Rode updates its NT1 condenser microphone

For this new version of the NT1, Rode performed a rebooking of the body with a mate black finish and added a new 1" HF6 capsule, quieter electronics and a Rycote Lyre capsule shock mount. The microphone is manufactured in Australia.

Specifications:

• Pressure gradient condenser microphone
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Output impedance: 100 Ohms
• Max output level: +8dBu (1kHz, 1% THD @ 1k Ohm load)
• Sensitivity: –29dB re 1V/Pa (±2dB @ 1kHz)
• Dynamic range: 128dB SPL
• Max SPL: 132dB SPL
• Signal/Noise ratio: 90dBA SPL
• JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Weight: 395g

The new NT1 will be available in January 2014 for the price of £239, and will ship with a Rycote SMR shock mount with removable anti-pop filter and a pouch.

Another version of the mic with a RM2 clip will be available later in 2014.

Rode adds that the NT1-A is not discontinued.

More info at www.rodemic.com/nt1.