All user reviews for the RODE NT1

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?!

OVERALL OPINION

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!

Technical character: see other posts ...

OVERALL OPINION

Bought new 5 years ago it just me rveler its potential with a quality converter (MOTU 828) a suspension worthy of the name. What a slap! The precision of the sound is excelente, from an SM58 breath is imperceptible. Lgre bump in the mdium. It really captures everything in its fields of action. I did not immediately realize that c'tait my fridge in the pice of this hum ct returning from time to time! I will use it to record the sounds of the fort.
-To the song is perfect, the sound is warm, with a pr lamps must be tasty
-For an acoustic guitar, bass are a little invasive, it is in Galise consquence.
For the price of nine, and even more OCCAZ is an excellent new micro, my level seen the rest of the stuff, better do not serve me.

All technical specifications have been given in previous opinions.

OVERALL OPINION

Following a recording I made a week ago, during which I used 2 NT1, I would like to give my opinion on this microphone become relatively common in homestudistes.
For recording in question, was a vocal group (six girls) in a style "world music". The NT1 2 were placed on two of the singers in micro proximity and then taking ambiance ... In short this is what emerges:
The microphone does not ring! But not at all!
The reasons for this opinion:
- First, you feel a lump in the upper medium, which must have the role of "boss of presence" but that makes the sound more metallic and aggressive than "present" votes on related to the treble.
- Then, for low voice, with more roundness, the sound is much softer, the presence of humpback cited above that does that and add a hissing sound when the nasal side of the level increases.
- And finally the last point, this microphone does not cash a high noise level, it highlights the two bad points mentioned above.
If I can write reviews as disastrous, it is because on the one hand I battle in recent days on the mix of the catch with the NT1 to the tune of Renaissance and plugs it does not sound good, and to Because all the other buyers will find much better at Studio project (B1 and C1, and indeed I wait to test the new version which seems pretty good), or even in Berhinger (B2 )!!!! (and yet I'm really not a fan)
I have nothing against RODE but now it seemed useful to cry, given the number of positive opinions.

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OVERALL OPINION

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.

The NT1 is a well-typed micro he has his "sound".
Use of a voice, an electric guitar amp.

OVERALL OPINION

Used by chance in the studio of a friend who had to buy a euro grip ...
Despite its price, and therefore its manufacturing quality, I love her "his" well-typed than other much more expensive microphones did not!
A small pre amp is Necessary for having "heat" ...
I experimented with a ART Tube MP from home, and the crowd with a 737 AVALON, and behavior remains gnralement reliable and Fidler.
I do not add it in my stock hardware, but it changes something bland like a S.. RE SM58!
So for a home studioiste beginners, it is a good approach, it will be a microphone on the ear not easy, and find his happiness ... srement unless it can buy a TLM103!
Finally for the price, I give it average.

everything has already been said: a static large membrane

OVERALL OPINION

It must be a year since I have been using it. Bought new less than 150 euros, I use it for vocals in the studio and for guitar amplifiers, connected to a tube preamp SPL. The price / quality ratio is excellent. This mic has a lot of momentum, does not blow. on the other hand, there must be impeccable room acoustics, because it will impreigne the microphone, even "glued" to the membrane.
In terms of sound color, it's all subjective, but here I'm not a big fan, at least on my voice: I find the sound too aggressive, too cold for my taste. I finally arrive at more satisfactory results with a good dynamic hypercardioid! With experience, I will not make this choice again: I moved into the AKG Perception series, which I have a small-diaphragm model for drums and gives great results, for one low price.

The Rode NT1 is the original version of the NT1 microphone, which has been replaced by the popular NT1A. I don't believe that there's too much of a difference between the two of them other than I don't believe that this one being many any more. The NT1-A is the 'anniversary' edition, although I don't know what the anniversary is. The anniversary edition is also gold, while this is white. Other than that, I believe that they are the same exact microphones. The NT1 has a sleek design and a cardioid pick up pattern. It's a condenser microphone so it will indeed require phantom power, and will pick up frequencies between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. There isn't a pad or any roll off features to be aware of with the NT1.

OVERALL OPINION

Since there's no real difference between the Rode NT1 and the Rode NT1-A, both are definitely viable options as a condenser microphone for your home studio. The NT1 has a super clean sound and picks up everything in the room, which can be both a good and bad thing depending on how you're using it. I've used the NT1 mostly for recording vocals, and it's attention to detail here really makes it a nice mic to have around. While it can definitely be a bit harsh sounding since it's so brilliant, when used properly I think you can work this to your advantage. I wouldn't say that I'd encourage you to go with the NT1 over the NT1-A, but I'd go with whichever you can get the cheapest. Either way you're going to be getting a great deal as the NT1 is probably the mic out there that gives you the most bang for your buck. At $200 US dollars new, you're going to be hard pressed to find a mic of it's caliber for the same price or cheaper. If you're looking for an all purpose condenser microphone for your home studio and are trying to spend the least amount possible to still get a quality microphone, look no further than the Rode NT1.