RODE NT5 - Compact 1/2inch cardioid condenser microphone

SKU: NT5

The NT5 matched pairs are a masterpiece of small-diaphragm cardioid-condenser microphone design.

Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 1/2" capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.

  • Premium small-diaphragm condenser microphone
  • 1/2-inch gold-sputtered cardioid condenser capsule
  • Very low self-noise
  • Exceptionally accurate cardioid polar pattern and wide frequency response
  • Available as a certified match pair for stereo recording
Regular price $224.00
Regular price -31% $325.00 Sale price $224.00
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Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT5 is intended for either single or stereo X/Y mic set-ups. The NT5 matched pairs comesupplied in a custom carry case with windshields and mounts.

  • Externally biased condenser
  • Gold sputtered 1/2" capsule
  • Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body
  • Surface mount circuitry
  • Low noise
  • Full frequency response

Also available as a matched pair.

Main Features

  • Gold sputtered 1/2" capsule
  • Surface mount circuitry
  • Full frequency response
  • Externally biased condenser
  • Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body
  • Low noise
Power P48 (48V), P24 (24V) phantom supply
Acoustic Principle Pressure gradient
Directional Pattern Cardioid
Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Output impedance 100Ω
Signal noise ratio 78 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Equivalent noise <16 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum SPL 143dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Maximum output voltage +13.9dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Sensitivity -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Weight 101gm
Dimensions 118mmH x 20mmW x 20mmD
  • Rode RM5 Stand Mount
  • ZP1 Zip Pouch
  • WS5 Windshield
  • Rode 1 Year (10 Years After Online Registration) Warranty