Vocal Recording Microphones

Notes: The Rode M2 is a rugged live performance condenser microphone designed to provide a full frequency response and premium performance.

Featuring a tailored-for-stage super-cardioid polar pattern and an internally shock mounted 1/2" condenser capsule, the M2 provides a high quality alternative to dynamic microphones for live performance. The addition of an on/off switch adds versatility for artists that prefer greater control over their sound, while a lock ensures that the microphone cannot be accidentally switched.

The Rode M2 live performance condenser microphone is covered by Rode Microphones' industry leading 10 year warranty.

Notes: The Rode M3 is a highly versatile condenser microphone powered by 9V battery or phantom power.

Featuring a heavy duty metal body and internally shock mounted 1/2" condenser capsule mounted for end-address, the M3 is at home in the studio, on stage or on location and is equally suitable as a vocal microphone, guitar microphone, drum microphone or presenter microphone.

A -10 dB and -20 dB level attenuation (or PAD), selectable from inside the battery compartment, allows recording of loud sound sources, such as a guitar amplifier or drum. A high-pass filter selectable on the microphone power switch introduces a filter at 80Hz to reduce low frequency sounds and handling noise.

The M3 also comes complete with windshield and a stand mount, and can be powered via a 9V battery or 24-48V Phantom.

The Rode M3 versatile multi-powered microphone is covered by Rode Microphones' industry leading 10 year warranty.

Notes: A workhorse studio condenser microphone with a warm, silky character, exceptionally low noise and high SPL handling - ideal in a wide range of studio applications.

The World's Most Popular Studio Microphone

Since it launched over 30 years ago, the NT1 has become the world's most popular studio microphone and the go-to for countless creators across the globe - from bedroom musicians and studio professionals to streamers, podcasters and voice over artists. The NT1 Signature Series carries on this legacy, delivering classic studio sound for today's creators.

Iconic Signature Sound

Featuring our stunning HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, the NT1 Signature Series boasts the same iconic sound signature that its forebears are revered for. Sparkling top end, highly detailed midrange, and rich, warm bass make it shine in almost any recording application you can imagine - from vocals, piano and acoustic guitar to drums, percussion and electric guitar.

Your Mic, Your Way

For the first time in the NT1's 30-year history, this iconic microphone is available in a range of iconic colours. This limited-edition collection features five vibrant colourways alongside the timeless black finish, including red, green, purple, pink and blue.

A True Workhorse

A true workhorse that excels in a wide range of studio applications. With an exceptionally low noise floor and incredibly high max SPL, it captures everything from whispers to drums with the utmost clarity. The perfect all-rounder studio microphone.

Legendary RODE Quality

The NT1 Signature Series is designed and made using the highest-grade components in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. It's built to last, with a rugged body machined from high-grade aluminium and comes with our industry-leading 10-year warranty, so you can rest assured it will remain your go-to for the long haul.

Premium Accessory Kit

Keep your recordings pristine with the studio-grade shock mount and pop filter included with the NT1 Signature Series, the perfect tools for minimising audio artifacts caused by knocks, rumbles and plosives. It also ships with a premium XLR cable so you can start creating right away - just plug straight into your audio interface or mixer and start recording exceptional audio.

Key Features

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances
Tight cardioid polar pattern for excellent background noise rejection
Classic NT1 sound signature - rich, warm bass, detailed midrange and sparkling highs for exceptional performance in a wide range of studio applications
Smooth frequency response and high sensitivity for incredible balance and clarity
Extremely low noise (4dBA) - the world's quietest studio condenser microphone
High SPL handling capabilities (142dB) for capturing very loud sound sources
Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter and premium XLR cable included
Available in classic black or a range of limited-edition colours, including red, green, purple, pink and blue
Rugged aluminium body with a high-grade finish - incredibly resistant to scuffs and scratches
Industry-leading 10-year warranty
Designed and made in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

Acoustic & Electrical Specifications

Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule: 1.00"
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: Side
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 100O
Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA
Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Analogue Power Requirements: P48
Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR

Mechanical

Weight (grams): 313

Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 52
Width: 52
Height: 189

What's in the Box
1x NT1 Signature Series
1x SM6
1x XLR Cable

Notes: A workhorse studio condenser microphone with a warm, silky character, exceptionally low noise and high SPL handling - ideal in a wide range of studio applications.

