Rode NT USB: The Good and the Bad

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In this video I discuss my first impressions of the Rode NT USB microphone. The Rode NT USB is a USB condenser microphone by Rode which plugs right into your computer - no need for an audio interface. The Rode NT USB is good for recording vocals, musical instruments, a voiceover, or a podcast. The NT USB comes with a tripod base, mic stand mount, pop filter, USB cable, and a padded carrying case. It’s compatible with Mac OS X, Windows 8, and iOS. I talk about my favorite things about the Rode NT USB as well as some issues with it. Is it as good as the XLR? Your ears will have to decide, but I offer some opinions as well.
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[@samguaiana2027]

That first con doesn’t make too much sense. Considering you have an audio interface, you’re not the demographic for this microphone. That would be like you going “For me to ride my motorcycle, I had to exit my car and get onto the bike. This was inconvenient, as I was already in my car.”

[@AleWestQ]

Thought the same. Plus it's super normal to adjust the buffer size on a lot of Audio programs just to avoid the delay. Hence why many other programs do have a delay rectification feature. As far as I saw, there was no negative points lol.

[@Dracstar]

Good point

[@TheSmithNL]

Would've loved hearing your singing unedited, not necessarily to judge your singing, but rather the quality of the mic

[@sentimentaloldme]

Have a listen to the quality of the microphone recorded through my phone on my channel...

[@NikhilBhat]

This sounds incredible for a USB microphone! Honestly couldn't tell much of a different between the two in your last video so Rode must be doing something right!

[@SanjayC]

Absolutely right!

[@liuya]

I am from China, I found your video on KZbin, I think you are doing very well, but my English is not particularly good, so some places can not understand, I want to ask you to enable cc subtitles, let me like this People from other countries can understand all the meanings you want to express, thank you so much :)

[@SanjayC]

Hi! Thank you for your comment! I will enable subtitles like you asked. Please subscribe and share my channel with your friends :-) What software do you use for music?

[@liuya]

Thank you for agreeing with my suggestion, I will introduce your video to my friends, I will listen to music in spotify and Netease cloud music (in china), I am very glad that you attach importance to me.

[@ekireipesuto5689]

This warms my heart

[@drbassface]

I just compared the NT1 usb mic to an sm 58 and a CAD E100. My daughter sang to a track...16 bars...rhythmic and soft vocals. I wanted to check for any delays as you mentioned to how a take shows up on the daw. We used LOGIC. Happy to say that there was ZERO latency with the USB mic. All the mics performances were completely lined up in Logic. The mic was plug and play and connected automatically with an acceptance question. So, zero delay in our experiment. Cheers.

[@SanjayC]

Good to hear that. Thanks for sharing!

[@ritapatel5727]

Your singing is excellent no matter what you use I love it ❤️

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@WeebusDweebus]

I have the same problem with this mic, when I record vocals I hear a slight delay but It slowly gets synced up again. But I can live with it and love using it to sing!

[@SanjayC]

Cool! Glad I'm not the only one with that delay issue

[@user-so4yh4fm1m]

Just drag it back on the pitch in FL studio like -5 cents that works

[@joelgomez2016]

exceptional content man love your videos, just high quality stuff is all i can say good job

[@SanjayC]

Thanks Joel! Really appreciate positive words! 🙏🏽

[@whatareyouselling9811]

Your cons really aren't cons, there just small things that take a few seconds but on another note it's always been recommended that when recording vocals, that lowering your buffer reduces latency (professional engineers say this also) plus I thought there were buffer settings on the mic, i must be mistaken

[@Only1Dharti]

Mic or no mic I LOOOOOVE your voice!!!! You make the mic’s sound good! ...but I like the NT1A better.

[@SanjayC]

😃 thanks!

[@professorhulkbanner]

The delay is the latency some daws like logic have low latency setting, I've used some interfaces and mixers that also have the delay but its fixed through a good daw

[@pineapple3037]

Wow awesome review. Really good quality vid, keep at it and in time your hard work will pay off. Consistency is super important but I’m sure you know all this. Cheers.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, Pineapple 303!! I appreciate he kind words!

[@Jpaul038]

Enjoyed your video, Sanjay C! Thanks and keep 'em coming!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@margaretchristo6859]

Another great video from you Sanjay Christo. Thank you for sharing.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Hey, if you create an aggregate device with both the Rode NT USB and your interface, you will not have to switch between both, since Ableton will see both as 1 interface.

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, I actually do this when I do screen recordings for Ableton. :-)

[@nirveekhasnu3869]

Hi Sanjay,should I buy this nt usb if my room doesn't have any sound treatment? Also this would be my first mic if i buy this.

