All user reviews of 4/5 for the RODE NT1

cardioid microphone for studio condenser phantom power required.

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acquired two years ago, it has not been used, but it is a treat to use! I have no basis for comparison, this is my first real microphone, but what appealed to me about the paper is that it is the quietest in the world ... I try to fight against the operating noise of the equipment and instruments on my track, and I served there. It is very sensitive to feedback, so use scene outlaw and tolerable in rehearsal, but it is not for it at all ... it is a tool of pure home studio, studio isolated well as I said it detects sources very remote (kids who play ten meters in rooms next door) ... or we must isolate the kids ... I feel I have my money, and I would do this choice without hesitation. You can spend hours in front of the voice without getting tired, and it will be a good choice to pick an acoustic guitar.

Voice (hearts) preferably because I have better for vocals. Acoustic guitar. Charley fine on my battery with a simple correction to the mix.

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This is my first studio mic and I really APRIS with to start is the top and he does many things well. Even now I sometimes use it on multiple sounds that do not require too much detail.
Well I do not know the differences with the previous models, so I do not mean that I do not know. But mine is 12 years old and was sold without suspension and a Tube MP at the time. Well I'm careful, but the beast did not move a muscle, you might think it is new and I had zero problems with it.
On the branch, it starts almost opposite and it is good, it does not sound special character, which is fine.
For me perfect value for money, then we are not in the same league as microphones 500. I would do this short purchase without problem for my experience.

What kind of microphone? it can be used on acoustic guitars singing ....
What technology? a capacitor, which requires to have a phantom power externally.

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How long have you been using? I do not use much anymore, but I've had more than 10 years.

Did you try many other models before buying it? I mostly try after solid models.

What is so special that you like most and least? The value for money is a micro solid for the price doing a very good job on the song or it is taken as undersheet.

How do you rate the quality / price? Very good
With experience, you do again this choice? Today I was in the same condition as it was 15 years ago yes, today I do not réinvestirai not in this kind of microphone.

Condenser microphone, large diaphragm, powered by 48 volts.
Its cardioid directivity is not omnidirectional, which has a big difference! The rejection is effective, behind the capsule.
On the body, we can see a golden disc that shows the good side of the membrane to expose a sound source (eg voice).
The membrane is vertical, parallel to the grid, it stands (or upside down) facing the source, like a Neumann U87.
His suspension is a bit spartan, but it can be replaced by a real elastic suspension anti-vibration.
It is a micro general, the home studio, at very attractive price.
Be aware that musicians have recorded an entire CD with only one NT-1 at home! Why complicate life when you have ears?!

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I bought it at its release in 1999, at the time the price of nine was sacrificed. I still have it, and I recommend it for voice.

A weakness: no low-cut filter, which makes it very susceptible to serious too intrusive, that may frighten some of its large membrane.
This implies a good correction to the console, right off the bat

I would do this choice, anyway, for its robustness, its bill, its padded box (at the time, but not now), its price, its nice face ... borrowed from Neumann, its tone and its definition clear across the spectrum.

Enjoy!

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Just one more line to praise the MRIT this versatile solid micro trs musical and cheap. an efficiency that makes it a work tools prcieux I think this is a static branch musicians work so we'll be able to concentrate on music plutt we'll put in it .... . it's a bit of the SM-57 static. Now use a pair of NT1 to a voice recording is not even enough trs pro is dangerous is not true that the small static transition at 100 euros to 100 euros sounds. .... My opinion remains favorable trs.
With regard to the sound development environment to do anything with a microphone to record it is necessary to vibrate the air around so ........ It should not cut you need a good sound. Or so I recommend a plutt LEM DO21 I say ironically because it is a microphone that has proven itself in the hostile environment when you want to model but it's really a studio that not ring a LEM al to the source ignores the rest of the pice RODE him going CRER a pice of the sound image in which it is located so it must be of good quality.
I recommend if you want to get the RODE NT1 its best grain to pass directly into a lamp pramp (recess say to me, but the Difference is significant especially if you want to vote if you need a other micro or a little humiliated.

This is an large diaphragm condenser microphone. I have owned one for over 10 years. At the time it was relatively inexpensive for a large diaphragm condenser and got good reviews so thats why I bought it. It has no extra features or switches but it does come with an attachment for connecting to a stand. Its quality of build is medium. It is neither cheap nor particularly solidly well built but has held up fine over the years but I treat my equipment well.
I have used mine off and on throughout the years to record vocals, acoustic guitar, drums and electric guitar. I mainly use it now to record my band in my basement along with a Rode NT2 which is similar but better and which I bought at the same time. I use the two mics to get a stereo recording of the band.

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When I first bought this it was a ground breaking product. To my knowledge it was the very first affordable large diaphragm condenser mic on the market. Now I believe there are other makes and models available which I have not tried and cannot compare this to.
What I know about this mic is this:
It is not meant to be used in front of a loud guitar amp. It will distort horribly and could be ruined.
It does a decent job of recording acoustic guitar and vocals and drums and definitely records a much fuller frequency spectrum then a Shure SM58 or 57 and is therefore very useful in a budget home studio.
The NT2 sounds clearer and better.
The NT1 with an NT2 in stereo or maybe another NT1 make excellent room recordings of a band through a digital recording system. Everything is clear, full and present.
The bottom line is that the NT1 is a good mic for the home hobbyist but probably isn't suitable I assume for pros. If you can find one for a good price and have never used a large diaphragm condenser mic its probably a decent choice but it depends on the current competition. Its good for voice and acoustic guitar and will work great in stereo with another similar mic.