All user reviews of 4/5 for the RODE NT1-A

When I purchase the NT1-A I purchased the bundle and not just the microphone alone. It came with a shock mount, a pop filter, a 20 inch XLR cable and an instructional DVD. The DVD turned out to be worthless though because I am not a beginner, but all of the other things that came with this bundle were a huge plus because the price was not much more the microphone by itself was.

OVERALL OPINION

The NT1-A has a wide dynamic range and a cardioids directional pattern. It does require phantom power and at the time I was using an M-Box with phantom power so I didn’t have any issues. It has really low noise and gave me just the type of recordings I was trying to get when using Cubase. I also use Waves plug-ins on my vocals so that just added to the presence of what this microphone could already do for vocals.
I recommend getting a pop filter and shock mount for this microphone (in my case it came with it because I purchased the bundle). You will get a lot of warmth and clear recordings with this microphone but you may have to open up your EQ with the vocal track and boost some of the high end frequencies to get the vocals to cut through the mix properly because the NT1-A tends to be more of a low and mid frequency type of microphone no matter what kind of voice you have. But just boost some of the higher frequencies and it will sound really clean. This microphone is not only affordable but ready to give you some of the best recordings you will ever have from home. It is for not only beginners but for any one who wants to record at home. Rode has been around for a long time and I have been using their microphones since the late 90’s. They have never let me down!

The RODE NT1A is a condenser microphone that is great for vocals. Especially if you are recording in a untreated room. This mic can really help your sound quality in a “bad” recording environment. I have seen college kids use this to record with in there dorm rooms that have brick walls. It still provides solid quality, some mics with crack under pressure in that environment and create a very boxy sound. The RODE NT1A keeps it pretty clean!


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Overall, I have had several encounters with the RODE NT1A and I must say there really isn’t anything negative to say about it. It does exactly what you would want your condenser mic to do for you. The appearance of it is nice also, very sleek and shiny. Great for travel, take it in carrying case, and pull it out with your laptop of your on the go and record some great work. I wouldn’t use it to get my final master versions of my songs though. I was just use it for my demo version’s then master the track later one with a higher quality mic. Not saying this one wont work, but you def. need better quality for your final master. Rode has made a few mics over the years that sound great, but for quality and price this one is probably the best and most requested from them. I havent heard anyone record with this mic for something other than vocals, but it would be interesting to hear some kicks on it. I may experiment and try it out. Because usually mic similar to this one don’t sound bad with instruments, for situations if your on the go with your horn you can record some stuff on the fly until you get a chance to lay it down right! Keep this mic on your wish list, its affordable and sounds great.

This basic condenser microphone with cardioid, has no filter or attenuator, it offers an extremely simple output circuit which reduces the inherent noise limits the achievable, indeed it is here one of the best in the world as it generates only 5 dBA self noise! he cash 137 dB, which allows a certain flexibility, even if the bass drums and other hardcore singer taking the bass amp on the foot may cause him some small cracks not very pleasant!

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It seems to me fairly homogeneous, with undeniable quality rendition, good dynamic and a bit of defaults is if not its a "small" compared to stars of the genre (Neumann U87, U47 Fet, AKG C414 B-LXII etc.. ..).
The suspension comes with two elastic parts! and a bag of basic
still provide a correction in the high end, because this is too sharp and not so fine and detailed .... hum hum ............
So it all ended up being poor and often blur in the low end ..... and a little nag at the top .....
AH right now it is a bit demotivating !!!!!!!!
but remember the price to 199 euros is well!

This microphone is ideal for singing, but also lends itself very well to the recovery of overhead guitar amps or drums.
This is the condenser, cardioid. Indeed, it does not blow at all. The suspension is provided, average quality but it does its job.