[@dawi]

You are so good at singing

[@mohammadhosseinkhani2323]

This microphone is compared with the Chinese comica sta-au1 model microphone and shown as equal can you also compare these two microphones for singing?

[@DaxNyC]

Hey bro. Most if not all usb condenser mics have an latency issue. Adjusting buffer size helps incredibly. But you might have to line up the recording with the track because of the latency due to the length Of the usb cable being the longer it is the longer it takes for the data to go from your cardioid to the processor then to the cable to your computer. Hope I helped. Thanks for the video.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, Dave!

[@SONGSTICKS]

I was just about to say something similar but you've already said it :O) . Latency is something I've gotten used to having to adjust over the years on account of having Dinosaur computers. One day I'll be able to afford a top notch pc with superfast processing speed, but until then....

[@drbassface]

I wonder if you were using the Latency Correct button in Logic X, if the latency problem would disappear?

[@user-bo4bc9ts3e]

Please tell me how to solve the problem. I use GarageBand for real-time broadcasts by a third-party application. It amplifies the usb mic, but the effects are only sent to the microphone's earbuds and do not reach the desired application. How can you transfer effects to both headphones and app?

[@timecode_academy]

Does have any audio interface that supports USB input? if we use an audio interface for Rode NT USB, the quality increase?

[@charley7347]

this is the 3rd comparison video ive looked at, where they put sound effects and background music in an audio comparison... just give us a raw comparison?

[@APPLEDUDEZ]

Thank you. I appreciate your experience and knowledge that you shared.

[@SanjayC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gyreldagooc9267]

how to connect to Maono A200?

[@wellingtondtivoicenote5065]

Buffering is a problem m having as well.great video king

[@Dux_Sux]

Thank you for the review!

[@SanjayC]

You're welcome!

[@sanjaybjadhav2531]

Can we here our voice through speaker while singing if we use Rode NT USB mic

[@TheFedsTerrible]

Would you recommend for instrumental recording? I play the trombone and am looking an easier all around good mic for recording projects, zoom lessons and what not.

[@marcorasero6003]

What is the best setting of the microphone volume in the window 10 settings? I use it at 15 cm, as it is written in the manual. Thank you

[@sentimentaloldme]

I've used Rode USB (for over four years) to record my singing vocals... acapella...with an instrument and a backing track ...I find it a very good microphone. I don't think that U.S.B. microphones (no matter what make) are made to be used with an audio interface...(XLR yes...but USB no). Also with all these USB microphone recordings you need to do some post editing to get the sound you want. I use a free program called Audacity to record and edit. Did you know you can use this microphone also to record audio directly to your phone...much much better that the internal phone microphone.

[@kennydominguez4730]

The delay is a problem with able ton live because recording this in fl studio is no problem

[@SanjayC]

That's good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@Puttugamer]

Kindly help me, my Rode NT USB is taking too much sound my neighbors background sound,, how can i remove this. means this mike is too sensitive it takes sounds like 1KM away sounds. please help Greetings from India

[@budvindelpitiya]

Enchanted Brain if u use Audacity as the program to record music the background noise can be easily cut out Audacity is free I recommend you check it out and search up “audacity background noise cancellation tutorial”

[@danielmartin3795]

Hi. I purchased this mic and... the sound is really awful. I work on mac (have an iMac an Macbook Pro), and have used 3 software to try it (Audacity, Screenflow and Garage band). But there's no way it sounds good just hitting record. Any clue? What could happen? Thanks in advance.

[@eviedaniela]

This is good to know. I was looking for a good mic for Garageband/Logic but that is a deal breaker

[@TheApril1610]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@SanjayC]

You're welcome!

[@journey_boundYT]

Can you make a video showing how you edit your music to make it sound so professional

[@SanjayC]

I made a video about my vocal chain which will help you out. See here kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6OqeoOCdq6jr5Y

[@Patricijus1989]

Thanks! :)

[@gauravbhatia2758]

Can anyone help me how I could connect this rode USB to my phone and record videos on StarMaker, it would be great if someone could tell me what all extra equipments I need for example what kind of converter etc

[@sentimentaloldme]

You need an OTG cable..They can be picked up on Ebay for a dollar or so...Before you connect the OTG cable to the camera...download a free app. called Open Camera...That allows you to record directly to camera by going to settings and changing audio recording settings in the App to external microphone...I have a sample on my channel...If you go to the song "Summer Of My Dreams"...that was recorded directly with Rode USB microphone to a budget Moto G Phone.

