Is the Rode NT1 worth buying

[@bluraynation5188]

I appreciate how practical this review is. Right to the point and everything a person needs to know before buying it. Cheers sir.

[@IbandUK]

BluRayNation Hi, thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you found my video helpful.

[@squeezemypimple]

I had the NT1A initially which I thought was a little bright...bought the NT1 kit about 6 months ago on the strength of glowing reviews I'd seen...so glad I did...it's like liquid velvet...a beautiful microphone.

[@IbandUK]

Noffley Puggs I looked at a lot of frequency charts before buying the NT1, the NT1 is very much old school (a microphone designed for professionals). The NT1A appears to me to be aimed at the modern amateur market instead (the artificial brightness helps to cut through the mix for people who don't know how to mix professionally).

[@MrWhoever]

very nice review, thank you so much for sharing. nice comparison with the 58 too. I'm getting an nt1 for sure

[@IbandUK]

Mr. Whoever Hi, thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you like my video.

[@garycard1826]

Good video, thanks. I just ordered a Rode NT1.

[@IbandUK]

Gary Card Hi, thanks for your feedback. Cool, I think the NT1 is a great choice, enjoy.

[@on-the-spot9467]

Thanks for sharing this. I just ordered the NT1.

[@IbandUK]

Young Chang Hi, thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you found my video helpful. Welcome to the world of NT1 owners.

[@kalebschulz7310]

Vampire shuffle. Very nice.

[@IbandUK]

Kaleb Schulz thanks

[@waldorftrekkie]

Very good description and advice, always!

[@IbandUK]

waldorftrekkie Hi, thanks (again) for you feedback, I'm glad you found my video helpful.

[@christopheleconte8038]

Hello, Did you make any post production treatment to take off noise when you made the test with Rode NT1 ? Thank you.

[@IbandUK]

Christophe Leconte Hi, I did no post production at all, what you hear is exactly what the Rode NT1 recorded, nothing added or taken away.

[@christopheleconte8038]

@@IbandUK Thank you :)

[@Phober]

Hi, can i ask? If i have rode Nt1 but my interface is Um2 which is a cheap interface...does the quality from the nt1 still the same? Or the quality will change due to my cheap interface?

[@IbandUK]

Phober The actual recording from the NT1 will be the same, that is to say the analog sound will be the same, but the quality of the audio interface's pre-amp (that boosts the analog signal to line level) and the audio interface's analog to digital converter will affect the quality of the digital sound you record to your computer. If you use the audio interface to listen to your recordings, then the quality of your audio interface will affect the quality of the sound a second time too. That said, it is arguably better to have a good quality microphone (like than the Rode NT1) and a budget audio interface than have a budget microphone and a good quality audio interface.

[@Phober]

@@IbandUK Thankyounso muchh sir! I just order my rode NT1 today🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tinatyson8026]

Everything that I could have expected very good

[@IbandUK]

tina TYSON 😀👍

[@CRIMINALSFAMILYGroup]

i have the rode nt1 it’s an amazing mic but i really like the sm58 on your voice and on the mood of the song

[@IbandUK]

CRIMINALS FAMILY Hi, thank you for your feedback. I do like the sm58 sound but I find it is so much harder to mix with the sm58 than the Nt1.

[@enado18]

IbandUK were the SM58 and NT1 processed differently in the mix? I also thought the singing on the SM58 was much better. Talking was better on the NT1 though.

[@IbandUK]

@@enado18 Hi, both the sm58 and Nt1 were recorded the same way. They were plugged into my tascam us16x08 and recorded directly into Sonar X1 producer. The recordings are completely raw, no processing was done in Sonar at all. The sm58 is designed for live work so the sound is artificially tweaked inside the mic, so in my demo the sm58 sounds more processed and therefore may give the impression of sounding better. The Nt1 sounds flatter, because the frequency response is flatter but that's a lot easier to work with in the studio.

[@enado18]

IbandUK Not what I was expecting, but it makes sense though. So the SM58 kind of has a built-in static EQ, while with the NT1 you get a straight capture that can be manipulated on the computer. Thanks for the explanation and video.

[@digitalspecter]

@@IbandUK Yeah the sm58 has more noise reduction .. to me it's most apparent when the voice is fading out.. so to me the NT1 sounds more natural and I prefer it.

[@musicmaestrodj]

Thanks for posting. By the way, what headphones are you using?

[@IbandUK]

musicmaestrodj Hi, thanks, I'm glad you like my video. I am using my AKG K702 headphones, check out my video about them... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6GZqaOpd99mqa8

[@matoni69]

Great review. Thank You sir 🎤🔥🔥🔥

[@IbandUK]

Vu Le Hi, thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you like my video.