The World's Most Popular Studio Microphone

Since it launched over 30 years ago, the NT1 has become the world's most popular studio microphone and the go-to for countless creators across the globe - from bedroom musicians and studio professionals to streamers, podcasters and voice over artists. The NT1 Signature Series carries on this legacy, delivering classic studio sound for today's creators.

Iconic Signature Sound

Featuring our stunning HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, the NT1 Signature Series boasts the same iconic sound signature that its forebears are revered for. Sparkling top end, highly detailed midrange, and rich, warm bass make it shine in almost any recording application you can imagine - from vocals, piano and acoustic guitar to drums, percussion and electric guitar.

Your Mic, Your Way

For the first time in the NT1's 30-year history, this iconic microphone is available in a range of iconic colours. This limited-edition collection features five vibrant colourways alongside the timeless black finish, including red, green, purple, pink and blue.

A True Workhorse

A true workhorse that excels in a wide range of studio applications. With an exceptionally low noise floor and incredibly high max SPL, it captures everything from whispers to drums with the utmost clarity. The perfect all-rounder studio microphone.

Legendary RODE Quality

The NT1 Signature Series is designed and made using the highest-grade components in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. It's built to last, with a rugged body machined from high-grade aluminium and comes with our industry-leading 10-year warranty, so you can rest assured it will remain your go-to for the long haul.

Premium Accessory Kit

Keep your recordings pristine with the studio-grade shock mount and pop filter included with the NT1 Signature Series, the perfect tools for minimising audio artifacts caused by knocks, rumbles and plosives. It also ships with a premium XLR cable so you can start creating right away - just plug straight into your audio interface or mixer and start recording exceptional audio.

NT1 Signature Series User Guide

Discover everything you need to know about using your NT1 Signature Series studio condenser microphone in this comprehensive user guide, including how to attach and mount your microphone, pop filter and shock mount, and how to connect and power your NT1 Signature Series.

Key Features

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, precision engineered to sub-micron tolerances
Tight cardioid polar pattern for excellent background noise rejection
Classic NT1 sound signature - rich, warm bass, detailed midrange and sparkling highs for exceptional performance in a wide range of studio applications
Smooth frequency response and high sensitivity for incredible balance and clarity
Extremely low noise (4dBA) - the world's quietest studio condenser microphone
High SPL handling capabilities (142dB) for capturing very loud sound sources
Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter and premium XLR cable included
Available in classic black or a range of limited-edition colours, including red, green, purple, pink and blue
Rugged aluminium body with a high-grade finish - incredibly resistant to scuffs and scratches
Industry-leading 10-year warranty
Designed and made in RODE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia


Specifications

Acoustic & Electrical

Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule: 1.00"
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: Side
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 100O
Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA
Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Analogue Power Requirements: P48
Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR

Mechanical

Weight (grams): 313

Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 52
Width: 52
Height: 189

What's in the Box

Studio Condenser Microphone
1 x NT1 Signature Series
1 x SM6
1 x XLR Cable

Notes: The latest and greatest version of one of the most popular microphones around. XLR and USB connections both offer warm sound suitable for vocals, instruments and podcasting.

Supplier's Notes:
The NT1 5th Generation is a revolutionary studio condenser microphone that fuses the classic sound signature of the iconic NT1 with cutting-edge, next-generation technology. It features RODE's groundbreaking (patent-pending) Dual Connect output, offering both XLR and USB connectivity for incredible versatility, a world-first "unclippable" 32-bit float digital output, advanced digital signal processing, and more, all while delivering the same warm, silky character, extremely low noise, and high SPL handling that the NT1 is renowned for. The NT1 5th Generation is a true studio workhorse that excels on everything from vocals and speech, to guitar, piano, drums and percussion - the ultimate studio microphone.