[@tewnafishmusic]

Hi Sanjay .... great little video. Listening to your finished vocals in your video (you've gotta great voice), how do you get that amazing polished sound ... what general tweaks/effects do you use to achieve that sound? Many thanks (from Channel Islands, UK)

[@sirmatthewiii]

Auto tune

[@TheYaGaHa]

the sound output of the mic sounds very cracky, like a cheap speaker which is turned on too much. How can I avoid this?

[@jouannic007]

Have this same problem, someone that knows why this is? Thanks in advance.

[@fenixvrienden433]

nice vid man i really like it

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@DrAhmadAlShabasy]

did you notice a kind of metallic or robotic vibration in the voice recorded by this mic

[@SanjayC]

No, I didn't notice it.

[@danielthegeek4582]

Would you recommend this or a condenser mic for podcasting? I think dynamic is preferable, based on the videos I’ve watched, but I’m not always 100% in front of the mic.. I do sometimes drift away slightly for research during recording. Any help gratefully received, thanks!

[@peterk3145]

Im a bit dissapointed in this microphone. IT S RECORDING BAD NOISE in the background. After only a few months it s started malfunctioning....Makes really bad background noise and the computers cant even recognise it anymore...I should ve gone for the Yeti instead :(

[@jasminmora356]

@sanjayc You should've even tried the mic with Logic because you have both DAWs so that was ridiculous that u didnt do that for demonstration of the delay, or if there is any with Logic.

[@jasminmora356]

so cn u try it and tell me??+

[@MazenArafat]

Thank you

[@SanjayC]

You're welcome

[@alanalvarez2319]

Does it have a mute button

[@SanjayC]

No it doesn't

[@MrJeffreylipata]

your DT770 250ohms works 100% full power coz it has 250 impedance.

[@ericdoziermusic]

Would you be willing to compare it to the AmazonBasics Professional USB Condensor?

[@erix4erix]

thanks

[@SanjayC]

No problem

[@jamesmason8162]

I use the Rode Podcaster, it's much better than the nt: amzn.to/39nMe1M

[@abz3642]

Building my first home studio and I’m stuck between buying an audio interface with a non-usb large condenser mic or the Rode usb mic you reviewed in this video that does not need an audio interface. I’m using a MacBook Air.

[@SanjayC]

Buy an audio interface with a regular condenser mic. USB mics are not yet up to par in my opinion.

[@abz3642]

Sanjay C can you recommend me two different brands and prices for both the interface and mic please!? Unless you already have it on your video description, that be great!💪🏼

[@danialmz]

please make a review on comica STM-USB

[@selectadisco]

Is it possible to turn off the annoying blue LED?

[@SanjayC]

Nope

[@niconevolo8846]

How do you think the UNT would do inside a moving car with a shock mount? Very quiet car, only noise would be wind noise at higher speeds. Thoughts?

[@SanjayC]

If you mount it well, it should be OK. You'll still get rumbles and background noise as long as the car is moving.

[@Veo87]

The Rode USB looks cool to me, but it looks like it's unavailable everywhere now. :(

[@whatabouttheearth]

Test a mic with auto tune...haha that defeats the entire purpose of demonstrating it

[@roope6352]

Not really tho WeirdChamp

[@jdsforza9313]

Not really

[@TukeShark]

@@roope6352 we want the raw audio

[@ty9er]

@@roope6352 yes it does you Pepega

[@Ultravoilet.]

Hello sir,please help me to choose a better microphone under 20000.

[@SanjayC]

I'll be reviewing the Rode NT USB Mini very soon. I like Audio Technica mics as well and they are very reasonably priced. I used to have one and loved it.

[@SMFurqan]

For voice which one is better focusrite studio pack or rode nt USB microphone?? I want to buy one product which is better??

[@SanjayC]

I say the Rode

[@SMFurqan]

@@SanjayC rode nt USB microphone? Or say xlr??

[@SanjayC]

If you want to get away with not having an audio interface, then I know many people who are happy with the ROde USB. I prefer the sound of the XLR version, but its only a small difference.

[@SMFurqan]

@@SanjayC what small difference explain in next video xlr vs USB microphone???? Or send me link of any video

[@SanjayC]

You can listen to the difference in my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXWaeWyjmdyqr7s

[@MarwaKalloub]

Hello, Thank you for the video, how can I prevent the background noise while streaming ?? thank you so much.

[@SanjayC]

That's not easy. The best thing to do is to eliminate noise, or sound proof. But I've also found that the Waves plugin called NS1 is an easy fix for some situations.

