Rode NT1 Unboxing, Setup, and Test

[@MrBasic]

Yes it does sound good! No EQ and it sounded like you did EQ it, or a little low-pass filter like I do. The lapel mics aren't bad, actually, but the Rode is a noticable step up. Cool video!

[@MatthewStratton]

Yeah, the lapel mic definitely reduces a lot of the echo in the room and help isolate my voice (compared to have a mic on the camera). That NT1 though, super clear audio compared to any other mic in my studio at the moment.

[@deltahomicide9300]

Covered what I needed to know and learned something too. Thanks

[@FCastil01]

Hey Matt - Frank from TGH CT here. I am studying and getting into Voice Over Acting. Glad I came across this video - as it's the microphone my instructor recommended. I am also expecting the Focusrite 2i2

[@MatthewStratton]

Hey Frank! Good to hear from you. It has a good sound. Cool to hear you are getting into Voice Over Acting.

[@FCastil01]

@@MatthewStratton thanks Matt...I'm sure I'll pick your brain for info...lol

[@borocavalier]

I am a beginner. I have a Rode NTA-1 Condenser Mic and a Fishman Loudbox Artist Amp. I connect them with the XLR cable. I am not using an Audio Interface yet. I am just trying to sing direct into the Mic and get sound out through the Amp. I cannot turn my Gain past 9 and my Master Volume past 9 as you would look at a clock face with out it making the most horrendous high pitched noise and feedback. What am I doing wrong or not understanding. My Mic is situated close to the Amp. Thanks.

[@andersnielsen2803]

The røde mic gave you a much better sound 🙌

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

Agreed! Night and day difference. Mines coming today on Christmas Eve. They aint ready for me!

[@mercury-779]

Dude used the fancy o and everything

[@mujikFreak]

Wow, 08:26 the moment he switched on the Rode NT1, the microphone noise disappeared! Sold! NT1, it is!

[@MatthewStratton]

It is a good sounding mic that is for sure. 💯

[@SherryCothran]

very helpful, thank you.

[@MatthewStratton]

You're welcome

[@cee1679]

Does the AI-1 interface work on Apples Logic Pro X???? Please get bacc at me!

[@ryan853]

Works with everything bro!

[@sarbanadaroy2756]

i am a beginner, please help me to setup this kit with adobe audition, like what drivers needs to be installed, how to set up interface for recording clear vocals with the audition software and preferances settings, please make a short tutorial video if you can, i promise will share the video for you.

[@kelseycowan9631]

Hey I’ve had this microphone for awhile and can’t get any sound out of it. Yes ma’am I have an intereface. Can you pls help

[@Thugdeep2008]

I recently purchased this mic because I wanted a nice neutral sound

[@patienttherapiesllc]

I have a very similar mic stand (Samson MD2 microphone stand) looks just like yours BUT the Rode is so heavy that it tips over. Do you have this problem? how did you solve it? Much thanks

[@MatthewStratton]

I have never tipped over that make using the on-stage table top mic stand. amzn.to/3oRyZPB

[@patienttherapiesllc]

@@MatthewStratton I just set up the on-stage mic stand and it is perfect! Thank you! The base on the other one was smaller in diameter.

[@MichaelW.1980]

I wished the NT1 was still being sold like this, but they cheated out on the accessories that come with the kit. It now resembles the NT1A.

[@TheSecondC2]

Does your rode mic still work? Just curious to see if they last before i buy it

[@npmentertainmentstudios6711]

Hi can you have the NT1- off camera and pick up dialogue between two people? (Opposite side of the desk as a measure)

[@InspirebyKhan]

I got the same one! Setting it up now so I can record vocals. GREAT MIC. I will do a review as well after recording some tracks

[@MatthewStratton]

Nice man, Quality.

[@InspirebyKhan]

Matthew Stratton oh ya! i tried them at the music shop and they were sturdy, great quality and enough to get the job done . Esp for Vocals

[@TheSecondC2]

Does your rode mic still work? Just curious to see if they last before i buy it

[@auris1086]

Easy to assemble,fun to use

[@zacgrubble9824]

Super video! I’m getting one and also one debating between the Zoom L12 or the R24. I’d love to hear any thought on that! Thanks again!

