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Rode NT1A Vocal Condenser MicrophoneThe RODE NT1A raises the bar for value-priced mics!
The NT1A Anniversary Model is 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 Anniversary model includes a premium shockmount with integrated pop filter, high quality 6m (20’) XLR cable, microphone dust cover and even a bonus instructional DVD. Presented by RØDE founder and company president, Peter Freedman, the NT1A Studio Secrets DVD features a range of tips and techniques to help NT1A owners get the most from their new microphone.
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 Features
- Large 1 inch capsule with gold plated diaphragm
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Self Noise of only 5 dB (A)
- Ultra low noise, transformerless surface mount circuitry
- Wide dynamic range
- Gold plated output contacts
- True condenser (externally biased)
- Internal capsul shock mounting
- Available as a matched pair
Also available in packages at incredible prices!
RODE NT1A Specifications
- Power: 48 V Phantom Power
- Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
- Directional Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
- Output Impedance: 100 ohms
- Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
- Equivalent Noise: 5 dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC651)
- Maximum Output Voltage: > + 13.7 dBu (@ 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1k ohm load)
- Maximum SPL: 137 dB (@ 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1k ohm load)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: > 88 dB SPL(A-weighted per IEC651)
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 7.5 x 2 x 2 inches (190 x 50 x 50 mm)
- Weight: .7 pounds (326 g)
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 20 people rated this item  | Will-Low from Idyllwild, CA, USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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| Very good mic. Would risk my life over it. | | Features:
| Extremely clear vocals. Big fat guitars and other instruments too. | | Ease of Use:
| Very easy. Plug and play | | Sound:
| Simply the best. | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes. Two of them. | | Date submitted:
| 11-26-08 | |
| | Fastrax studio from New Concord,Ky | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | I do compair it to a u87 | | Quality:
| Unless you drop it or abuse it some other way there's not much to go wrong with any good microphone just keep it clean and dry and don't use it for something it was not intended for a good mic will last longer then you do,I have approximately 50 microphones and only a couple really cheap ones went bad,Audix, Peavy are the only ones that went bad on me and they both are at least 25 years old.Keep it clean and handle it with care and you wont go wrong and I plan on buying several more Rhode condenser microphones in the near future. | | Features:
| Yes I think so far I like it over my U87 because it sounds as good without the room noise you get with the U87 that air noise if you know what I mean, and mine is the old nt1 not the nt 1 a so if the NT 1 A is a improvement it would be the best mic in the world at any price. | | Ease of Use:
| Plug it to a preamp and go, you don't need expensive pre's if you have good mic's that is the biggest hipe in the recording world a good beheringer or Art tube preamp is all anyone needs if they know what they are doing and have a great recorder some times you get as good a sound from the pre's on the recording board as the $3000.00 preamp believe me that's wasted money. | | Sound:
| The tone is amazing like I said I like it better then my U87 or c400b, Audix and At 4033. It is just simply the best on most vocals but with that said all vocals don't work as good on any one Mic some times the old Audix sounds better or even a Shure Sm58 but that's the exception not the norm. | | Value:
| Value in unbelievable at the price I paid, My Newman u 87 was $2600.00 and I gave 110.00 for this mic on ebay.The quality on vocals is just as good{Better} on vocals that's all I've tried it on so I cant say on anything else,I use small condenser or Shure sm57's on just about everything else in the studio and I do not use large condenser mic's on stage. | | Do you own this product?:
| yes | | Date submitted:
| 09/18/09 | |
| | Chris Rudy from San Jose, CA, USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | Taking the High Rode | | Quality:
| Haven't had it long enough to say one way or the other, but it looks sturdy. | | Features:
| Lightweight, sleek, and gorgeous. All words I would use to describe this mic. I'm piecing together a low budget studio so I need the best gear for my buck. The Rode will not disappoint. I use it primarily for vocals but also on my electric guitar. It sounds great! Thumbs up to Australia. | | Ease of Use:
| By having no low/high pass switches this mic is simplified to the maximum. Plug and play. The manual even has tips on mic placement for different applications. | | Sound:
| Gorgeous dahling, gorgeous. | | Value:
| One of the best mic's for the price. | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| 7/14/09 | |
| | Skot from Chelan WA | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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| | | Subject: | I love this mic | | Quality:
| Same as the guy before me, I would risk my life for this mic. | | Features:
| Stupid zipper pouch, needs a carrying case. But the quality of the mic won't let me ding them a point for this. I'll just keep the box and store the mic in it when not in use. | | Ease of Use:
| Plug and play. No EQ really needed to achieve a good sound if your room isn't awful. | | Sound:
| This thing is amazing. Best mic in my locker. It does everything. Vocals, acoustic, you name it. | | Do you own this product?:
| yes | | Date submitted:
| 5/28/09 | |
| | K. Carter from Statesville, N.C. USA | | dovecreek@bellsouth.net | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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| | | Subject: | My Name Is Kevin, with Kevin Carter and Full Assurance Bluegrass Gospel Band | | Quality:
| I love the quality and durability of this product. Just the fact that we are able use it on the road day after day, yep you hear right on the road not in the studio. this is where it get's the job done. | | Features:
| I've been very impressed with the large area this mic will pick up. but I would love to have a metal case to protect it on the road. don't think the box will last too long. | | Ease of Use:
| Just attach the mic base to the stand, stick the mic in the base, plug up and play no questions! | | Sound:
| The tone and sound quality is awesome, from sweet vocal harmonies to clear tones of the instruments it's a winner. | | Do you own this product?:
| yes | | Date submitted:
| 3/27/2009 |
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