[@LiveTilWeLaugh]

I have a NT-USB and if your noise is coming from the microphone itself, make sure it is plugged into a USB 2.0 NOT a USB 3.0. switching my USB port reduced my noise floor by more than 10dB

[@filmtush]

Use zoom mics...no latency. H series are great of Zoom...I used a lot of usb mics but now loving zoom h series mics...I was thinking to buy rode mic, but now I won't. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@gauravbhatia2758]

Can anyone help me how I could connect this rode USB to my phone and record videos on StarMaker, it would be great if someone could tell me what all extra equipments I need fit example what kind of converter etc

[@naveenfernando9361]

otg usb connector

[@drritu9851]

Nice

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@arcanics1971]

I've had this mic for a couple of years and I can tell you that the latency issue is NOT due to Ableton. It even does that in Audacity! Every DAW I have used it with has had the same issue, and by (approx) the same amount. That said, I do like the mic. It's not my main vocal mic anymore, but that's more due to the convenience of plugging into the AI with my Shure clone.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@Lukexog]

CAN I USE THIS MICROPHONE FOR WINDOWS 10

[@SanjayC]

Yes it will work just fine with Windows 10

[@Lukexog]

Sanjay thanks man

[@nkdisk]

Is it important to set output to rode mic ? can’t i set it to my sound card so that i can hear after recording

[@SanjayC]

I found that annoying too. Are you using a Mac? If so, you can create a Multi-output audio output and use that instead.

[@icjefferson2508]

Can the microphone's headphone jack drive the 250 Ohms headphones comfortably? I'm thinking of getting the DT990 Pros (also 250 Ohms) with the microphone.

[@SanjayC]

That's a really good question. Honestly, I could've used more volume in my headphones from this. I was a bit disappointed. Maybe a headphone amp would help.

[@icjefferson2508]

I've been looking endlessly for an answer to my question. Rode's support was kind of beating around the bush when I asked them. Good to know, thank you!

[@tewnafishmusic]

Hi try the DT770 Pro 80 ohm model ..... will work just fine

[@icjefferson2508]

@@tewnafishmusic I ended up getting a Rode Procaster with an audio interface. No doubt the 80 Ohm version would've worked just fine. Thanks for the reply :)

[@Darkened_Void]

I bought it and it was a terrible mistake. Completely regret it.

[@stebo5562]

Would depend on the quality of the interface

[@jdsforza9313]

The whole point of a USB microphone is so that you don’t need an interface bud...

[@davidmorarobles5884]

Hi! I have a NT USB Rode and i use it a lot. But now when i connect it to Ableton it appears "USB PnP Sound Device" and it sounds different. Any suggestions?

[@shanesylvester2319]

David Mora Robles think you might be clicking the wrong thing

[@boreeeed]

What is best røde nt usb or shure sm7b???

[@SanjayC]

They are different because one is condenser (more sensitive) and the other is dynamic. If you need more full sound (and more low end), choose the SM7B. Excellent mic. I like condenser mics for more top end clarity.

[@Cody1122]

could i use this to just talk to people on like discord and not record would they be able to hear me

[@SanjayC]

yes, that will work just fine

[@daftboysentertainment6332]

Can I connect the USB microphone to the audio interface? what happens is that I speak Spanish and I did not understand well ...

[@SanjayC]

No, you need to connect the USB microphone directly to your computer. No, debe conectar el micrófono USB directamente a su computadora.

[@daftboysentertainment6332]

@@SanjayC Thanks for the answer, I would love to make a vocal mixing tutorial with nt usb surround, because with mine I don't get the same quality that you get ...

[@amanmj2011]

could u please compare scarlett cm mk3(3rd gen bundle) vs audio technica at2035.

[@SanjayC]

Oh man. I don’t have the studio bundle.

[@amanmj2011]

@@SanjayC ohh never mind and thanks for these lovely ovely videos.

[@musicalphysicians5233]

I am confused between rode nt usb and audio technica at 2020 usb... what do you recommend?

[@SanjayC]

I prefer the sound of Rode, but Audio Technica is equally as good. It comes down to personal preference. But both are great mics for the price.

[@asifjaved7672]

Dear, can we record the audio from Rode NT USB mic into external recorders like 'Zoom H2n' etc. The reason is that my windows 10 on mt Desktop PC has made this audio like trash due to driver bug issues windows. Please reply for the sake of humanity.

[@SanjayC]

Asif, I don't think that will work. You need a computer to process the digital input. I'm not 100% sure, but I think I'm right.

[@GG-zh9hd]

where that song girl like you at , i need a songg like you yeayeyaeaa shit fire

[@malinasyoga1931]

Hey, do you know if the Rhode mic also works for recording voice audio in a room with a distance between 1 and 2 meters? To record a yoga video for example?

