Website | Source | *Rating Value |
Gearspace | musicgen | 90/100 |
Bonedo (German) | Nick Mavridis | 90/100 |
EMMAG | EMmag US | 90/100 |
Overview
A fun fact about the Rode NT series is that it’s actually named from the way the company’s microphone initially took off, described as “like a rat up a drain pipe”. The unofficial title of Rode’s first microphone was the Rodent-1, which was later changed to Rode NT-1.
The most notable feature of this microphone is that it’s one of the most affordable microphones to feature gold sputtering. Gold is a very effective conductor of electricity and is highly resistant to corrosion so that it retains its conductivity for long periods, which is why you often see it on high-end audio equipment. Gold sputtering uses a thin layer of gold which helps to maintain conductivity while still keeping costs relatively low. This is especially beneficial on microphone capsules (which is where the sputtering is used on the Rode NT-5) as it allows the material to still move quickly while retaining conductive properties.
This goes a long way in increasing a microphone’s performance, and is likely a part of the reason why the NT-5 pair is so highly reviewed.
Key Features
- Type: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20 to 20000 Hz
- Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
- Impedance: 100 ohms
- Maximum SPL: 143 dB
- Dynamic Range: Not specified
- Equivalent Noise Level: 16dBA (A-weighted)
- Power Requirements: 24V or 48V Phantom Power
- Connection Material: Not specified
- Weight: 3.56oz (101g)
- Extras: RM5 stand mount, Wind Shield, RC5 case