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Rode NT1-A (No Longer Available)

Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount

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Just Say NO To Noise!

RODE's NT1-A is one of the world's quietest microphones! Why is that important? Low noise will give your work the dynamics you deserve. Adding noise from any device, especially at the source, only degrades your performance. The NT1-A has a self-noise of only 5 dB-A! The NT1-A can handle 137dB SPL so you can be confident that even in front of loud guitar cabinets, your recording won't distort due to overload. By providing ultra-quiet operation and being versatile enough to handle a wide variety of signals, the NT1-A is an affordable studio solution!

RODE NT1-A At-a-Glance:
  • Works on Any Sound Source
  • Included Accessories


Works on Any Sound Source
The NT1-A is just at home in front of a world class vocalist as it is in front of a guitar cabinet. Acoustic guitars sing through the NT1-A, and the 137dB SPL prevents overloads no matter what the sound source. The low self noise ensures that even the faintest whisper will be captured with exceptional detail. The NT1-A is affordable enough to purchase a pair of them for overheads and stereo placement.

Included Accessories
Continuing the tradition of the original NT1, the NT1-A is a budget-busting microphone that delivers great sound and quality that you can see and hear. The body is satin, nickel-plated and RODE includes a dedicated shock mount and zip pouch.

RODE NT1-A Features:
  • Acoustic Principle: Externally polarized 1" condenser with gold-plated membrane
  • Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.
  • Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz~20 kHz
  • Dynamic Range: > 132 dB
  • Maximum SPL: 137 dB
  • Cardioid Polar Pattern
  • Ultra-low noise transformerless circuitry
  • State of the art surface mount electronics
  • Heavy duty satin nickel finish
  • Internal shock-mounting system
  • Gold plated output connectors
  • True Condenser (externally biased)
  • Full (20Hz - 20 kHz) frequency response

RODE NT1-A - A budget-priced mic that really rocks!



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Reviews
based on 35 customer reviews

Sweetwater Advice

Rob Russell
Don't let the price of this mic fool you. The NT-1A has been my favorite mic for horns on stage for several years. The high SPL tolerances and ability to reproduce delicate sounds make its great for everything from rocking trumpets to jazzy saxes.
Bob Furlong
I was a big fan of the NT1, and Rode has done it again with the NT1A. A great first "big boy" mic for the project studio or a versatile addition to any professional mic closet.

Natural, lifelike, clear sound

by Tommy from Kansas
July 17, 2009
Music Background: Hobbyist
I've used this mic to record acoustic guitar and vocals. The results sound like a perfect image of the sound that went into the mic, which is just what I want. Perfectly balanced from the lowest to hi... read more [+]ghest frequencies. What comes out of the monitors sounds exactly like me. Very lifelike. The cardioid pattern is very effective--a wide image on one side of the mic (easily captures both acoustic guitar and singing at the same time) and great rejection from the sides and back, so I can eliminate all the noise from my PC fans by just pointing the mic away from it--works much better for this than other mics I've used. The included shock mount is great too. I read a ton of reviews and thought this mic might provide results comparable to MUCH more expensive mics. It seems I was right. Amazing value. close [-]

Unbeatable for the Price

by Ryan from Austin, TX
May 1, 2009
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Pro Musician
For the price, it's very hard to find a better mic. It sounds good on vocals, electric guitar, and acoustic.

If are searching for a nice large diaphragm condenser in the ~$200 price ran... read more [+]ge, look no further. close [-]

Good, but what you pay for.

by Tim C from Surrey
January 26, 2009
Music Background: Tonmeister, Sound Engineer
This mic is absolutely amazing value for money, especially with a S/N of 5dB! Has a nice clean sound, a very slight "smile" frequency response, which is what gives it this presence boost.

... read more [+]> As I say, it is very good for the money, but if you want something that sounds like a 414 or U87 then get one of them.

It's only problem is that it is fixed-pattern and so not hugely adaptable but it's great for recording acoustic, vocals or as jazz drum overheads (stereo pair) close [-]
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