[@vecchiuz2143]

I have a sm58 to record bamboo flute, thinking about to get an Nt1 to improve my Sound quality but i record in an acousticaly untreated room. Do you think is a good idea???

[@zainyzee914]

It shouldn’t be a problem, having a treated room obviously helps with acoustics but the mic can always do the best.

[@vecchiuz2143]

@@zainyzee914 thak you very much!! I think in the next future i m going to buy a presonus V2 tube preamp And the nt1 to achive a better Sound

[@IbandUK]

vecchiuz Hi, the NT1 would be an improvement on the sm58 as the sm58 is designed for live vocals (the sm57 is designed for acoustic instruments). The NT1 was excellent for recording my Alto Sax. The acoustics rather depend on the room, since it would be typical to add reverb to a recording of an instrument like a bamboo flute (given that reverb is designed to add room reflections back onto a recording made in an acoustically treated room). Soft furnishings like curtains, pillows, duvets, etc can be used to reduce any unwanted reflections. Placing a refection filter behind the microphone can be sufficient in a home studio.

[@vecchiuz2143]

@@IbandUK i m using a sm58 why it Was a present and i think that to switch to a SM 57 would make no huge difference.. Yes i always add reverb and delay but i saw lot of videos from Peoples Who suggest to dont use a condensor mic in a untreated room.. Thank you very much for the Info! I think i m going to get a NT1 (or can you suggest a ribbon mic in a similar Price range that can work in a untreated room ?)

[@IbandUK]

vecchiuz Condenser microphones pick up more room ambient noise than a dynamic microphones, which is why I assume some people make such claims. Personally, I have no acoustic treatment in my studio except for a reflexion filter behind my NT1 and I have had no complaints about my recordings (even those that have been played on radio).

[@elzas2527]

Hi sir please which nt1kit mic tripod do yoy use?

[@IbandUK]

Elzy Bae Hi, thanks for your question. I connect the nt1 shockmount to an SE electronics Reflexion Filter that is attached to a Pearl cymbal stand mainly but sometimes I use an old Stagg microphone stand.

[@digitalbrain4012]

What mic do you recommend for youtube video tutorials. Thanks for the video

[@IbandUK]

Digital Brain Hi, I use the Rode NT1 for all my KZbin video tutorials and it is an excellent microphone. I have tried a few cheaper microphones but they had too much background noise and/or hum. You will see the NT1 in plain sight in my videos though because you have to get close up and personal with it. If I could afford it I would probably go for a Shure SM7B but for now I am happy to carry making tutorial videos with the Rode NT1.

[@gowerdave]

Nice comparison sir! Not a comment on the audio, but towards the end you have horizontal banding interference from your lighting due to your camera shutter speed conflicting. 😬

[@IbandUK]

Thanks to everyone that takes the time to leave me useful feedback

[@statelis]

Where did you find this mount?

[@IbandUK]

Panos Statelis Hi, the shock mount comes with the NT1 microphone. I do believe it can be purchased separately though from Rode.

[@statelis]

@@IbandUK No it doesn't come with NT1 anymore... I guess you are lucky.

[@IbandUK]

Panos Statelis Hi, wow yes, I just noticed on the Rode website that the NT1 now comes with the cheaper SM6 shock mount instead of the more expensive SMR shock mount. You can still buy the SMR shock mount on its own though, if you don't mind the extra cost.

[@statelis]

@@IbandUK If I didn't mind the extra cost I would go for Shure SM 7 B at least. Not this.

[@ThinBlueLaneRVLife]

@@statelis Comes with the kit. I just bought one.

[@ابوحميد-ث2خ]

This really an excellent review Respect from Oman 🇴🇲

[@IbandUK]

احمد الغداني Hi, thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you like my video.

[@requiem4442]

Why does my nt1 not sound good ? It picks up every single background noise like even if I move my damn finger, should I return it or what

[@IbandUK]

Requiem 444 Hi, the NT1 is a professional mic so needs to be setup properly, which basically means setting the gain on the mic input correctly. Reduce the mic input gain until your daw vocal track no longer detects ambient noise. You should also use pro singing techniques when recording.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYGZnYiKf5aliNE If, like me, you use the NT1 for recording your voice for youtube videos (so likely to create unwanted noises), add a noise gate to the vocal track. Usually a noise gate set with a threshold of minus 50dB works for me.

[@requiem4442]

@@IbandUK thanks bro!