The Iconic Original Studio Microphone, Reborn

The NT1 5th Generation is the latest evolution of the iconic NT1. First introduced in 1991, the NT1 is the world's most popular studio microphone, renowned for its warm, classic sound and incredible versatility. The NT1 5th Generation takes the much-loved and respected core of the NT1 and introduces state-of-the-art features while preserving the legendary sound quality that made the original the go-to microphone for countless creators. A perfect marriage of tradition and innovation.

Game-changing Connectivity

Featuring RODE's groundbreaking, patent-pending Dual Connect output, the NT1 5th Generation can either be connected to an audio interface or mixer via XLR or directly to a computer via USB for studio-grade, plug-and-play recording. Unprecedented flexibility for any studio setup.

Classic Sound on the Cutting-edge

The NT1 5th Generation delivers the same warm, silky character, extremely low noise, and high SPL handling capability that the original is revered for, with improved circuitry for even lower self-noise - an astonishingly low 4dBA, making it the world's quietest studio condenser microphone. When using the XLR output, it delivers the rich, classic studio condenser sound you know and love from the NT1. When using the digital output, you get this same sound plus a slew of cutting-edge features to further enhance your audio for recording pro studio sound directly into your computer.

The Digital Studio of the Future

The NT1 5th Generation features a professional-grade audio interface built into the microphone, which is perfectly optimised to preserve its pristine audio fidelity and also offers a range of highly innovative features for enhanced sound, including the ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™, high-resolution (192kHz) A/D conversion and advanced digital signal processing. This is so much more than just a studio condenser microphone, it's an all-in-one digital recording solution.

The "Unclippable" Microphone

The NT1 5th Generation features a world-first 32-bit float digital output - a revolutionary recording format that allows you to record everything from a whisper to a scream, the softest guitar to the loudest drummer without having to worry about setting your gain - simply adjust your audio after recording and all the dynamics of your performance will be maintained, with zero risk of clipping or distortion. Gamechanger.

Versatility Like No Other

With its smooth frequency response, extremely low noise, high SPL handling, flexible connectivity options and powerful digital capabilities, the NT1 5th Generation offers versatility like no other studio mic. It excels in any recording application, from vocals and speech to guitars, drums to piano, and can fit into any workflow, from a solo bedroom recording setup to a professional studio.

Craft Your Sound

Craft your sound with advanced APHEXr audio processing, driven by the NT1 5th Generation's powerful on-board DSP. Add compression, a high-pass filter, noise gate, and the legendary APHEXr Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™ to your audio with ease using the free RODE Connect and RODE Central companion apps. Dial in the perfect sound with the touch of a button using the intuitive VoxLab™ editor or fine-tune each processor using the advanced editor.

Premium Components, Built to Last

Made from premium components, the NT1 5th Generation is built to the highest standard in RODE's state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. The HF6 capsule is precision manufactured to sub-micron tolerances to ensure the utmost consistency in tonality and frequency response and is internally shock-mounted for minimising external vibrations. The body is machined from rugged aluminium and is available in black or silver, with high-grade finishes that are extremely resistant to scuffs and scratches, ensuring the NT1 5th Generation is ready to take on the rigours of recording day in, day out.

Everything You Need to Start Recording

The NT1 5th Generation comes with everything you need to start recording in the box, including XLR and USB cables, and a studio-grade shock mount and pop filter for minimising unwanted artifacts in your recording caused by plosives, knocks and bumps.

Unlock More Creative Potential with the RODE App Suite

The NT1 5th Generation is compatible with a range of free RODE apps, including the RODE Central companion app, RODE Connect podcasting app and UNIFY streaming app, all of which allow you to configure settings, access the advanced DSP, update firmware and more.

