Right here is my evaluate of the RØDE NT1 Signature Sequence condenser studio microphone (U$159 together with shockmount and pop filter). Right now, our Australian pals introduced the NT1 Signature Sequence, the newest version of RØDE’s iconic unique studio condenser microphone. With over 6 million models bought in its 30-year historical past, RØDE says that the NT1 is the world’s hottest studio microphone. The NT1 Signature Sequence arrives scorching on the heels of the current NT1 fifth Era (my evaluate is pending), which fused the traditional sound signature of the NT1 with cutting-edge expertise, comparable to its world-first Twin Join output for each XLR and USB connectivity, a 32-bit float digital output, and on-board DSP. With the fifth Era, the analog circuitry of the NT1 was additionally upgraded to ship decrease noise, increased SPL dealing with capabilities, an especially clean frequency response and a tightly managed pickup sample. Now the NT1 Signature Sequence joins the NT1 fifth Era in RØDE’s present NT1 vary, providing these identical high-performance specs and the traditional NT1 sound signature, with the unique XLR-only design of earlier generations. Forward are extra data and my check recording.
For the primary time ever, the NT1 Signature Sequence additionally provides the NT1 in a variety of limited-edition colours together with pink, inexperienced, purple, pink and blue, permitting creators to precise their signature model in each sound and coloration.
Key options of the NT1 Signature Sequence:
- RØDE HF6 large-diaphragm (1-inch) condenser capsule, precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances
- Tight cardioid polar sample
- Traditional NT1 sound signature – wealthy, heat bass, detailed midrange and glowing highs for distinctive efficiency in a variety of studio purposes
- Easy frequency response and excessive sensitivity
- Extraordinarily low noise (4dBA) – the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone
- Excessive SPL dealing with capabilities (142dB) for capturing very loud sounds
- Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter
- Premium XLR cable included
- Accessible in traditional black or a variety of limited-edition colours, together with pink, inexperienced, purple, pink and blue
- Rugged aluminum physique and high-grade finishes – extremely proof against scuffs and scratches
- 10-year guarantee
- Designed and made in RØDE’s precision manufacturing services in Sydney, Australia
First launched within the palindromic yr 1991, the NT1 was RØDE’s very first microphone. Conceived in a pivotal period for house musicians the place new applied sciences had been making it simpler than ever to seize studio-quality recordings in a bed room, the NT1 rapidly grew to become the industry-standard studio mic for a brand new era of DIY creators. Since then, the NT1 has gone by a number of transformations, together with the legendary NT1-A, the best-selling fourth era black NT1, and most not too long ago, the ground-breaking NT1 fifth Era. The NT1 Signature Sequence carries on the legacy of this iconic microphone, delivering the identical high quality and affordability that creators have come to anticipate from an NT1, with improved efficiency and a contemporary aesthetic.
Based on RØDE, the NT1 Signature Sequence provides the identical heat, silky character that has made the NT1 the go-to microphone for everybody from musicians to voice over artists and different content material creators. It options RØDE’s HF6 capsule, which is precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances to make sure the utmost consistency in tonality and frequency response, and is internally shock-mounted for minimizing vibrations. Enhanced circuitry delivers excessive SPL dealing with capabilities for max flexibility within the studio and an astonishingly low self-noise of simply 4dBA, making it the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone alongside the NT1 fifth Era.
Along with black, the NT1 Signature Sequence is available in a variety of vibrant colours, together with pink, inexperienced, purple, pink and blue. That is the primary time the NT1 has been obtainable in colours aside from the traditional black or silver, permitting creators to choose the proper mic to match their signature model. This coloured vary might be obtainable in restricted portions completely from RØDE.
The NT1 Signature Sequence is created from premium elements in RØDE’s precision manufacturing services in Sydney, Australia, and is backed by RØDE’s industry-leading 10-year guarantee. Every microphone additionally comes with a shock mount, pop filter and a premium XLR cable.
Check recording 1 (flat) with commonplace included pop filter
The above recording is uncompressed WAV, 48 kHz. Particularly in case you hear with headphones, you’ll certainly hear a number of the room and reverb.
Check recording 1, after one-click processing with Descript «Studio Sound»
This recording is identical one you heard above, after the one-click «StudioSound» from Descript.
Check recording 2 (flat) with elective WS2 windscreen as an alternative
The above recording is uncompressed WAV, 48 kHz. Particularly in case you hear with headphones, you’ll certainly hear a number of the room and reverb.
Check recording 2, after one-click processing with Descript «Studio Sound»
This recording is identical one you heard above, after the one-click «StudioSound» from Descript.
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Conclusions
The NTI Signature Sequence from RØDE sounds superb for its worth of U$159. Contemplating that it’s a condenser microphone, so long as you already personal a recorder, digital camera or XLR interface with 48 volts phantom energy, I extremely advocate it for single-microphone recordings per location, particularly in case you both have a handled surroundings or have entry to software program to scale back or eradicate room noise and reverb, i.e. the one-click «StudioSound» from Descript (which you heard above) or Hush. When you presently don’t have an acceptable recorder, digital camera or XLR interface with 48 volts of phantom energy, then you will need to think about getting a type of, or as an alternative get a USB mic like those I’ve reviewed and proceed to evaluate, together with the upcoming NT1 fifth Era (condenser) and the PodMic USB (dynamic).
Picture credit
Photos on this article are courtesy of RØDE.