[@sheraliuulutynchtyksherali4736]

Tell me, is the built-in pop filter of the rode nt1 microphone good or not? Or do you need to buy another pop filter? Please recommend a good pop filter for RODE NT1 Thanks)

[@IbandUK]

sheraliuulutynchtyk sheraliuulutynchtyk Hi, the pop filter that comes with the Rode NT1 is the only pop filter I use when recording vocals with the NT1 in my home studio setup. It is a much better pop filter than any other pop filter I have ever bought, so I would say it is very good and the recommended pop filter for the NT1.

[@sheraliuulutynchtyksherali4736]

@@IbandUK thanks man)))

[@sheraliuulutynchtyksherali4736]

@@IbandUK hey, @Sanjay C hey, which microphone do you recommend rode nt1 or akg c214 or aston microphones origin? Which is better ?

[@IbandUK]

sheraliuulutynchtyk sheraliuulutynchtyk Hi, I don't have an AKG C214 or an Aston mic so I can't test them side by side with the NT1. The question of which is better is really a personal thing but I did research these mics before I bought the NT1 and for me personally the frequency response and the overall cost vs gain made the NT1 the best choice for me. Other people will no doubt have their own opinion.

[@sheraliuulutynchtyksherali4736]

@@IbandUK thanks man))) 👍👍👍

[@Oneandonlyagust]

Do you know if this mic would be great to record instruments?

[@IbandUK]

Oneandonlyagust Hi, i haven't recorded any instruments with the NT1 yet but I will very soon add a video of me recording a sax with the NT1. The manual certainly suggests it is robust enough to record instruments and it's pretty impressive flat frequency response, along with it's seriously low noise, should, I think, produce some pretty impressively realistic instrument recordings.

[@FoxyNirvana]

Great review buddy.... the only Rode mic I have is the one I stick in my iPhone for any little jams I’m doing... so don’t really have any experiences with rode mics... might check this one out ... nice one 😎✌️

[@IbandUK]

Hi Foxy Nirvana , thanks for the feedback, glad you liked the video.

[@FoxyNirvana]

IbandUK hey buddy... yeh have watched a lot of your videos... was curious about the keytar originally! ... I use Aston, Sontronics and Audiotechnica but will check out the Rode ... nice one 😎✌️

[@BADNEMMUSIC]

Sir which microphone will be better for vocal recordings rode nt1 or rode nt1A..i am a rapper

[@IbandUK]

BADNEM MUSIC Hi, if you can afford the extra cash for Nt1 then the Nt1 is the better option, it's recordings will be more accurate and, in my opinion, worth the extra money.

[@BADNEMMUSIC]

@@IbandUK thanq sir for your advice...you got my subs🙏🏻

[@PROzra4nij]

Nice vid, Grandpa! :D Keep it going!

[@IbandUK]

Thanks!

[@Criminalmindfiles1]

I lost in your voice I forgot I’m here to check voice test hahaha lol you have nice voice sir

[@IbandUK]

Thanks 😅

[@meulo1573]

Hi i have 300 euros in total i have seen the price of this mic would you recommend me buying it i like to stream and rap and really need a new mic thank you for replying if you do 😀

[@meulo1573]

At 5:00 it sounds really good but i dont know if it will be good for streaming

[@IbandUK]

Meulo Hi, here is a video of mine that I recorded live with the Rode NT1 microphone kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHXFhX5ja9SmisU The Rode Nt1 was connected to a Tascam us16x08 audio interface. For most of the video the sound was then send directly to my Canon M50 camera to be added directly to the picture feed. In the two sound demos the sound was recorded directly into a DAW, then added to the picture later. I don't live stream but this video should show you how the Rode NT1 would sound in a live stream and when you rap.

[@mixanyarstudio3071]

thanks sir i'll buy it for sureeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@IbandUK]

Mixanyar studio Hi, thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you like my video. I wish you many happy recordings with the Rode NT1

[@extrahedaross1006]

Ayuda mi microfono hace este Ruido Si sabes de alguna solucion por favor decirmelo en los comentarios de mi canal saludos y Gracias ! ⚠️ help my microphone make this noise @

[@IbandUK]

EXTRAHEDAROSS Have you tried a different microphone cable and a different phantom power supply ?

[@kAzOxXx]

I think he did the vampire shuffle .

[@IbandUK]

kAzO xXx Ha, thanks for your comment.

[@ugljesavukov]

I was thinking u will say no haha

[@IbandUK]

Ugljesa Vukov Hi, spoiler alert... I only review products that I am already happy to use.

[@LandofJapan]

asmr

[@IbandUK]

Khadeem Wilson Hi, thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you like my video