All user reviews of 4/5 for the RODE NT5

Pair of small diaphragm microphones.
Interchangeable capsules. Supplied with cardio capsule. Omni capsules available: RODE NT45-O. There is also a RODE NT45-C cardioid capsule that would be different from the original capsule, without raising the response in acute.

Edit July 2009: I wonder if this new cardio time capsule announced by Rode as an alternative to the previous capsule is not the one mounted automatically on aujjourd'hui NT5 and NT55 because the frequency response curve on the package leaflet of my purchased new NT5 early 2007 is no longer that displayed by Rode, which offers a cardio capsule.

NOTICE GLOBAL

February 2007
I've had a month. I record classical piano at home. I had AKG C 3000 B. Rode are cheaper: it was the pair for the price of one AKG, and I find them much more faithful to the tone of my piano. According to reviews I read on US sites, poor compliance with stamps acoustic instruments by AKG is due to a bump in the treble.
I have nothing to complain about. I wonder if for my use, I can still have a significantly higher sound quality. I have asked myself this question when I had the AKG: now I know so because I can compare with Rode and the difference is very clear. My impression confirms all the positive things I read on NT 5. I'm surprised some opinions Speaking of aggressive acute because it is a fault which I believe to be sensitive and I have not detected with these microphones, perhaps because I couple positions the ORTF 1m piano and not inside near the ropes as we did for jazz or rock piano?
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Microphone/product/Rode/NT-5/10/1
http://www.digitalplayroom.com/rode/Reviews/NT4&5/NT4&5p1.htm

June 2007
I gave them a time for Oktava MK-012 that are softer. By comparison, I now understand the aggressive criticism in acute because these microphones. But I use them again but at a greater distance from the piano and torque AB where I get a very satisfactory result, with a more precise than Oktava.

July 2009
I redécouvrre. Although cleaner than Oktava in the lower mid-bass The acute shortage of silky but at this price, it's really good. The piano is consistent.
Rode NT5 (http://www.esnips.com/doc/3b8a0cc9-cc04-4979-a58b-d4012a2f1405/Rode-NT5-take-2)
Oktava MK-012 cardio (http://www.esnips.com/doc/9a3a0be8-0314-40b6-bd75-eaa4891109c2/Oktava-MK-012-cardioid-take-2)

Rode NT5.
Appairs cardioid condenser microphones, a small capsule.
No built-option.
Sold in plastic case with pliers and Bonettes.

NOTICE GLOBAL

Rendering a little Synthetic even when ...
The sound is generous but lacks precision, there is something wrong in the top mdium and contrler difficult.
The bass is flattering but want to drool a bit on the set.
Acute sound "Synthetic" kind Hifi.
For rpiquer a sche / acoustic guitar is cool on an upright piano was happening.
To capture a atmoshre / set, it works pretty well.
I utilisentfinalement that overheads on my battery.
Good qualitprix correct ensemblereste.

Overhead, acoustic instruments and miking outside.

OVERALL OPINION

It has been 5 years since I use Rode NT5 and I am very satisfied.

Mainly on overhead preamp Universal Audio 2-610 + Urei LA4 there is nothing wrong, cash here just good place to take no cymbals too perpendicular, there has a little bump to 4500 Hz but nothing bad in this type of use.

on the other hand I write this review because I often see advice on outdoor use.

This microphone is excellent for outdoor outlets, BUT NOT WITH THE ORIGINAL Bonnette.
Effectively with the supplied windscreen is the blizzard, plus it's ugly!

You must use the DEADCAT rode WS8 and there is just perfect.
I regularly catch his perch in this configuration without having to pay attention to the wind, like a dead cat on the H4N and can shoot on the beach

Then you can also get a KM184 but a cigar use the Rycote + 1000 euros after the rain here weighs me ...


Soon I would put a video online to compare with and without DEADCAT on micro and the H4N at this address:

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The Rode NT5 is a small diaphragm condenser mic. I am a student, musician, writer, and pretty good line dancer residing in beautiful Nashville, TN. I've been a drummer and guitar player for the past 10 years of my life and have began engineering and producing in the past 4. I currently play drums for the band Brookline and you can see me rockin' an Orange County Drum and Percussion or Mapex kit decked out with Zildjian K Hybrids.

We purchased these for our studio about 4 years ago for right around $450 for a stereo pair from Sweetwater.

<a href="https://www.sweetwater.com">https://www.sweetwater.com</a>

These mics have a wide and accurate frequency response and much like the KM184's, can be used all around the studio - from drum overheads, to acoustic guitar. This stereo pair also comes with windshields and mic clips - which I think are more sturdy than the ones that come with KM 184's.

This is not so much a con but something to consider; These mics definitely have a small bit of coloration that some people love and others don't. Make sure the try these out before you buy them!

These are tough little mics and claim to handle over 130 SPL, although I've never tested them at this level. They come with a great protective case and the mic clips are a very thick and sturdy plastic.

