RØDE has today announced the NT1 5th Generation, a revolutionary studio condenser microphone that fuses the classic sound of the iconic RØDE NT1 with new, cutting-edge technology.
The NT1 5th Generation is the most significant evolution yet, harnessing the iconic sound quality and world-class performance that made the previous generations so successful while introducing state-of-the-art technology, including RØDE’s groundbreaking, patent-pending Dual Connect output offering both XLR and USB connectivity, a world-first "unclippable” 32-bit float digital output, advanced digital signal processing, and so much more.
A perfect marriage of tradition and innovation, this is the ultimate studio microphone.
KEY FEATURES OF THE NT1 5TH GENERATION:
· HF6 large-diaphragm (1-inch) gold-sputtered capsule, precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances
· Smooth frequency response, high sensitivity and high SPL handling for incredible performance in a wide range of studio applications
· Exceptionality low noise (4dBA) – the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone
· Patent-pending Dual Connect output with both XLR and USB-C connectivity for use with audio interfaces, mixers and consoles, or direct plug-and-play recording with a computer
· World-first 32-bit float digital output
· Ultra-high-resolution (up to 192kHz) analog-to-digital conversion
· On-board DSP for advanced APHEX® audio processing, including a compressor, noise gate, two-step high-pass filter, and legendary Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™ effects
· Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter, XLR and USB cables included
· Available in black or silver with a rugged aluminium body and high-grade finishes – highly resistant to scuffs and scratches
The NT1 5th Generation is the world’s first microphone to feature a 32-bit float digital output. This revolutionary audio format captures the full dynamic range of the microphone while allowing users recording in a DAW to adjust their audio to the optimal level after recording. This means users can record anything from a whisper to a scream without worrying about setting their gain correctly beforehand and with no chance of their signal clipping.
ACOUSTIC & ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule: 1.00”
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: Side
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 100Ω
Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA
Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Analogue Power Requirements: Via XLR: P48
Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR
DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS
Digital Power Requirements: Via USB: 5V
Digital Output Connection: USB-C
Bit Depth: 24-bit / 32-bit floating point
Sampling Rate (kHz): 48 / 96 / 192
Processing: APHEX digital signal processing (only available at 48kHz sample rate)
Minimum OS Requirements: Windows 10, Mac OS 10.15