Rode NT1 5th Generation Studio Microphone Black

• Revolutionary large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone with classic warm sound and 5th generation features
• Patent-pending Dual Connect output for both XLR and USB connectivity with XLR and USB-C cables included
• No more worrying about adjusting gain or audio clipping thanks to world-first 32-bit float digital output
• Ideal for anyone from a solo creator to professional recording studios who capture anything from vocals and speech to guitars, drums and more
• Comes with everything you need to start recording, including cables, studio-grade shock mount and pop filter

Key Features

• 5th generation large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
• Versatility with both XLR and USB connectivity
• World-first ‘unclippable’ 32-bit float digital output
• HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule
• Smooth frequency response, high sensitivity and high SPL handling
• Exceptionally low noise from the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone (4dBA)
• Ultra-high-resolution analog-to-digital conversion (up to 192kHz)
• On-board DSP for advanced APHEX® audio processing
• Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter, XLR and USB cables included
• Available as and this Black version

Rode NT1 5th Generation Studio Microphone (Black) Summary

Whether you’re a solo creator working from home or run a fully fledged recording studio, the Rode NT1 5th Generation Studio Microphone Black offers revolutionary features, which make it easier than ever to capture pro-quality studio sound. It boasts the world’s first 32-bit float digital output, which means you no longer have to worry about adjusting gain and clipping audio, as well as offering the versatility of both XLR and USB connectivity.

has updated the design to provide exceptionally low noise from a comprehensive upgrade to one of the world’s most popular studio condenser . Advanced audio processing is easy through On-board DSP and free audio Apps, enabling you to add compression, a high-pass filter, noise gate and more.

Rode NT1 5th Generation Studio Microphone Black in More Detail

Next Generation Studio Microphone

The Rode NT1 5th Generation is the latest evolution of the iconic NT1, which first appeared in way back in 1991. The NT1 became the world’s most popular studio microphone, renowned for its warm, classic sound and incredible versatility and the 5th Generation takes the core of the NT1 and introduces state-of-the-art features, while preserving the legendary sound quality that made the original the go-to microphone for numerous creators.

Classic studio condenser sound

The 5th Generation Rode NT1 delivers the same warm, silky character, extremely low noise, and high SPL handling capability as the original, with improved circuitry for even lower self-noise, which is now an astonishingly low 4dBA, which makes it the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone. When using the XLR output, it delivers the rich, classic studio condenser sound you know and love from the NT1 and when using the digital output, you get this same sound plus a slew of cutting-edge features to further enhance your audio for recording pro studio sound directly into your computer.

Dual Connectivity

The NT1 5th Generation can either be connected to an audio interface or mixer via XLR or directly to a computer via USB for studio-grade, plug-and-play recording. This provides a new level of flexibility for any studio setup, with groundbreaking, patent-pending Dual Connect output.

‘Unclippable’ Audio From 32-bit Float Digital Output

The NT1 5th Generation features a world-first 32-bit float digital output, which is a revolutionary recording format that allows you to record everything from a whisper to a scream, the softest guitar to the loudest drummer without having to worry about setting your gain. You can simply adjust your audio after recording and all the dynamics of your performance will be maintained, with zero risk of clipping or distortion.

Professional Digital Studio

A professional-grade audio interface is built into the NT1 5th gen microphone, which is perfectly optimised to preserve its pristine audio fidelity and also offers a range of highly innovative features for enhanced sound, including our ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™, high-resolution (192kHz) A/D conversion and advanced digital signal processing. This results in much more than just a studio condenser microphone, it’s an all-in-one digital recording solution.

Premium Components Built to Last

The NT1 5th Generation is built to the highest standard in RØDE’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia, using premium components. The HF6 capsule is precision manufactured to sub-micron tolerances to ensure the utmost consistency in tonality and frequency response and is internally shock-mounted for minimising external vibrations. The body is machined from rugged aluminium and is available in this black or silver, with high-grade finishes that are extremely resistant to scuffs and scratches, ensuring the NT1 5th Generation is ready to take on the rigours of recording day in, day out.

Uniquely versatile

Rode’s 5th Generation NT1 studio microphone offers versatility like no other, with its smooth frequency response, extremely low noise, high SPL handling, flexible connectivity options and powerful digital capabilities. It excels in virtually any recording application, from vocals and speech to guitars, drums to piano, and fits into any workflow, from a solo bedroom recording setup to a professional studio.

Free RØDE Connect and RØDE Central Apps

Craft your sound with advanced APHEX® audio processing, driven by the NT1 5th Generation’s powerful on-board DSP. Add compression, a high-pass filter, noise gate, and the legendary APHEX® Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™ to your audio with ease using the free RØDE Connect and RØDE Central companion apps. Dial in the perfect sound with the touch of a button using the intuitive VoxLab™ editor or fine-tune each processor using the advanced editor. Effects include:

1. Compressor
2. Noise gate
3. High-pass filter
4. Aural Exciter
5. Big Bottom

Includes Everything You Need to Start Recording Audio

The NT1 5th Generation comes with everything you need to start recording in the box, including a studio-grade shock mount and pop filter for minimising unwanted sounds in your recording caused by plosives, knocks and bumps, a premium XLR cable with Neutrik® connectors and Canare cabling, and a high-quality USB-C cable.

What’s in the Box

• Rode NT1 5th Generation Studio Microphone (Black)
• Shock mount
• Pop filter
• XLR and USB-C cables