RODE NT5 Matched Pair Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The NT5 is RØDE's premier small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, sometimes referred to as a 'pencil mic'. 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. Its tight cardioid pickup pattern also makes it ideal for use as an indoor dialogue microphone for filmmaking on a mic stand or boom.
Expanding the NT5's versatility, an interchangeable omnidirectional capsule (NT45-O) is available. Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT5 available as a single microphone or as an acoustically matched pair. The NT5 is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RØDE's industry leading 10 year warranty.
- Externally biased condenser
- Gold sputtered 1/2" capsule
- Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body
- Dual power operation
- Surface mount circuitry
- Low noise
- Full frequency response
- Available as Certified Match Pair
- 10 year extended warranty when you register your microphone
Active Electronics | JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer | |||||||||
Capsule | 0.50" | |||||||||
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Address Type | End | |||||||||
Frequency Range | 20Hz - 20kHz | |||||||||
Output Impedance | 100Ω | |||||||||
Maximum SPL | 143dBSPL | |||||||||
Maximum Output Level | 13.9mV (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) | |||||||||
Sensitivity | -38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz | |||||||||
Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted) | 16dBA | |||||||||
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Weight | 101.00g | |||||||||
Dimensions | 118.00mmH x 20.00mmW x 20.00mmD | |||||||||
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Warranty | 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration here |