Bottom Line? These mics are incredible for home studios and a great back up pair for commercial use. At 1/4 the price of a stereo pair of Neumann KM 184's it is definitely the best value for the price.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

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OVERALL OPINION

Few months (3or 4). I t surprised by their precision. Perfect on overheads, an incredible upright, comfortable on electric guitar and folk. It is less my thing on some brass ...

Good for 300 euros, it makes something really versatile. I blame them a cot "aggressive" at the top of the spectrum, probably had a boss who is supposed to sound nicer. Well, a small correction and I found almost the sweetness of a large diaphragm microphone. Do not touch anything in OH baterra rock, it sounds!

Note, however, it takes a prvoir -20 pad in a lot of cases ... They also lack some of the body in the low end (up to 125 Hz is often not much)
Every story has to be choosy because really it's deadly to the same price, even a little more CHRE I redo my purchase

Condenser microphones, cardioid, Matched Pair bought and taken for Stereo (overhead drums, acoustic instruments ...).
The pickups seem very robust, they are beautiful-what-makes it even better, the quality of manufacture is indniable me and the whole air srieux. I do not like books with the pliers, it must be stressed to slide the microphones, was a little afraid to beginners, then we say that for once, has strengthened the ide large solid pickups.

OVERALL OPINION

I the boards for 2 days express my limits are, it says I can see several things about the results I get back in superb guitar for games arpges ... proximity beautiful beautiful color, very brief meeting in this area. Taking the guitar to gaming agreement (such rhythmic ballad), decision is more complex, you really spend time testing DIFFERENT taps and diffrent configurations, failing to hear this aspect "brilliant "see aggressive sometimes criticized this pair of microphone. In any case they have a nice DEFINITIONS and can be taken without a back to hurt!
This is THE FIRST pair j'achte that, but I could test the dj Neumann KM184 on the same guitar and the Oktava MK-012 (a Leslie!). The Rode have brighter aspect is sr, but a good sound balance position. Any fawn in this price range is more than interesting! I believe that all the microphones in this range have a default or another, the Rodes is a bit aggressive, the Oktava less taken, in short ... achte of Schoeps can!
I the boards for now plugs directly into my 16 tracks, the breath is the foundation but may be Submitted grate without much problem. In the future they will passs by pramp 'Goldmike SPL.

Condenser microphone cardio,
See manufacturer ...

OVERALL OPINION

I have a pair for 3 years ... It has not budged. Instead, I rediscovered her in making its decision (because the new stuff as and when ...)

And I was pleasantly surprised during my last miking acoustic guitar (rhythm) in XY stereo miking.
It sounds airy, very rich (a little runny in the lower midrange). Really nice! Let's say I found the sound of this guitar when I passed from the control room of the recording. This guitar fits well with other instruments at the flat.

I sometimes blame them for being a little "hard" tiring to listen to some decision and sometimes a bit aggressive in the upper midrange (eg cymbals). Not that I would put microphones in overhead for a battery jazz. But for rock it works well!
Views defining and precision, it is clearly better, but it's more expensive of course. It is obviously not in the high-end ...

on the other hand, they are more sensitive to wind than other microphones in the same style (to avoid outdoor)

So still a very good value for money. It is located in the entry-level ... quite correct Do not dream to get the sound of your dreams.

Type cigar

Transducer: Condenser

Directivity: Cardio

OVERALL OPINION

Several years ...

YES bcp small condos in my studies, at work, ...
(KM 184, C451, etc ...)

The ratio Q / price is excellent
and I think that that's the strength I like most ...

Well ok it sounds a KM not the same even if we feel that Rode was "a little inspiration for the look ... the price is not the same either ...

In short we could say that the NT5 is the affordable alternative KM184 ...

The Rode NT5 is a nice pencil mic or small diaphragm condenser by Rode that packs a great bang for buck. These mics sound crystal clear! There is something very transparent about these mics that makes your recording sound like you're standing next to it, but there's a bit of an added sheen on the top end. Once in a while the added sheen that you get with these mics does seem to be a bit much and you'll want to tamp down the high frequencies with EQ. But overall these mics sound very good and very nicely priced. You can get them in a matched stereo pair, which comes in a nice package complete with mounts and windscreens in a protective case. When you get the capsules separated, unlike the NT4, you have lot more flexibility in terms of your stereo arrangement. I really would recommend getting the discrete pair of NT5's over the NT4, simply because using a stereo spaced pair often just sounds better than an XY setup. These don't have the weird cable that the NT4 needs because they're discrete. They connect with the standard XLR cable, and they do need phantom power to work.

OVERALL OPINION

I don't own these, but I have used them many times at studios that I've freelanced at. They are a fairly common mic, and are used a lot for drum overheads and for miking up orchestral sections in stereo. They have a very clean and clinical sound, which may or may not be what you're looking for. They are very sensitive and handle transients very well, but they don't sound as smooth as say a Neumann KM184. These cost way less though, and they definitely are quality mics. Rode is known for their great value, and it shows with these NT5's.