Rode NT1A Vocal Condenser Microphone
The RODE NT1A raises the bar for value-priced mics!The NT1AAnniversary Modelis a complete redesign of the now legendary NT1 classic studio microphone. From the new nickel plated body to the state of the art surface mount electronic circuitry, the NT1A will leave you asking ‘how can RODE offer a microphone that sounds this good, for so little money’? The RØDE NT1A, 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 NT1 has only 5 dBA of self-noise.The NT1A 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 NT1A is supplied with a shock mount and zip pouch.Rode NT1A FeaturesLarge 1 inch capsule with gold plated diaphragmCardioid polar patternSelf Noise of only 5 dB (A)Ultra low noise, transformerless surface mount circuitryWide dynamic rangeGold plated output contactsTrue condenser (externally biased(Internal capsul shock mountingAvailable as a matched pairAlso available in packages with a stand and cable at an incredible price
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great Mic
Great for vocals, acoustic guitars, pianos
and other strings. Don’t know about bowed
strings but I imagine it would work out fine.
Very versatile, True and accurate recording.
Won’t give your voice an unnatural color.
NT2 has more features for a bit more cost
I think I might have gone with that if I had
done more homework.
5 Stars Awesome!!!
If you are in to producing/engineering and want a super mean condensor mic without spending alot of cash, this is one to get; very cheap with an extremely expensive sound. It does not have any polar switches or any built in eq’s, but most all DAW’s do have eq’s and phase reverse abilities. Plus, its better to cut freq’s that are there, then to try and boost freq’s that aren’t there; the latter is impossible actually. I’m telling you, don’t let the price tag throw you off; this baby makes everything sound good. I’ve used it on vocals, acoustic guitars, drums as an overhead/ride mic as well as a room mic for ambience. I also have a matched pair of NT 5′s that are also absolutely amazing. Rode is a great Australian company that makes amazing mics with a 10 year warranty; yep…10 years. Get one, you won’t be dissapointed. Remember though, bad acoustics = bad recording sound.
