Rode NT3
Medium-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Cardioid Pickup Pattern
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Reliable and Brilliant Condenser Mic!
Stylish and modern, the nickel-body NT3 represents RODE's outstanding microphone technology. Built for studio, stage, and location work, the NT3 is made from only the finest components, and delivers the sonic results demanded by engineers and musicians alike. A true condenser microphone, the NT3 can be powered via its internal battery or by external phantom power. Its low self-noise, high fidelity performance, and value pricing makes it hard to beat. RODE NT3 Condenser Microphone at a Glance:- Great for both studio and location work
- True condenser design with ultra-low noise
- Sturdy and versatile for your toughest gigs!
Great for both studio and location workStylish and modern, the NT3 is a studio and location workhorse. With both 48V phantom and internal 9V battery operation, this RODE is at home anywhere. True condenser design with ultra-low noiseThe versatile NT3 can be handheld or stand mounted microphone depending on your needs. It incorporates a true externally polarized condenser (cardioid polar response) transducer with an ultra-low noise electronic circuit that has a high immunity to R.F. interference. Sturdy and versatile for your toughest gigs!The RODE NT3 incorporates a rugged welded and heat-treated mesh head and all metal body. An internal capsule shock mounting system keeps handling noise down. The NT3 is supplied in a zip pouch with a windshield, stand mount and thread adapter. RODE NT3 Condenser Microphone Features:- Capsule: Externally polarized 19mm (3/4") condenser
- Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
- Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20 kHz
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Sensitivity: -39dB re 1V/Pa (12mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-2dB
- Equivalent Noise: <17 dBA ("A"-weighted per `IEC268-15)
- Maximum Output: +9.5dBu (@ 1% THD into 1K)
- Dynamic Range: > 123dB (per IEC268-15)
- Maximum SPL: 140dB SPL (@ 1% THD into 1K)
- Signal/Noise Ratio: > 77dB (per IEC268-15)
- Power Requirements: P48, P24, P12 phantom 9V battery
The RODE NT3 Condenser Microphone fits into almost any studio situation!
| Specification |
Detail |
| Freq. Response |
20Hz-20kHz |
| Kind |
Small Diaphragm Condenser |
| Max. SPL |
140 dB |
| Notes |
Phantom or Battery Power |
| Polar Pattern |
Hypercardioid |
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Great for Video ... better than the VideoMic
by Tim Warneka from Cleveland, OH
November 14, 2008
Music Background: Owner, Asogomi Publishing International
I recently purchased an NT3 to replace the Rode VideoMic for recording live video. I'm a keynote speaker and I video record all of my speeches.
The NT3's awesome sound has added more d ... read more [+]epth to my recordings. The ability to power with either a 9v or 48 v phantom power makes this a flexible microphone for use in the field or in the studio ... I can slip the NT3 into the shoe mount on my video camera and go, or I can mount it on a boom pole over my talent in the studio.
Best of all, like all things Rode, the price point is fantastic! Great quality for a decent price.
I highly recommend the NT3 ... and Sweetwater! ;-) close [-]
A diiferent class !!!
by David from London
August 2, 2008
Music Background: Singer/songwriter
I brought this mic as I heard some clips of folk using this on youtube.
I purchased one and man it really is quality . I also saw a promotion video and the guy was saying that its built ... read more [+] with top quality components.
The sound has a lot of depth to it . I use mine for live vocal gigs with a Soundcraft epm6 mixer.
The amazing thing about this mic is that you hardly need much gain it picks up on the slidders of my mixer at number 3 with crystal clarity. close [-]
AMAZED
by RICO LOPEZ from KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
July 23, 2006
Music Background: RECORDING
ON RECIEVING THIS MIC I SET UP A A-B WITH MY AT4047,
ALTHOUGH THE 4047 WAS A LOT MORE SENSITIVE ON PICKING UP THE LOW END THE NT3 WAS OVERALL MORE BALANCED. IT HAS SERVED ME VERY WELL ON VOCALS ... read more [+] BOTH LIVE AND RECORDED,IN FACT I SOLD MY 4047 BECAUSE THIS ONE SOUNDS SO GOOD IN MORE AREAS,IS MORE THEN HALF THE PRICE,TO ME MORE RUGGED AND HAS THE COOL 9V BATTERY FEATURE. I WOULD BUY ANOTHER. close [-]
Very affordable quality bright sounding mic
by Arvid from Jakarta, Indonesia
August 10, 2006
Music Background: Recording Engineer, bassist
Own a pair of NT3, used it on drum overheads and ambients, strings overheads, backing vocals, acoustic guitars. It performed great! I got numerous praises for the drum overhead after recording with th ... read more [+]is mic. Its clear, but not harsh. So far I've never used it for vocal solo, but for everything else that i used it for, i've never got a bad sound out of it. In terms of reliability, it has its own 9V battery for phantom, and I dropped it more than once, but because of its solid built, i found no dent on the grill,or any malfuctions what soever. Very cool mic to have on your arsenal. close [-]
Not too shabby
by Eric from CT - E-Motion Productions - stop_pre@hotmail.com
September 1, 2004
Music Background:
If you are looking at this mic, I'm sure you've already thought about the AKG C1000 and maybe the AT3040 mics. The NT3 is superior to both of these. As we all know, the C1000 is a great deal ... read more [+], but the sound of that mic is cheap, brittle and tinny. The NT3 will give you a crisp high end without sounding harsh. The NT3 has a pretty tight pattern with a great casing. It's durable and good looking, plus takes 9V power for field work. As a sample-gathering mic I rate this mic a 7 out of 10 because it is easy to use, durable, battery powered, includes a switch and sounds great. As a studio mic I give it a 7 of 10 again for the same reasons, and for the tight cardioid pattern. This mic wouldn't really make a good set of overheads, nor a good stereo pair, but as a mic accompanying a large diaphragm (C414 on an acoustic, TLM 193 on piano or any tube mic on a cab) or tube mic, this is great for brightening up a tough instrument. This mic is OK on percussion as well (such as hand drums), but again, lacks the characteristics to be a good set of overheads (they sound OK, but don't have the natural and lively sound you get from a matched stereo pair or a stereo mic-- there's just something missing...). If you can find one at a good price, scoop it up because it is a great addition to a mic locker for a small price. Not my "go-to" for any situation, but it has it's moments in the supporting cast! close [-]
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