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Rode NT1A Vocal Condenser Microphone  -  ROD NT1A LIST
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iwatakeshi from Farmington
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Top not quality for a beginner like me. This is my first mic and could be my last, but Iof course I'd have to try more mica out there. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? Came with most essentials. Shock mount, Cable, DVD, Pop Filter. Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? Set up was pretty easy. Sound How is its Tone? Very hot! Picks up a lot, but the noise level of the mic is low. Other than that sounds great with a bit of equiing. Good for acoustic guitar and vocals...which is so far what I used it for.
Affordable Quality Condenser
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Blake C. from Shreveport, Louisiana United States
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? I've only had it for about a month, but it seems to be well made. The Rode 10 year warranty indicates that they know how well they're built. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? The bundled shockmount w/ pop filter is great. If I could, I would just add a HPF and a 10dB pad, but I'm not complaining. Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? Plug in to a preamp with phantom power and you're good to go. Sound How is its Tone? Very crisp and clear. Good for anything you want a little added shimmer of the top end on.
Great mic!
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Terry Kelly from Acworth, GA USA
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Solid construction and should last me a very long time. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? clean sound for the vocals I record. Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? Very easy to use. A true joy! Sound How is its Tone? Beautiful tone and range.
Amazing sound for a great price!
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Fausto Lopez aka Legal Alien from Yuma AZ USA
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? I just got mine but from what i hear, from friends that have it, very dependable Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? Very easy! & good w/all the programs I use. Sound How is its Tone? Awesome!
No better for the money!
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Jeff from New York
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Mic is extremely solid. XLR connection good and sturdy. Shockmount is built to last. They give you and extra band as well. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? The mic does not have a pad, or roll off, but this is done to keep the cost down, everyone has EQ outboard or on your DAW anyways. Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? Pinch the shockmount clips and slide the mic in, insert cable and turn on phantom power. Recording 101. Sound How is its Tone? So full and warm, yet crisp and detailed. Main mic for almost everything. If double micing something, Have this be the front end, or loudest.
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Mike T from Atlanta,GA,USA
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Shock mount is a little loose but not a deal breaker. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? Nothing to it. Sound How is its Tone? The clarity of this mic is excellent. Very crisp and clean when tracking vocals or instruments.
Great Mic......even in the worst conditions
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Edacman from Clarksville,Tennessee, United States
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? yeah it seems to be made well. I dont really know how dependable it is yet.....mine just came in the mail yesterday. Maybe in a few months i'll come write another review. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? Features......ehhh.....there arent any on the mic itself really. It could use a 10dB pad and a low frequency roll-off switch. However, i do like how they integrated the pop filter onto the shockmount though. that's a HUGE plus for me. less things to keep up with. Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? it's a mic......... plug and play Sound How is its Tone? the tone on this thing is outstanding!!! when i first plugged it in, it sounded great. mind you, i was in a TOTALLY untreated room when i tested it. and by untreated i mean old computer room with a whole bunch of computers and metal chairs and stuff. so you can imagine how the sound must have been bouncing everywhere. but, it still sounded great tho! nice and clear, and not too thin like and hi-endish like some mics (mxl's.....cough cough.....). it was clear and had body to it. i cant wait to actually use this thing in a properly treated room!
great mic
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mykl from pensacola fl usa
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? great quality mic. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? sound quality and sensativity is amazing Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? extremely easy. crystal clear Sound How is its Tone? excelent tone from this mic. many applications for use.
Taking the High Rode
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Chris Rudy from San Jose, CA, USA
Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Haven't had it long enough to say one way or the other, but it looks sturdy. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? 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 How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? 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 How is its Tone? Gorgeous dahling, gorgeous.
I love this mic
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Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Same as the guy before me, I would risk my life for this mic. Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? 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 How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? Plug and play. No EQ really needed to achieve a good sound if your room isn't awful. Sound How is its Tone? This thing is amazing. Best mic in my locker. It does everything. Vocals, acoustic, you name it.
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