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Rode NT3 Medium-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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.

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Great for both studio and location work

Stylish 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 noise

The 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

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Diaphragm Size: 0.75" (19mm)
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 140dB
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 77dB (A weighted)
  • Self Noise: 16dB (A weighted)
  • Connector: XLR
  • Color: Silver
  • Weight: 0.82 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: NT3

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I have come to expect quality well above the price-point from Rode. This microphone is no exception. I acquired it for a specific purpose: recording and livestreaming services and concerts from a Cathedral--in the middle of a pandemic. In such difficult circumstances, quality gear makes things a great deal easier. This is certainly one of the most quiet (low self-noise) microphones I have ever used. Specifically, this microphone has been used for soloists singing with either an organ or a string quartet (plus continuo), with microphone placed ~20 inches in front of the singer. In a streamed concert of Handel's Messiah, it performed excellently for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass soloists. There was a noticeable positive difference between the NT3 and the various 1/2 inch condensers (some 4x the price of the NT3) I have used on previous concerts. It is much larger and heavier than a 1/2 condenser, but provides a lot of the sonic benefits of large-diaphragm condenser in a smaller, more manageable package.
by Ryan on

Great for Video ... better than the VideoMic

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 depth 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! ;-)
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: Owner, Asogomi Publishing International

A diiferent class !!!

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 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.
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: Singer/songwriter

My second NT3

I'm no expert on mics but I had used one of these on a fiddle demo for a woman heading to Nashville. It caught the grit of the fiddle without being harsh. I figured the less harsh effect would be good to tame finger noise on solo AC guitar and over bright cymbals so I bought a second to record in stereo.
by Fire Hazard Studios from Lodi, WI on
Music background: Musician/songwriter/recording engineer/producer

AMAZED

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 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.
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: RECORDING
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