One of the best mics I've heard - Rode NT1 (5th gen) review (USB/XLR mic)

This is an unboxing and review video of the Rode NT1 5th generation studio microphone. This is an epic sounding microphone that offers a number of really great highlights. The most important takeaway from this video will be that it's really easy to setup and get sounding great whether that's with an XLR interface or USB connection, because it's flipping awesome frankly.
In this video I'm showing you the power of the Rode NT1 and I am testing it in several different setups. For a start I'm using it with the Rodecaster Pro 2, but also with the USB-C connection and and then with the Razer Audio Mixer. In each of these settings it was really easy to setup and it automatically sounds great and seemingly blocks out loads of background with minimum fuss which is excellent.
The Rode NT1 has a number of cool features that make it sound great:
- Dual analogue XLR and digital USB connectivity, making it more accessible thanks to a plug-and-play design
- 32-bit floating point digital output which means no risk of clipping when using it with USB
- Onboard DSP (Digital Signal Processing) and 32-bit float recording option which means it sounds great whether you're quiet or loud
- Exceptionally low noise (4dBA) handling so you can whisper
- Ultra-high-resolution (up to 192kHz) analog-to-digital conversion
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Specs of the Rode NT1 fifth generation:
Acoustic & Electrical Specifications
Acoustic Principle Pressure gradient
Active Electronic JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsul 1.00"
Polar Patter Cardioid
Address Type Side
Frequency Range 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance 100Ω
Maximum SP 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
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[@keliimoeanu]

Great tip about direction mic faces - I just made the same mistake and was ready to return it!!!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Easy mistake to make. Glad it wasn't just me 😔

[@kp4557]

Sorry to be off topic but I have a question for you related to the Corsair commander pro and the pre installed PWM fan hub on the 5000D airflow is there a way to connect it to the commander pro or does it not matter, want all fans to be controlled by the ICUE software but not sure if it will work

[@danmar007]

You're working very hard, aren't you? Videos are coming fast and furious.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Always. I've got so much more to do and not enough time 😂

[@coleedwards1634]

i love the sound of this mic, but i would be using this microphone in a untreated room(bedroom)- just for personal use. I don't mind it picking up an occasional motorcycle speeding by I just dont want it sounding like im in a box or have an echo. Other mics I was considering was the podmic usb or the RØDE NT-USB+ but by first choice would be nt1 5th gen. Your thoughts if the nt1 in a untreated room? And if you don't suggest it in that environment, what are your thoughts on the podmic usb vs nt-usb+ lol If you dont care for either I'd love a suggestion. Usb mic is a plus. Thanks!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

This is a great mic tbh and you'll be fine with it imo

[@uguronlineShorts]

bu videonun seslendirmesini hangi mikrofon ve ses kartıyla yaptınız çok güzel geliyor rode signature almayı düşünüyorum usb ye ihtiyacım olmadığından yada bir kulaklık girişi olmadığından fazladan para vermek istemiyorum

[@lawlaw19]

between this one and the shure mv7 which one do you recommend?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

This

[@lawlaw19]

@@TheProvokedPrawn thank you

[@BluD]

Anyone have a filter that is smaller for it?

[@chimichanga5964]

ngl that title is a bit confusing 😅

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Fair. I've tweaked it.

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@@TheProvokedPrawn what was it before? :o