Rode NT1 5th Generation Studio Microphone Silver

• Revolutionary large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone with classic sound and 5th generation technology
• Patent-pending Dual Connect output for both XLR and USB connectivity with cables included
• No more audio clipping thanks to world-first 32-bit float digital output and free audio Apps to craft your sound
• Ideal for solo creators and professional studios to capture anything from vocals and speech to guitars, drums to piano
• Comes with everything needed to start recording, including high quality XLR / USB-C cables and a pop filter

Key Features

• Revolutionary 5th generation large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
• 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 silver version, with a rugged aluminium body and high-grade finish

Rode NT1 5th Generation Studio Microphone (Silver) Summary

Arriving with a revolutionary new design, the Rode NT1 5th Generation Studio Microphone Silver combines a distinct sound signature with cutting-edge technology. The condenser microphone features RØDE’s groundbreaking and patent-pending Dual Connect output, which provides incredible versatility thanks to both XLR and USB connectivity, alongside a world-first ‘unclippable’ 32-bit float digital output, advanced digital signal processing and more.

All the while this classic delivers the same warm, smooth character, with extremely low noise and high SPL handling for which the NT1 is loved. The 5th Generation NT1 is a true studio workhorse, which excels for anything from vocals and speech, to guitar, piano, drums and percussion, quite possibly making it the ultimate studio microphone from .

Rode NT1 5th Generation Studio Microphone (Silver) in More Detail

Original Studio Microphone Reimagined

The Rode NT1 5th Generation is the latest evolution of the iconic NT1, which first appeared 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 countless creators.

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.

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.

32-bit Float Digital Output for ‘Unclippable’ Audio

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.

Future-proof 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.

Built to Last With Premium Components

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 black or this 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 (Silver)
• Shock mount
• Pop filter
• XLR and USB-C cables