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NTK Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone with Stand and Cable

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A Game-changing Mic for Your Studio

The Rode NTK large-diaphragm tube condenser mic can more than hold its own against yesteryear’s highly sought-after (and highly-priced) golden-age vintage microphones. The NTK uses an externally polarized capsule with a twin-triode 6922 tube that combines for a rich, naturally silky-smooth sonic character with a vintage touch — it's the best of the classic and modern sonic worlds! From capturing the organic tones of acoustic guitar and piano in vivid detail to adding a warm, emphatic appeal to lead vocals and voice-over narration, the NTK’s gentle presence boost makes everything sound good. Don’t be shy: the tone really opens up as you hit the capsule with more level! The NTK comes in tandem with a power supply, a 7-pin mic cable, an SM6 shockmount, and a handy carrying pouch. For the humble price tag? The Rode NTK large-diaphragm tube condenser mic is a no-brainer for vocalists and acoustic musicians around Sweetwater!

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Warm, detailed, low noise

That’s the studio mic trifecta! The NTK’s 1-inch capsule with accompanying gold-plated diaphragm is the first ingredient in this mic’s recipe for studio success. Its super sensitive transducer also houses a twin-triode 6922 tube that’s specifically assembled with Class “A” circuitry to cross the ears of the pickiest audiophiles with pro-grade quality. Consequentially, the effect on your tracks is a superb injection of warm and rich tube tone that excels across a substantial dynamic range. It operates with exceptionally low noise thanks to its high level of RF rejection. That means cleaner and more detailed tracking with a natural tone that will complement vocals and single-instrument recording sessions with a grace like no other can for the price.

Reinforced and ready for success

When you order your Rode NTK, you aren’t just getting one heck of a large diaphragm tube condenser microphone! Heat-treated steel reinforces the mic’s mesh head for ultra-tough durability built to last. Along with the mic, you’ll receive a dedicated power supply, a 7-pin microphone cable, and an SM6 shockmount to get up and running in your studio in no time. It all packs up in a convenient carrying pouch, so the NTK is ready to travel by your side wherever you need to record!

Rode NTK Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone Features:

  • Large, 1-inch gold-plated diaphragm
  • Sensitive transducer with twin-triode 6922 tube and Class "A” circuitry
  • Warm, rich, and detailed natural tone with tremendous dynamic range
  • Perfect choice for single instrument recording and vocals/narration
  • High level of RF rejection delivers studio-grade low-noise operation
  • High strength, heat-treated steel mesh head is ultra-durable
  • Included power supply, 7-pin mic cable, SM6 shockmount, and carrying pouch

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Tube Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Diaphragm Size: 1" (25.4mm)
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 158dB SPL
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 82dB (A weighted)
  • Self Noise: 12dB (A weighted)
  • Tube: 6922
  • Color: Silver
  • Power Source: External Power Supply
  • Connector: 7-pin (mic), 3-pin XLR (power supply)
  • Weight: 1.68 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: SM6 Shockmount
  • Manufacturer Part Number: NTK

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Amazing Mic For The Price

So to those that think the mic is too bright, tinny, etc. No. It's not. The mic has a bit of a presence boost around 5-6k and another around 10-12k that gives it some nice air, by no means is this overdone or hyped in any way. You want over done high end, try some of the MXL mics or a Neumann TLM103. This mic sings on piano, acoustic guitar. Sounds great as a drum room mic and its fantastic as a vocal mic. The mic's been around for over 20 years now. The build quality is punching WAY above its price point. There's a reason this mic wasn't discontinued or even updated. They got it right the first time.
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A great way to upgrade

I've been building my home studio for a few years, and as my capabilities grow, so does the need for better gear. Sweetwater has been a go-to supply house. During a recording session at another studio last month, I heard a tube condenser (an entry-level brand) used for the first time, and was completely won over by the sound of my voice through a tube mic. I began my search a Sweetwater and found this Rode NTK at a very affordable price, and used it in a recording session the same day I received it. This mic picked up a silkier quality in my voice that I had not heard from my other condensers or ribbons. This will be one of my mics of choice for as long as I own it.
by Saji Villoth from Milwaukee, WI on
Music background: Performing Musician for 30 years, home studio for 6 years