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I have one for 2-3 years, it makes me proud to services regularly. Sometimes I prefer it to a Neumann U87i (which lends me from time to time) for some voice!
It is well to nab the warm voice and clear up a little without equal. Extra: easy placement in a mix.
It captures less wide than the Neumann cardio benefit: less than repisse and parasites in the decision!
It is somewhat less well defined in a U87 mediums.
Still, a sense of respect for the sources and relative neutrality.
The price / quality ratio is excellent: I was able to accurately compare the NT1A and U87 in a position of taking voice: the little doing very well! The differences are subtle: a sound a bit harder for Rode, treble a little less silky ... but ten times cheaper ... This is a good microphone to report quality / price ratio, perfect to start recording in the condenser microphone.

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APRS have bought faithful work in team with his great ERRF, the NT1.
The diffrence between the NT1 and it does conserne the design that does a little more careful and lgre a correction at the high mdiums we should systmatiquement rework the socket.
That said, with it must be all the same again a small correction, so let's just say we made a step forward compared to the brother.
I am one of people who believe strongly that it is a micro trs Polyval may as well take a voice, a guitar amp, bass or even still be placed overhead.
THE FIRST A costs, we might say that it is a copy of Noman U87 but small budjet but After a few time with the squire, he is s'apperoit beautiful and well a personality is he.
Serves, we can always do better but in any case, in the area of ​​price and quality I find it really excels.
Come on, I put a 9 for that story correct spectrum. Even if a file becomes a habit at the time, a case can be trs candy at times.

Trs regards,

NB

Cardioid Condenser Microphone

for vocals, guitars may

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for six months, it's a really nice mic with good clarity
I love her the most stylish look a little neumann and its
I have a ream ElectroVoice RE20 (very good micro) a shure beta 58 and A Neumann
I do not remember what series

for the price it is in the entry-level and I think it's already good enough for a beginner or amateur,

Hint: it has a micro sense yes c the side with the screw on top, I say this because
at first we did not notice it and we end up with lots of reverb

otherwise very good micro but I redeem more than I will take a Neumann TLM 103 with the experience.

See above. Good

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already arrested should always compare stage with microphones studio condenser microphones. Often in the opinion of microphones on Audiofanzine seen guys who kind of compare Neumann TLM or others with Beta 58 or SM58.
Frankly it's still not the same thing.

The good NT1A. Bah I use it for quite some time, having worked with many microphones, I must say he is doing pretty good. Especially for its price.
Quite colorful and very hot in the above, it is super simple to work. And what is his famous bump in the upper medium is really not bad and more importantly, it gives a little to the mix taf. It will not be alone either!

However, beware! It's a real "vacuum cleaner" sound. He will pick up a fly to 25m! For a so-called cardioid is missed. It has a very wide opening.
Compare AKG C 2000 which for once is a "real" show great cardio cardio.
So for a good grip with this NT1A, the silence absolute must!

Of course, we regret at least a little low pass. Obviously this is not Braunn or Violet Design but otherwise, very good value for money.

The NT1A is a modern version of the Rode classic NT1. This mic is very cheap to buy, but honestly it sounds way better than it should for this price. Value is definitely the defining characteristic on this mic. It's a large diaphragm condenser, so you will need to hook it up with phantom power. The pickup pattern is cardioid, with a medium or average sized width to the pickup pocket. Unfortunately the pattern isn't switchable, so you won't be able to use these as omni room mics or figure 8's. There also is no bass roll off switch, so make sure you enable that on your preamp or make a high pass filter in your DAW later on. There is also no pad switch, but one of the great things about this mic is its insanely high SPL tolerance for such a cheap mic. You could blast a huge Marshall stack into this and it wouldn't distort. That basically gets rid of the need for a pad switch. It has a pretty thick mesh built-in pop guard around the capsule, but you will likely still need another pop filter in front of this to avoid plosive problems.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall, this mic sounds very good. At this price point I am very hard pressed to think of a better mic for recording vocals. It sounds very detailed and smooth, and most other mics for this price tend to get very harsh on sources with a decent amount of high frequency content like the human singing voice. It's no Neumann or anything, but it is definitely a quality mic and a superb investment for the recording beginner looking to upgrade their main vocal mic. It's a fantastic value and I would recommend it for beginners as a main large diaphragm mic, or to pros as a good choice to have available for the right source.