All user reviews of 5/5 for the RODE NT3

This is my microphone to do everything I recorded acoustic guitar, sax, voice, sounds of tricks and Varis, the guitar coupled with a 57 (for the acute clear), used in overhead for recording and sound system and probably other stuff ...

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the sound is clean, shiny, fairly typical in the treble, but I like its color, especially on the cymbals
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RODE NT3
transistor condenser microphone

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<p> I used the microphone for two days to&nbsp;record my guitar amp which is a Vox&nbsp;AD60VT.
Obviously I did not push the amplifier volume too high to avoid damaging the microphone when placed in the close mic position at the speaker.</p><p>
Rsultat bleuffant, the standard hot round in the bass!

I usually&nbsp;record my amp with condenser microphones like the&nbsp;SAMSON CO1 CO2, or whatever condenser mic fits the situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;You have to&nbsp;spend time positioning and EQing the mics to get the right tone and they do produce a&nbsp;decent result. With the NT3 I was able to get a great tone in minimal time.</p>

What type of microphone? (live, recording, mixed...)
This Microphone definitely a recording mic.  If you were to set this up on stage with other instruments, it would most likely feed back very bad and pick up some of everythings sound.  It should only be used in a closed recording session for the best performance.

What technology? (electret, condenser...)
This is a condenser mic.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>



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What thing do you like most/least about it?
What I like most about this mic is its excellent sound quality and "crispness" for such a low price in comparison to other nice mics.  So far I have used it on vocals, drum overheads and a glockenspiel and every recording came out excellent.  I used a very high end Neuman mic in the studio where I recorded most of my current project.  The NT3 didn't perform as well as the Neuman in some cases, but it wasn't off by far.  In all honesty, it stood up pretty well in comparison, especially on vocals, and it costs a fraction of the cost (something like $4000 less). 
The only thing I didn't like about this mic was the case they give you with it, I have it (them actually, I own a pair) in a nice case now.  I'm sure there are other bad things about this mic, but in my case, I am very happy with it.

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
I had a Samson C3 and a studio projects B1 and B3, but those are all beginner/cheap mics.  I don't really recommend those for much.  Even though the NT3 is only a little more money than those, its leaps and bounds better in quality.  Rode has a really good thing going on.
What is your opinion about the value for the price?
The Price is amazing for the quality you get.  As for as I know, you won't be able to get a better mic without at least spending twice the amount.  Some of my other "recording musician" friends have some nicer Shure Condensers and they tell me they usually bend towards the Rodes in there sessions.  All in all, spending around $250 for a condenser and being honestly surprised at the quality is the reality when it comes to the NT3.
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?...
Yes, I would.  I plan on owning a nice collection of mics in the short future, but I am sure these will always serve a purpose in my recordings. 

Precision and quality of the sound?
If I had to quantify it, I would give them an 8 out of 10.  I have used some really!!! nice mics, and of course those mics were outstanding in all areas, so I can't give the NT3 a higher rating than 8.  But the 8 is only because the mics that cost $3000 or more definitely deserve the 9's and 10's.  But in the class of mics $500 or less, I have yet to hear one that really kicks the NT3's arse.

- What type of microphone? (live, recording, mixed...)
Recording.

- What technology? (electret, condenser...)
Condenser. Requires phantom.

Has an on-off switch but that's it.

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- For how long have you been using it?
A few years.

- What thing do you like most/least about it?
It provides.
Works great on acoustic guitar & vocals, but works on pretty much anything.
The mids are strong on this mic.

- Did you try many other models before getting this one?
Yes, i have an AKG C3000, AKG D5, M-Audio Sputnik and i've tried an MXL 990.
This performed well, 1-Sputnik 2- MXL 3-Rode. But it was close. Depends what you want, really, all 3 mics sound completely different and so do the other 2 in the list.
If the directivity is right for your needs then go for it. I think this is a very good mic!

- What is your opinion about the value for the price?
Was a gift so i really dunno how much it's worth but i think it's quite cheap, really. I would recommend it anytime.

- Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?...
Was a gift, so yes, i'd love to be given this again. Has been very useful and never ever let me down.