Excellent mic for Voice Over narration

Out of the box, this $600 RODE tube mic sounded like me without extra EQ or processing often needed with other mics. I use this mic in sound booth 'C' for lengthier projects such as narrations, video sound tracks and e-learning. In contrast, I use the RODE Broadcaster mic in VO booth 'A' for quick turn around projects such as radio/TV commercials, IVR prompts, short VO scripts etc. because it has a nearly identical sound without added EQ and processing. I recommend the RODE NTK Tube mic as a "go-to" mic for new and experienced voice over talent who want a clean, professional quality sound from a $600 microphone! It might also be a great mic for male vocals if you're looking to capture the true sound of your voice without coloring!
by Bob Hutchings from Boise ID on
Music background: Voice Over Talent & 40yr studio professional

Compare ntk to warm 251.

I have owned the NTK for about 7 years. I found that it was very hot and a touch brittle. I swapped out the tube that was in it for a New Old Stock Mullard from the 60's. It lowered the gain and smoothed it right out. Today I received a warm 251 from Sweetwater and compared the two side by side into an audient pre. They are very similar on my voice, (haven't tried it on anything else yet) although the warm 251 was a touch smoother on the top end.
by CT from NJ on
Music background: Engineer and bassist for national bands.

Fantastic specialty use professional microphone

As a professional recording artist and record producer, I have a private studio with very high end gear. In terms of microphones this means: NEUMANN M149 TUBE, AEA R84, and so forth, to give you a quick idea. Artists come to me from industry centers such as New York, to get my vision and recording experience with real instruments and voice and also because of my vintage and state of the art outboard equipment and recording room acoustics. Given this context. I have the choice of using what I like and what is actually great, and not hyped products that are not made to excel but to meet price point requirements and profit margins exclusively. The Rode NTK is one of the first microphones I bought, when Rode was starting out. I tested it alongside the Neumann U87ai, and the Rode had a superior high end register devoid of hash compared to the U87, which was superior in the low mids. The U87 can't be beat for that in it's league for numerous reasons. The Rode is wonderfully smooth and silky mic. in the highs and lows. It's however, a smiley curve microphone. Great for bass guitar, kick drum, electric guitars/amps that are a bit too midrange-heavy when recorded. It also is brilliant on cymbals,bells, triangle, soprano voice, chimes... I recommend changing the stock tube and getting a British PM brand tube. The stock tube that came with mine was a ghastly sovtek. It was like putting monster truck tires on a Alfa-Romeo: harsh,hashy,stiff and distorted!...Rode probably thinks that the NTK mic won't be used by discerning clients anyway and the cost of a good tube would increase the price just enough to make it a bit more costly...which would discourage the amateur client or aspiring engineer unwilling or currently incapable of spending very much... Summary: Killer specialty mic for professional studios. Caveat: No midrange response to speak off compared to high end mics. Conclusion: Fantastic specialty microphone ( bass and high mids/highs only) at a ridiculously affordable price!...
by NEY MELLO from Maryland on
Music background: Award-winning guitarist/composer, professional record producer, music educator. acoustic instrument, orchestral, and voice recording psecialits

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David Stewart

While most would understandably be interested in the NTK as a vocal mic, and it is a good one, it makes a great all-around mic for many purposes. Recently I used one on a bass guitar cabinet. After trying several other high quality dynamic and condenser mics first the NTK was the one that brought the proper balance of articulation, low end, and warmth to the track. Great all around mic.

Derek Senestraro

The NTK delivers the smooth sound of a tube microphone at an outstanding price. For anyone looking at condenser microphones in this price range, this is the perfect way to get into a warm sounding tube for vocals and many acoustic instruments as well.
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