[@SanjayC]

I haven't tried it, but with most condenser mics, you should try to be around 15 centimeters from the mic. If you place it 1-2 meters, it will pick up A LOT more of the room noise. I wouldn't recommend doing that.

[@malinasyoga1931]

Sanjay C hm ok that makes sense 🙈 thank you for replying! Maybe I should go for a shotgun mic instead then...

[@nhaezer5121]

The delay is the deal breaker. Don't want an extra late of work and uncertainty

[@drbassface]

NHaezer Was the delay because he didn’t record while monitoring from the mics headphone output...which is needed to avoid latency in recording.

[@anshupandey3001]

Sir if i connect the mic directly to my phone and do the programing stuff later for the audio.. is it possible to record like this?

[@SanjayC]

I think so, but I haven't tested that myself.

[@anshupandey3001]

@@SanjayC ok... thanks Sir🙏

[@jacobskywoker1240]

What about if you create an aggregate device?

[@SanjayC]

I didn't test this with an aggregate setup. That's not possible with Windows, as I understand. But on Mac, I'm going to test aggregate with the NT USB Mini very soon.

[@jacobskywoker1240]

So how bad is the latency with fairly small buffer? I want to get it to record autotune vocals, so I need to monitor the vocal with FX applied. I will be using nectar 2 that had tracking mode which makes it very low latency. So recording with an ordinary mic has worked perfectly.

[@jacobskywoker1240]

Also i want to say that i think the nt1a sounded SIGNIFICANTLY better in the beginning of the video.

[@ryanleon1994]

I would really love to see a comparison between the Rode NT, Blue Yeti, and the Fifine k670

[@kemikal2570]

Same

[@candicewatson242]

So for some reason when I record with this mic, I get all kinds of problems. For starters, when I go to sing, it like cuts my voice and sometimes even changes it a whole Octave! It's driving me crazy because I love to make songs but I can't make songs when my mic distorts my voice or cuts it up into pieces. Have any solutions?

[@SanjayC]

Woah that’s really weird. I haven’t heard of anyone report those problems. You may need to contact Rode

[@SanjayC]

Woah that’s really weird. I haven’t heard of anyone report those problems. You may need to contact Rode

[@ITech2005]

Hey they were right. This is a known issue with ableton theres an easy workaround somewhere.

[@lamdaiphong9436]

Hi Sanjay, I am just an amateur who loves to sing and record, appreciate if you could list a list of devices that could help to sing and record audio on my laptop, as if only Rode NT USB is not enough and the vocals sound very rough without echo or softness.

[@SanjayC]

You could benefit from having music production software if you are going to be recording complete songs. I use Ableton Live, but some cheaper options are Reaper for Windows or Garageband (free) for Mac. They will include effects you can use to add echo and reverb and other important effects for your vocals.

[@lamdaiphong9436]

@@SanjayC Do we need Audio Interfaces or any other mixers interface.

[@SanjayC]

@@lamdaiphong9436 If you buy the NT USB mic, you won't need an audio interface for vocals. You may need one if you plan to record guitars

[@rooseveltpam9509]

Can it work with FL

[@SanjayC]

Yes, it will

[@boobear5272]

wow nice voice bro

[@SanjayC]

Thanks Boo!

[@glennsak]

Auto-tune much?

[@damienthrelfo4134]

Hey! so I found a solution for the audio delay! I was at 50-80ms delay when I adjusted my input buffer (like RODE suggested) , but when I went too low, the audio crackled and cut out. I downloaded ASIO4ALL drives, selected it in Ableton, decreased the buffer size using that to minimum, and I got down to 7.17ms delay. with no crackles or loss to audio quality. check out www.asio4all.org/intro.html

[@SanjayC]

Nice tip! Thanks!

[@WinningEmpire]

20$ more than the Blue Yeti. Worth it?

[@SanjayC]

Blue and Rode make great mics. I haven't tried the Yeti, though. The Rode USB is definitely a great value for the money.

[@TukeShark]

autotune? yes

[@joeyfitz9]

99.9% of KZbin videos begin with, "What's up guys?". It needs to stop. Please.

[@SanjayC]

Hey, I actually stopped doing that over a year ago. :-) Check out my new videos - I've got a new catch phrase!

[@joeyfitz9]

@@SanjayC Ah good and I apologize for my comment, it was rather rude. Thank you for making your videos, very informative!

[@shadhinahmed9053]

I wanna sell Rode NT1-A Microphone. I bought it from backpackbang a few days back and not use yet. If anyone want to buy, please let me know. Thanks!

[@rafadydkiemmacha7543]

There's nothing more pathetic than recording audio with tons of filters + auto-tune and then recording a video pretending you sing it live. Like, damn that's just sad.