RØDE has announced that the recently introduced NT1 5th Generation studio condenser microphone that fuses the sound of the company’s NT1 with new technology, is now available.
The NT1 5th Generation includes the company’s patent-pending Dual Connect output offering both XLR and USB connectivity, a 32-bit float digital output, advanced DSP and more.
Overview:
— HF6 large-diaphragm (1-inch) gold-sputtered capsule
— Low noise (stated as 4 dBA)
— Dual Connect output with both XLR and USB-C connectivity for use with audio interfaces, mixers and consoles or direct plug-and-play recording with a computer
— 32-bit float digital output
— High-resolution (stated as up to 192 kHz) analog-to-digital conversion
— Onboard DSP for APHEX audio processing, including a compressor, noise gate, two-step high-pass filter, and Aural Exciter and Big Bottom– effects
— Shock mount and pop filter, XLR and USB cables included
— Available in black or silver with an aluminum body and high-grade finishes
“The NT1 is not only our flagship microphone, it’s an icon for today’s creative generation,” says RØDE CEO Damien Wilson. “Countless musicians, podcasters, streamers, broadcasters and content creators consider it their go-to microphone, and for good reason – it sounds incredible, is extremely flexible, and is built like a tank – a true studio workhorse. With this new generation, we wanted to preserve all of these qualities while incorporating innovations that have never been seen before in a microphone like this. The NT1 5th Generation is unlike any studio mic out there, but it hasn’t lost its charm and is sure to continue inspiring creators for decades to come.”
The NT1 5th Generation equipped with the company’s HF6 capsule that was first introduced in the fourth generation NT1. It is designed to provide tight cardioid polar pattern, smooth frequency response, and high sensitivity.
The patent-pending Dual Connect output offers both XLR and USB connectivity in the same housing, allowing users to connect to an audio interface, mixer, console or other audio equipment via XLR for a traditional analog workflow or directly to a computer via USB for plug-and-play recording.
“The NT1 5th Generation redefines the meaning of plug-and-play,” says Wilson. “Since the beginning of audio recording, engineers have relied on the gain knob to capture clean audio – it’s always been the most important process in the recording workflow. The NT1 5th Generation changes that completely. When recording in 32-bit float, users can literally plug their microphone into their computer and start recording instantly without any risk of their audio being ruined by clipping or distortion.”
Accessible via RØDE’s free companion apps, RØDE Central and RØDE Connect, there are two different processing modes available: VoxLab editor with simple controls for Depth, Sparkle and Punch, or an advanced editor, which offers granular control over every parameter for fine-tuned processing. Users can connect up to eight NT1 5th Generation microphones to a single computer for multitrack recording, even on Windows operating systems, using RØDE’s custom ASIO driver.
The mic comes with a studio-grade shock mount and pop filter as well as a XLR and USB cable. The HF6 capsule is precision manufactured to sub-micron tolerances to help insure consistency in tonality and frequency response, and is internally shock-mounted for minimising external vibrations. It’s backed by a 10-year warranty.
The new NT1 5th Generation is available for US$249. Go here for more specifics.