Specifications

Acoustic & Electrical Specifications

Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule: 1.00"
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: Side
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 100O
Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-weighted): 4dBA
Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
Analogue Power Requirements: Via XLR: P48
Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR

Digital Specifications

Digital Power Requirements: Via USB: 5V
Digital Output Connection: USB-C
Bit Depth: 24-bit / 32-bit floating point
Sampling Rate (kHz): 48 / 96 / 192
Processing: APHEX digital signal processing (only available at 48kHz / 24-bit)
Minimum OS Requirements: Windows 10 Mac OS 10.15

Mechanical Specifications

Weight (grams): 308

Dimensions (millimetres):
Length: 52
Width: 52
Height: 189

Box Contains

1 x NT1 5th Generation
1 x SC29
1 x XLR-6
1 x SM6

Notes: The PodMic USB is an ultra-versatile dynamic microphone ideal for podcasting, streaming, gaming, voice overs, and other speech applications for content creation. It delivers rich, full-bodied sound and features both an XLR and USB output for connecting to an audio interface or mixer like a classic broadcast microphone, or directly to a computer for plug-and-play recording. The digital USB output features RODE's ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™ and powerful APHEX digital signal processing for capturing studio-quality sound with ease, and a zero-latency headphone output complete with level control, making recording seamless. For even more versatility, the PodMic USB is also fully compatible with iOS and Android mobile devices, offering a high-quality portable podcasting or streaming solution.

Swiss Army Mic

The PodMic USB is a super versatile dynamic microphone for capturing rich, broadcast-quality audio in any scenario you can throw at it. Thanks to its dual XLR and USB connectivity, it is just at home in a recording studio connected to an analogue mixer as it is plugged straight into your computer, or you can even hook it up to your smartphone for a grab-and-go recording rig. PodMic USB is perfect if you want one flexible microphone that will make your content sound amazing in any context.

Pro Sound When Creativity Calls

Featuring a high-power neodymium capsule, the PodMic USB delivers warm, highly detailed audio with incredible clarity, making it exceptional in speech applications. It features an internal pop filter for minimizing plosives, an internal shockmount to reduce vibrations, and comes with a studio-quality external pop filter to make sure you can capture crisp, clean audio every time.

All-in-one Recording Solution

The PodMic USB features powerful on-board DSP (Digital Signal Processing) powered by APHEX that makes it easy to capture professional sounding audio. Use VoxLab™ to quickly dial in the perfect sound, or dive deep into the granular controls for the high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, and the legendary Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™. Monitor your audio with zero latency thanks to the headphone output, complete with on-board level control for controlling the volume of your audio. The perfect all-in-one recording solution.

Take Your Studio On The Road

Not only can you connect the PodMic USB to your favourite audio interface, mixer, laptop or computer, but it also connects seamlessly with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. This means PodMic USB is the perfect tool for capturing broadcast-grade audio while you're away from the studio, or just want a more compact setup - it's a professional and portable recording rig for the road.

Sleek Looks, Built to Last

With its classic broadcast microphone aesthetic and sleek matte black finish, the PodMic USB exudes class, but it is also incredibly rugged and built to last. The PodMic USB is constructed from high-grade components housed in a super durable body, more than capable of surviving the rigours of everyday recording in the home, in the studio and on the road, and comes with an industry-leading five-year warranty.

PodMic USB User Guide

Discover everything you need to know about using your PodMic USB in this comprehensive user guide, including how to record with both the analogue and digital connections, using the advanced DSP and more.

Compatible Rode Accessories: PSA1+, XLR-CABLE, Backpack, SC19

Specifications

Acoustic & Electrical:
Acoustic Principle: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: End
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 460O (XLR)
Maximum SPL: 148dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): Analogue: 26dBA, Digital: 19dBA
Sensitivity: -57 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.4 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 3dB
Analogue Output Connectors: 3-pin XLR, 3.5mm headphone jack

Digital:

Digital Power Requirements: Via USB: 5V @ 100mA
Output Connection: USB-C
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sampling Rate (kHz): 48kHz
Processing: APHEX digital signal processing
Minimum OS Requirements: Windows 10 / Mac OS 10.15

Mechanical:

Weight (grams): 900
Dimensions (millimetres): Length: 123, Width: 109: Height: 110

What's in the box:

PodMic USB
Pop Filter
SC29 (3m USB-C to USB-C Cable)