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RodeRODE NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone Black
SKU RODE-NT1-GEN-5-BLACK
Original price was: ₹29,500.₹28,000Current price is: ₹28,000. Save ₹1,500 (5%)
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The RODE NT1 5th Generation Black is a large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone with both XLR and USB outputs for home and professional studios.
- HF6 1-inch capsule: gold-sputtered condenser with cardioid pattern
- Dual Connect: XLR for interfaces, USB-C direct to computer
- 32-bit float: unclippable digital recording
- 4 dBA self-noise: among the quietest studio condensers made
- SM6 mount included: shock mount, pop filter and both cables in the box
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Description
RODE NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone Black
The RODE NT1 5th Generation Black is a large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone that pairs the classic, warm sound of the legendary RODE NT1 5th Generation Black with a world-first hybrid output, giving studio-quality recording over both XLR and USB from a single microphone. Its HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule, with a gold-sputtered diaphragm, captures vocals, instruments and voiceovers with detail and warmth, while an exceptionally low self-noise of just 4 dBA makes it one of the quietest studio condenser microphones ever made. The RODE NT1 5th Generation Black adds a built-in professional audio interface with a high-gain Revolution Preamp, high-resolution conversion up to 192 kHz and a world-first unclippable 32-bit float digital output, so even the loudest passage records without clipping. Finished in black and supplied with a studio-grade shock mount and pop filter, it is ready for a home studio, a professional vocal booth or a podcast desk.
Why Choose RODE NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone Black?
The RODE NT1 5th Generation Black suits recordists who want one microphone for every setup. Over XLR it behaves like a classic studio condenser, drawing 48 V phantom power from an interface or mixer and delivering the familiar RODE NT1 5th Generation Black tone into a favourite preamp, while over USB-C it becomes a complete recording chain, sending finished digital audio straight to a computer with no separate interface. On-board DSP adds APHEX processing, including a compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter and Aural Exciter and Big Bottom effects, all controllable through RODE Central and RODE Connect software. That flexibility, combined with a 142 dB maximum SPL and a rugged aluminium body made in RODE’s Sydney facilities, makes the black NT1 5th Generation a long-term studio centrepiece rather than a stepping-stone purchase.
Key Features
- HF6 1-inch capsule: gold-sputtered true condenser capsule with cardioid pattern for detailed, warm sound
- Dual Connect output: both XLR and USB-C outputs in one microphone body
- 32-bit float digital output: unclippable digital recording with no need to set complex gain controls
- 4 dBA self-noise: exceptionally quiet performance for vocals and delicate sources
- Up to 192 kHz conversion: high-resolution analogue-to-digital conversion with Revolution Preamp
- On-board APHEX DSP: compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom effects
Best Suited For
The RODE NT1 5th Generation Black is best suited for vocalists, podcasters, voiceover artists, streamers, musicians and home-studio owners recording vocals, acoustic instruments and spoken word. The black finish suits studios and video setups where a darker, understated microphone is preferred, and the dual output makes it equally useful for a first home studio and for a professional room adding a flexible second microphone.
Setup and Connection Guide
For XLR use, mount the microphone in the supplied SM6 shock mount and pop filter, connect the included 6 m XLR cable to an interface or mixer input, and enable 48 V phantom power on that channel. For USB use, connect the included 3 m USB-C cable directly to your computer, select the microphone as the input in your recording software, and use RODE Central or RODE Connect to adjust the on-board DSP and to record in 32-bit float for unclippable takes. Position the microphone about 15 cm from the source, slightly off-axis, behind the pop filter, and record at 48 kHz when using the on-board DSP, which is available at that sample rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the black and silver NT1 5th Generation microphones?
Only the finish. The RODE NT1 5th Generation Black and the silver version share the same capsule, electronics, outputs and included accessories.
Does the RODE NT1 5th Generation Black need an audio interface?
Not over USB: the microphone has a built-in interface and connects directly to a computer. Over XLR it needs an interface or mixer supplying 48 V phantom power.
What does 32-bit float recording mean on the RODE NT1 5th Generation Black?
It means the digital output captures an extremely wide dynamic range, so a take that would clip on a conventional recording stays usable, up to the microphone’s maximum SPL.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | RODE |
| Model | NT1 5th Generation |
| Colour | Black |
| Type | Large-diaphragm condenser microphone |
| Capsule | HF6 1-inch true condenser, gold-sputtered |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Self-noise | 4 dBA |
| Maximum SPL | 142 dB SPL |
| Sensitivity | -32 dB re 1 V/Pa (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) |
| Output impedance | 100 ohms |
| XLR power | 48 V phantom power (P48) |
| USB power | 5 V via USB-C |
| Digital output | 32-bit float, up to 192 kHz |
| Processing | On-board APHEX DSP (48 kHz) |
| Weight | 308 g |
| Dimensions | 52 x 52 x 189 mm |
| In the box | SM6 shock mount and pop filter, 6 m XLR cable, 3 m USB-C cable, dust cover |
Explore Related Products
For another studio condenser in the RODE range, see the Rode NT 2A Microphone.
Additional Information
Specifications
| Brand | RODE |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | RODE-NT1-GEN-5-BLACK |
| Category | Microphone |
| Condition | Brand new, sealed box |
| Warranty | Official manufacturer warranty (India) |
| GST invoice | Yes, input credit available |
Warranty Information
Buy with peace of mind. The RODE NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone Black comes with the official manufacturer’s warranty for India, valid from the date on your GST invoice. Pro Audio Video is a specialist audio video store, and every product we sell is brand new, sealed and sourced through authorised channels, so your warranty is honoured at brand service centres across India.
- Official Indian warranty, as specified by the manufacturer
- GST invoice with every order, needed for warranty claims
- We help you raise and follow up warranty claims with the brand
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