[@MatthewStratton]

It really depends on what you want to do. If you are going to record and do everything on just the recorder, I know the R24 has more tracks effects that you can use. L12 is limited to 12 tracks that you can see on the board and only 1 effect that you can use. The L12 is great for me to record onto and then transfer the audio from the SD card to the computer.

[@sunnygeorge4152]

Metal circle screw connecting mic & shock mount is missing in my box.. can I use anything alternate for that.

[@blitz3727]

Do they just pick and choose wtf they send? I got no mount

[@cowboyniggaud2555]

@@blitz3727 😢

[@keshasrivastav5491]

DREAMS DON'T WORK UNLESS YOU DO.

[@istvanseuahusain6409]

Hey I bought a rode nt1 and on the back of the mic the text is 'made in Australia' instead of 'designed and made in Australia'. Does it mean that i bought a fake product??

[@lifepath7741]

You are so stupid

[@NVRLOSTT]

Hello, l have a couple questions. I'm thinking of getting the RODE NT1, l have a NT1A now but lm seeing that the NT1 might be better for me. 2 Questions. 1. I have a Focusrite scarlet 2i2 (2ND GEN) can the NT1 still be connected to this? 2. The XLR cable l have now that fits my NT1A into the focusrite, will it fit the NT1? or are the sizes different and l have to buy a certain XLR cable for it?

[@ngat0ry508]

1. Yes. 2. If it’s a standard Male-Female XLR, yes.

[@studioentertainment2111]

Please what input do you use I am thinking about focus rite Scarlett 2i2

[@MatthewStratton]

The Scarlett 2i2 works well and has phantom power: amzn.to/3fcFszl

[@Mr.clipfarmer18]

What stand is that

[@MatthewStratton]

It is the on stage table top mic stand: amzn.to/3oRyZPB

[@oO5Dynasty]

Nice unboxing video

[@MatthewStratton]

Thanks.

[@AyannaCriswell]

Hey- I don't know if you're still looking at these comments but I'm struggling with getting the different adapters off of the pop filter/shock mount. Do you have any tips? I can't seem to get it to budge. I've tried using my hands and screwdrivers. It's really stuck. Was there anything helpful that you did?

[@MatthewStratton]

I just use a Phillip head screw driver.

[@devin9083]

liked and subbed! nice!

[@MatthewStratton]

Awesome thank you!

[@theautomationchannel6920]

something strange i am upgrading from boya lav to NT1 as well

[@MatthewStratton]

Nice.

[@angiesuricata]

awesome microfono!

[@nicholasmaggio3151]

Did you need to purchase the cord that goes into the mic and into the amp/ speaker separately?

[@MatthewStratton]

Yes, I purchased the cable separately.

[@marcelmokos]

I have it as well and the cable is in the package on the bottom.

[@MSSIAH]

Nice one bro

[@MatthewStratton]

It's a good mic for sure.

[@nlamste3]

Hi, after going through your great reviews I finally purchased de Rode NT1 kit yesterday...but Rode has change the mount that comes with this kit silently from the SMR to the SM6! So the big selling point for the more expensive NT1 kit compared to the NT1-a kit has gone. So this review is no longer valid for the new (and only) available NT1 kit

[@nlamste3]

Hi, I did not purchase this at Amazon as it was sold out. But if you look at Rode.com you will see they changed the NT1 kit to SR6. Rode also confirmed this recent changes by mail directly to me.

[@NVRLOSTT]

Mike van Amstel I've seen the NT1 on ebay, is this a bad place to buy it then?

[@GFXuniverse]

That recent change is actually an upgrade for NT1 and big selling point is still the sound quality difference. With SM6, it looks way professional and you wont need to buy separate shock mount for “Top Address” dynamic microphones and the big plus point is that now they include XLR cable in the box. I am glad that I am getting this new one!

[@SMFurqan]

Focusrite studio pack vs rode nt1 studio pack which is best??

[@lucifer4097]

Rode

[@dontsuscribe5631]

Does it work on MacBook air ?

