser (externally biased)
Internal capsule shock mounting
Also available as a matched pair.
Power P48 (48V), P24 (24V) phantom supply
Acoustic Principle Pressure gradient
Directional Pattern Cardioid
Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Output impedance 100Ω
Signal noise ratio >88 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Equivalent noise 5 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum SPL 137dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Maximum output voltage +13.7dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Sensitivity -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Weight 326gm
Dimensions 190mmH x 50mmW x 50mmD
Reviews
"Immediately upon receiving the NT1-As I started using them for recording vocals and guitars and I haven't looked back. I have yet to find an application where these mics didn't sound good." - Electronic Musician, 2003
"It is well suited to a wide range of recording tasks, and is built to a high standard of manufacture... If you don't like hiss building up in your recordings, courtesy of noisy mics and preamps, have a listen to the NT1-A - you won't hear a thing." - AudioTechnology
Testimonials
"This mic is worth every cent! This mic has such an incredible dynamic range that it'll catch everything from blaring cymbals to a vocal breath ten feet away! I've used it for all my vocal and guitar tracks and have even been surprised with it's piano capability!"
- Travis Cullman, Sweetwater customer review, 2006