Rode NT5 Compact Condenser Microphone Overview
The Rode NT5 is a cardioid condenser microphone offering a full frequency response and low-noise circuitry. Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 0.5 inch capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT5 is intended for either single or stereo X/Y mic set-ups. The NT5 is supplied with an RM5 (stand mount), ZP1 (zip pouch) and WS5 (windshield)
- Full (externally biased) Condenser with Gold sputtered 1/2 inch capsule
- Heavy duty satin-nickel-plated body
- Surface mount technology
- Low noise
- supplied with an RM5 (stand mount), ZP1 (zip pouch) and WS5 (windshield)
- Capsule: Externally polarised 1/2 inch (13mm) pressure-gradient condenser
- Active Electronics: J-FET Impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
- Pickup Patter: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1v/Pa /- 2dB equivalent to 12mV/Pa where1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
- Equivalent Noise: 128 dB
- Maximum SPL: 143 dB @ 1% THD into 1k
- Signal/Noise Ratio: 78 dB
- Power Requirements: P48, P24, P12 phantom or 9V Battery
- Packed Weight: 1.8kg (Mic only 100g)
- Dimensions: Diameter: 20mm, Length: 118mm