Studio and Location Multi-Powered 3/4" Condenser Microphone
Stylish and modern, the NT3 is a studio and location workhorse. With both 48V phantom and internal 9V battery operation, this RØDE is at home anywhere.
Intended for studio, stage and location work, this versatile handheld or stand mounted microphone incorporates a true externally polarized condenser transducer with an internal capsule shock mounting system, and an ultra-low noise electronic circuit that has a high immunity to R.F. interference.
The NT3 incorporates a rugged welded and heat-treated mesh head and all metal body.
True condenser externally biased 3/4" capsule
Dual power operation
Cast metal body with durable satin-nickel finish
Transformerless output
Internal capsule shock mounting
High level of RF rejection
Audio-grade surface mount components
Full frequency response
Battery status indicator
Power P48 (48V), P24 (24V), P12 (12V) phantom supply or 9V battery
Acoustic Principle Pressure gradient
Directional Pattern Cardioid
Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Output impedance 200Ω
Signal noise ratio >77 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Equivalent noise <16 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum SPL >140dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Maximum output voltage +9.5dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Sensitivity -39 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Weight 371gm
Dimensions 206mmH x 32mmW x 32mmD
Reviews
"It offers remarkable performance and capacitor-microphone sonic virtues at a very affordable price, and as such it redefines the term 'value for money'." - Sound on Sound, November 2000
"This is an amazing mic for the money. It's frequency response is absolutely flat, the mic electronics have very low self noise... The NT3 is a excellent value for the money and is solidly made." - www.musicgearreview.com
Testimonials
"Yes, we bought another four (NT3's). We're using them daily and they're extremely reliable. Our Sennheisers MD421 are out of business. We love the incredible high output."
- Rainer Meyer, Germany
"I dropped it more than once, but because of its solid built, i found no dent on the grill,or any malfuctions what soever. Very cool mic to have on your arsenal."
- Arvid, Indonesia via Sweetwater customer review