Gearank High Notes
- 2022.03: Equal Highest Rated USB Condenser Mic Under $100
Tied With:- Pyle PDMIKT100
FIFINE K690 - Pyle PDMIKT100
- 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