I bought this to do podcasting and it is a fantastic mic but as a condenser mic is insanely sensitive. It hears things I can't hear. I don't have a sound isolated space and it picked up the cat drinking water 15 feet away, the low hum of the heat pump on the roof, every sound my clothing made when I moved, even scratching my face. I am returning it for that reason. Don't buy the Rode unless you have a very controlled sound space to record.
EDIT: I previously said here I was getting the MXL BCD-1 dynamic mic instead, which I'd read is used in some radio stations, and I did, but it's also very sensitive.
So far the best choice from my home recording that I've found is the Audio-Technica ATR2100 dynamic mic which has good sound and leaves out the background noise, has USB and XLR connections, and it's more affordable.
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Specifications
- Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
- Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer, A/D converter 16bit 48kHz
- Capsule: 0.50"
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Resolution: 16-bit
- Address Type: Side
- Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Maximum SPL: 110dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Rode NT-USB
Versatile Studio-Quality USB Microphone
The NT-USB is a highly versatile side-address microphone ideal for recording any kind of vocals with all mainstream recording applications. The body features a zero-latency 3.5mm headphone jack to monitor microphone input. A premium pop-filter is included, which fits onto the base of the mic, positioning the filter the ideal distance from the capsule to minimize plosives during singing or speech. Also provided is a stand mount with 3/8" thread, desktop tripod stand, and a pouch for storage.
- High quality studio microphone with the convenience of USB connectivity
- Pop shield, Tripod desk stand, ring mount, storage pouch and 6m (20’) USB cable included
- 3.5mm stereo headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring
- Direct mix control between mic input and source output
- Compatible with Apple iPad
- Power Options: USB bus powered
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| Customer Rating | (9003) | (316) | (2796) | (3821) | (71) |
| Price | $169.00 | $58.59 | $99.00 | $149.99 | $264.95 |
| Sold By | Big Bargains Company | Amazon.com | Kellards | Amazon.com | Kellards |
| Color | Black | — | Black | — | — |
| Item Dimensions | 2.44 x 1.97 x 7.24 inches | 4.5 x 2.9 x 7.5 inches | 3.52 x 2.15 x 5.59 inches | 1.57 x 2.6 x 6.02 inches | 14.7 x 11.1 x 5.5 inches |
Customer reviews
This set up worked great, but it sucked having to move it from ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016
I work as an Instructional Designer, and occasionally have to narrate E-Learning's or short instructional videos. I have a home office and a corporate office location. Originally I was using my Blue Yeti USB microphone, with the Radius II shock mount attached to the PSA1 Studio Arm. This set up worked great, but it sucked having to move it from office to office. So I decided to get a second set up. After a lot of research for what would best fit my needs, I went for this set up.I now have a Rode NT-USB microphone attached to the SM6 Shock Mount, all on the PSA1 Studio arm.What I really like is that the microphone is actually suspended with the SM6 shock mount, so it reduces a lot of noise that the microphone pics up.I am not a professional Audio Engineer, and have been learning about all this on my own. However, I am a professional looking for great narration. This product fits my needs and my budget. In comparison to the Blue Yeti/Radius II set up I have, this is slightly better. There is slightly more control with this microphone than the Blue Yeti for Unidirectional sound. The Blue Yeti works great, and has a few functions this Microphone does not. For basic narration, where you only want to pick up sound/voice from one direction this mic is better.I use this microphone with Audacity, and Storyline 2 for software. It works great, and produces a high quality sound that I need to engage learners.I would buy this product again.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016
I now have a Rode NT-USB microphone attached to the SM6 Shock Mount, all on the PSA1 Studio arm.
What I really like is that the microphone is actually suspended with the SM6 shock mount, so it reduces a lot of noise that the microphone pics up.
I am not a professional Audio Engineer, and have been learning about all this on my own. However, I am a professional looking for great narration. This product fits my needs and my budget. In comparison to the Blue Yeti/Radius II set up I have, this is slightly better. There is slightly more control with this microphone than the Blue Yeti for Unidirectional sound. The Blue Yeti works great, and has a few functions this Microphone does not. For basic narration, where you only want to pick up sound/voice from one direction this mic is better.
I use this microphone with Audacity, and Storyline 2 for software. It works great, and produces a high quality sound that I need to engage learners.
I would buy this product again.
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This set up worked great, but it sucked having to move it from ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016
I work as an Instructional Designer, and occasionally have to narrate E-Learning's or short instructional videos. I have a home office and a corporate office location. Originally I was using my Blue Yeti USB microphone, with the Radius II shock mount attached to the PSA1 Studio Arm. This set up worked great, but it sucked having to move it from office to office. So I decided to get a second set up. After a lot of research for what would best fit my needs, I went for this set up.Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016
I now have a Rode NT-USB microphone attached to the SM6 Shock Mount, all on the PSA1 Studio arm.
What I really like is that the microphone is actually suspended with the SM6 shock mount, so it reduces a lot of noise that the microphone pics up.
I am not a professional Audio Engineer, and have been learning about all this on my own. However, I am a professional looking for great narration. This product fits my needs and my budget. In comparison to the Blue Yeti/Radius II set up I have, this is slightly better. There is slightly more control with this microphone than the Blue Yeti for Unidirectional sound. The Blue Yeti works great, and has a few functions this Microphone does not. For basic narration, where you only want to pick up sound/voice from one direction this mic is better.
I use this microphone with Audacity, and Storyline 2 for software. It works great, and produces a high quality sound that I need to engage learners.
I would buy this product again.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019
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Terrible design... the cheap plastic at the bottom broke my rode usb microphone m.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019
I don’t know why these branded and over hyped usb microphone use the plastic for the base part and cannot just use the metal like it is used on the upper part. The output from this microphone is wonderful but the design is terrible and the metal part on the top made it heavier and the cheap plastic part at the base made my rode usb mic go broke. I mean why cannot they just use whole metal instead of using cheap plastic. I think, I just wasted my money and now the return window is closed.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019
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ACHTUNG! Warnung vor dem Set mit Mikrofonarm
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Auch bei 40-60cm Sitzabstand super für Teamspeak etc.
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Qualität hat seinen Preis jedoch mit einem Abstrich
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Was für ein Klang!
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Great sound, good connectivity, and a lovely pop filter
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2019Style: MicrophoneVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2019
Update: I have a new studio space which isn't my kitchen, and this is my preferred mic when I wish to capture more emotion. I have since acquired two dynamics mics - ATR2100 that I use as my daily driver and a Rode Podmic with a USB interface. Compared to those two mics, the sound of the NT-USB is much warmer, livelier and more full spectrum. It's less bassy than the Dynamic mics.
I have children and I hear the occasional car passing in front of my window, so in my case for most instances I still prefer dynamic mics due to the inherent noise rejection.
The only missing feature is gain level knob on the mic.
Yet, once again, if you have an acoustically treated room, and a fairly quiet ambience, then this is a great plug and play mic.
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