All user reviews for the RODE NT5

Condenser microphones, cardioid, Matched Pair bought and taken for Stereo (overhead drums, acoustic instruments ...).
The pickups seem very robust, they are beautiful-what-makes it even better, the quality of manufacture is indniable me and the whole air srieux. I do not like books with the pliers, it must be stressed to slide the microphones, was a little afraid to beginners, then we say that for once, has strengthened the ide large solid pickups.

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I the boards for 2 days express my limits are, it says I can see several things about the results I get back in superb guitar for games arpges ... proximity beautiful beautiful color, very brief meeting in this area. Taking the guitar to gaming agreement (such rhythmic ballad), decision is more complex, you really spend time testing DIFFERENT taps and diffrent configurations, failing to hear this aspect "brilliant "see aggressive sometimes criticized this pair of microphone. In any case they have a nice DEFINITIONS and can be taken without a back to hurt!
This is THE FIRST pair j'achte that, but I could test the dj Neumann KM184 on the same guitar and the Oktava MK-012 (a Leslie!). The Rode have brighter aspect is sr, but a good sound balance position. Any fawn in this price range is more than interesting! I believe that all the microphones in this range have a default or another, the Rodes is a bit aggressive, the Oktava less taken, in short ... achte of Schoeps can!
I the boards for now plugs directly into my 16 tracks, the breath is the foundation but may be Submitted grate without much problem. In the future they will passs by pramp 'Goldmike SPL.

Pair of condenser microphones blah blah blah ...
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I use them for 2 years. I use it mainly to record the sound of amateur theater (which I also filmed: site of the band with extracts from documents ( http://www.grebz.fr/theatre/divers_theatre.php ) ).

My opinion is that I love! I hang above the stage at about 4m high, and from the control, I can hear the actors talk in whispers behind the scenes Ultra Sensitive ...

This is my first condenser microphones, so I discovered and love.
I like their quality of sound reproduction, fidelity, they look very fine, very elegant and also their versatility. I also used to catch the voice or guitar (in atmosphere in the room) and they always give a very good result.

The flip side of their sensitivity is that they do not forgive anything. Any extraneous noise will be faithfully recorded, but the opposite would be unforgivable!

Their price is quite high in absolute terms for an amateur like me, but given the results, I think it's justified (about 300 euros new). They come in a briefcase that looks like electric drills but stored in the foam and thus well protected, with their caps and adapters for microphone stands.
The only thing that bothers me is that you have a phantom power to save. Normal, of course, they are static, but I find it frustrating not being able to use it outside, to shoot a short film or delirium with pals ...

However, with a laptop and a self-powered audio interface (such Alesis I/O2 ( https://carte-son-externe.alesis.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index%2Cidproduit%2C56401%2Cmao%2Cio2.html ) ), it is possible to use outdoors without using a mixer. This is not the easiest or most convenient, but I do with what I have available

I would do without hesitation that choice, especially at this price. The value is excellent!

My site, the site of Grebz ( http://www.grebz.fr/musique_grebz.php ) with pop rock songs of my own.

Condenser microphone cardio,
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I have a pair for 3 years ... It has not budged. Instead, I rediscovered her in making its decision (because the new stuff as and when ...)

And I was pleasantly surprised during my last miking acoustic guitar (rhythm) in XY stereo miking.
It sounds airy, very rich (a little runny in the lower midrange). Really nice! Let's say I found the sound of this guitar when I passed from the control room of the recording. This guitar fits well with other instruments at the flat.

I sometimes blame them for being a little "hard" tiring to listen to some decision and sometimes a bit aggressive in the upper midrange (eg cymbals). Not that I would put microphones in overhead for a battery jazz. But for rock it works well!
Views defining and precision, it is clearly better, but it's more expensive of course. It is obviously not in the high-end ...

on the other hand, they are more sensitive to wind than other microphones in the same style (to avoid outdoor)

So still a very good value for money. It is located in the entry-level ... quite correct Do not dream to get the sound of your dreams.

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Transducer: Condenser

Directivity: Cardio

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Several years ...

YES bcp small condos in my studies, at work, ...
(KM 184, C451, etc ...)

The ratio Q / price is excellent
and I think that that's the strength I like most ...

Well ok it sounds a KM not the same even if we feel that Rode was "a little inspiration for the look ... the price is not the same either ...

In short we could say that the NT5 is the affordable alternative KM184 ...

I use them mainly for overhead drums, I could try them also on the voice, taking on outside, and guitars.

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3 years
I made a comparison accurate (overheads, even offering, same room, without touching the settings of the slice, etc..) with two standard references: AKG C451 and Neumann KM184. nivo wholesale prices ac double each time (neumann = 2 times the price akg = 4 times that of Rode). frankly, the NT5 is doing more than well: the C451 is a bit brighter, but with a little eq mm was the thing with the Rode. when the neumann, they are a bit more neutral, but frankly the difference is not obvious finesse. So basically they provide, I have not found better than the NT5 in the same price, if one takes into account the product in its entirety: robustness, quality, versatility, etc.. perfect as a pair of static home studio when trying anyway sthg seriously.
WARNING: not recommended outdoors, there are really too sensitive to the breath / wind. ditto for a vote even with a antipop c limit, better a large diaphragm in mm price.

The Rode NT5 is a nice pencil mic or small diaphragm condenser by Rode that packs a great bang for buck. These mics sound crystal clear! There is something very transparent about these mics that makes your recording sound like you're standing next to it, but there's a bit of an added sheen on the top end. Once in a while the added sheen that you get with these mics does seem to be a bit much and you'll want to tamp down the high frequencies with EQ. But overall these mics sound very good and very nicely priced. You can get them in a matched stereo pair, which comes in a nice package complete with mounts and windscreens in a protective case. When you get the capsules separated, unlike the NT4, you have lot more flexibility in terms of your stereo arrangement. I really would recommend getting the discrete pair of NT5's over the NT4, simply because using a stereo spaced pair often just sounds better than an XY setup. These don't have the weird cable that the NT4 needs because they're discrete. They connect with the standard XLR cable, and they do need phantom power to work.

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I don't own these, but I have used them many times at studios that I've freelanced at. They are a fairly common mic, and are used a lot for drum overheads and for miking up orchestral sections in stereo. They have a very clean and clinical sound, which may or may not be what you're looking for. They are very sensitive and handle transients very well, but they don't sound as smooth as say a Neumann KM184. These cost way less though, and they definitely are quality mics. Rode is known for their great value, and it shows with these NT5's.

The Rode NT5s are a pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones that I have used extensively in the studio, mostly on drums and acoustic guitars.

OVERALL OPINION

These mics are great as a stereo pair. While these aren't the Neumann KM184s, these little things are still great for drum overheads and acoustic instruments when you want that certain high end twang. I also have a pair of AKG C1000s and in my opinion these are a better bang for your buck. If I'm not mistaken, these have gone up a bit in price since I purchased them, which tells me that they are becoming more and more popular for a set of stereo small-diaphragm mics in project studios that maybe wouldn't be able to afford the Neumann KM184s. Compared to the KM184s, the price is outstanding and is a great bang for your buck. I believe I will hold on to these until I can afford a pair of KM184s.