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Gearank High Notes

• 2022.03: Equal Highest Rated USB Condenser Mic Under $100
  Tied With:
  Pyle PDMIKT100
  FIFINE K690
  

• 2021.03: Equal Highest Rated USB Condenser Mic Under $100
  Tied With:
  Blue Yeti Nano
  

• 2020.09: Highest Rated USB Condenser Mic Under $100

Gearank Recommendation

The NT-USB Mini was on our recommended list for Condenser Mics Under $100 from September 2020 until August 2022 when it was removed due to being out-ranked by other microphones.

Overview

Not to be confused with the original NT-USB, the NT-USB Mini is Rode's answer to the demand for a studio-quality microphone in a compact, easily transportable format.

Initially designed with podcasters, streamers, and voice over artists in mind, the Rode NT-USB is equally as adept at recording instruments and field recordings.

It also features plug and play functionality and zero-latency monitoring.

There is not one thing that the NT-USB Mini can't do. Even now, more and more users are finding creative ways of using this little mic. If you want a USB Mic that is capable of handling many different use case scenarios with great results, the NT-USB Mini is an amazing pick.

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Max SPL: 121dB
• Power Requirements: 5V USB power
• Device / Operating System compatibility: Class - Compliant USB ,Windows 10, Mac OS 10.10 or higher with USB 2.0
• Sampling Rate: 48kHz
• Bit Depth: 24-bit