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An Incredible Deal on a Matched Pair of Condenser Mics!

RODE microphones have earned a great reputation in the past several years for providing excellent studio-quality microphones at a price that's more accessible to many people. If you're looking for affordable small-diaphragm condenser microphones, take a look at a matched pair of RODE NT5s. These mics give you the kind of performance that far exceeds what you'd expect from condensers at this price point. NT5s are excellent mics for recording practically any instrument — guitar, flute, violin, saxophone, drums, you name it! As soon as you start recording with RODE NT5s, you'll understand why they've become popular, not only in project studios but in many pro studios as well.

These NT5s come as a carefully matched stereo pair for the cost of a typical single condenser. And since you also get a pair of windshields, a pair of mic clips, and a custom carrying case, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better deal. The NT5s have been seen parked over drum kits in countless studios of all calibers, but you can use them for many other instruments as well. The extremely flat frequency response has just a little dip in the low frequencies with small bumps in the presence range, making them great all-around mics for anything from acoustic guitars to violin.

RODE NT5 Matched Pair of Small-diaphragm Condenser Mics Features:
  • True condenser transducers
  • Gold sputtered 1/2" capsules
  • Heavy duty satin-nickel-plated bodies
  • Full frequency response
  • Low-noise, surface-mount transformerless circuitry
  • Supplied as a matched pair in a custom carrying case
  • Includes two WS5 wind shields
  • Includes two RM5 stand mount, plus a 3/8" to 5/8" thread adapter
  • Requires +48V phantom power
When you get a pair of RODE NT5s, you get more mic for a less money!

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Mono/Stereo: Stereo Pair
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Diaphragm Size: 0.5" (12.5mm)
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 143dB
  • Output Impedance: 100 ohms
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 78dB (A weighted)
  • Self Noise: 16dB (A weighted)
  • Connector: XLR
  • Color: Silver
  • Power Source: 12-48V phantom power
  • Dimensions: 4.5" x 0.79"
  • Weight: 0.22 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: Storage Pouch, Mic Clips, Windscreens
  • Manufacturer Part Number: NT5MP

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Rode Nt-5 pair for recordng a singer/guitarist
I have had these litte mics for many years. So many of the reviewers have described the matched pair of NT-5 so very well. I use them mostly for XY stereo recording of singer/guitarists. They capture the sound and performance
of guitar and vocal as one organic mix beautifully. they are crystal claer with great presence if positioned about two feet away on a stereo bar. I previously usd a pair of Audio-Technica AT-4031 small diaphgram mics. They were nice too but did not have the overall depth of the Rodes and the sensitivity in my opinion. In particular, these mics capture vocals so very well for a small diaphgram microphone when recording this way. I have not tried recordng wth the avaialble omni capsules but my do so in the future. I was surprised to see that a few of the revierwers felt the NT-5s were overly bright. i find the overall sound full and blanced tone wise and I think
it's ability to pick up lower frequencies is better tha many small d's out there. I thing that is why male vocalsits especially baritones are captured so well by it. Again, I used it only in XY (guitar and vocal as one unit) for a point of reference. Love these mics!
Music background: Singer/Songwriter
Fantastic Overhead Mics
I bought a matched pair of these back in 2006. I've used them as overheads mics for 100's of records.

Recently I switched over to C414's to change it up. Call me nuts, but I honestly I prefer the NT5's over the AKG's. The stereo image is a touch better on the AKG's but I've had more issues with annoying frequencies then using the NT5's. I find myself having to do so much subtractive eq to get them to sit right in the mix. I'm switching back to using the Rode's.

Rode is a solid company. I remember using them in recording school back in 1999 and being blown away at the NT1.
Music background: Producer / Engineer @Warrior Sound
Magnificent for live sound and recording
I've used these for both live performance and recording, with mandolin, voice and guitar, and found them to be accurate but not overly flattering (If these sound harsh, you're spending too much money -- try the Rode M5). Gorgeous, crisp sounds with strong and pleasing overtones. For live performance I found them very accurate in pickup pattern, which made it easy to place mic correctly to avoid feedback, even with pretty hefty amplification for live audience. I recommend them highly!
Music background: Professional teacher, author, performer
Perfect
I record symphony orchestras in concert and occasionally dedicated recording sessions.

I own, or have owned all the Boutique brands, and they are, IMHO, almost as good as the Rodes in their use as a practical tool.

Yes, you heard that correctly. The best similar function, mics of European origins are a very close 2nd in performance ... but a long way in price-performance ratio.

The NT5s have been in continuous production since 2002, and have been refined in consistency and efficiency of manufacturing. And with world class engineers like Tony Faulkner on the development team, you know the quality is there.

The "brightness" that some people cite in their reviews I prefer to label as "sweetness", and is a great attribute when micing strings in the farfield.

Just used a Gerzon array over the strings on a concert last night. Beautiful.

I'm ordering 3 more pairs. Another array over the winds, one on the tympani, two on the piano and one spare. I don't use a lot of mics, 4-7 usually.

Reluctantly retiring / selling my European cache of mics. I dearly love them, but time to change scenery. At my age, what the heck!

Also, another thumbs up for the Rode K2. I have three and there is no competition.

Now, if I drop a mic, or one is misplaced, I won't cry as much.

Thanks to Sweetwater and Shelby for their unwavering service.
Music background: Woodwinds
nice mic pair
worked well for the choir application I have tried . just what I needed
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David Klausner
Really stunning sound quality for the money. You have to spend several times the price of these mics to get a small diaphragm condenser that performs even a little bit better.
Nick Schenkel
I bought these mics to "hold me over" until I could afford some of the more expensive small diaphragm condensers, and was absolutely amazed at how good they sound! I find myself using the NT5s more than I would have ever imagined, and loving the results. When I need a bright and detailed signal, these mics perform exceptionally well. Given the price, you owe it to yourself to give these a shot. I’m sure that you will be every bit as pleased with the results.
The NT5 is one of Rode's newest offerings, as well as a new player in the small condenser mic market. Small condenser mics like this are very useful in the studio and on stage for working with all sorts of acoustic instruments and percussion. Added Value! As with the entire Rode line these mics are extremely affordable. When you buy the NT5's you don't just get a microphone, you in fact get a pair of microphones in a nice case that exudes roadworthiness. The included windscreens are also a nice touch. I had a couple of chances to use the NT5's to mic up acoustic guitar. I discovered that they have a very even sound, with a presence peak in the high mids. They also had little emphasis of the low mids and bass frequencies which is typical for this type of mic. Even though they didn't hype the bass, they did seem to efficiently pick up frequencies way down into subsonics, as such I would suggest having a highpass filter on hand whenever us ing these mics. I was able to get great sounds out of both of the Takamine acoustic guitars that were used. Both had very different sounds to them, one was rather boomy, the other was pretty midrange heavy. Quite a bit of adjustment had to be made to capture the boomy guitar without making it sound that way. On the midrange heavy guitar, being able to get in close, and capture some really low end stuff helped it gain some body and meat in the recording. Against The Competition When put up against mics that cost considerably more than the NT5's they fair very well. A distinguished ear could pick out a number of reasons that other small condensers cost more. But with that in mind, most musicians/engineers on a budget will find this to be an excellent choice. Any studio would find them a welcomed addition to their collection.
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