[@myunaaue]

big question, but is it okay now to use an Interface? Will it sound bad?

[@MatthewStratton]

It should sound good as long as the audio interface has phantom power to power the condenser mic.

[@jasonrobertson7373]

Do you do personal set up sessions?

[@MatthewStratton]

I have never done one.

[@nahumdrummer1474]

Hi, I'm a new subscriber here and I just bought the rode videomic ntg. Recording on my Nikon 750 to make drum videos. This ntg replaces my videomicro but it is a really hot microphone. Not sure if you've used the videomic ntg yet but I'm getting Distortion no matter how I record ( lowest gain settings with -20 DB and 10 feet away) . Just wondered if you had any suggestions or recommendations for better mics to use on a DSLR to record drums. I know it's not ideal setup but I'm just starting out. Any advice would be appreciated 👍

[@MatthewStratton]

Does the Nikon 750 have audio gain settings? If so have you tried turning down the settings yet?

[@paveldos3511]

Hey man i just recently bought the rode nt1 do i need to get a xlr male to malr or male to female to set it up thanks

[@MatthewStratton]

Xlr male to female : amzn.to/2MYedwE

[@paveldos3511]

@@MatthewStratton thank you so much i really appreciate it. I wasnt sure but I'll make sure to purchase that today. Cheers man

[@PoliPopo]

Awesome great video

[@MatthewStratton]

Bro. This mic is sweet.

[@Shatavartverma]

Sir i have purchased Rode NT1a with steinburg ur22 mkii ...but while recording the signal is coming very low from mic.... at the very first time the signal was good but after that signal is coming very low. On computer...even after increasing the gain to full in audio interface the signal is not adequate... MY BROTHER IS SAYING U HAVE WASTED YOUR MONEY IN BUYING A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT...but i am sure that is not the case...plz help what is the real problem???

[@Zyon_Marcel]

Do you activate the phantom power?

[@MatthewStratton]

Zyon has a good question. Do you have phantom power activated? If it worked when you first used it, and now the audio is low, it may be a setting like phantom power. Also, make sure you don't have the high-Z button pushed if you are using input 2.

[@tipz4132]

On what website did you buy this on, I would leave to get me one to

[@MatthewStratton]

This is the exact item that I ordered: amzn.to/2OwE133

[@bestia8106]

Hey buddy what kind of mic stand should I get ?

[@MatthewStratton]

It really depends on your needs. This is the one I used in the video: amzn.to/3oRyZPB

[@asifjaved7672]

Sir, a humble question. Should I buy Zoom H5n Pro for recording or should I get AI-1 as a USB interface for this mic? Will H5n Pro give better sound than AI-1? Or AI-1 will give better sound than Hn5? I mean I am keen to buy Zoom h5n as I am afraid ai-1 may give me a headache in terms of setting up with Windows 10 etc? Please reply to me.

[@donavinh4176]

does this kit come with usb adaptor to record to a laptop?

[@MatthewStratton]

No, it does not. You need an audio interface with phantom power to use this with a laptop. I know that Rode does make a usb mic that doesn't need an audio interface though The Rode NT-USB: amzn.to/2MG21k7

[@Offmapnafr]

Matthew Stratton I just got a rode nt1 and was wondering what’s the best audio interface and cable u suggest if u can link me then thank you 💪🏼

[@harmonyvegan]

Go ahead

[@MatthewStratton]

Only when the time is right

[@TheWaffleDad]

What mic stand do you use?

[@kozlof]

Bailey Freund I want to know too

[@MatthewStratton]

Hello, in this video I am using this one: amzn.to/2ZTeaqL

[@kidsoftomorrow.6017]

Name of stand? :

[@MatthewStratton]

It is this one: amzn.to/2njWhme

[@djsnowball]

someones been watching too much think media

[@MatthewStratton]

Yes! Watch Think Media all the time.

[@breezyoakk]

I'm starting to hate this mic. I just don't like the sound of it. Mine sounds sooo harsh and sibilant its driving me crazy when mixing 😵

[@Therealabee]

Bruhh

[@MatthewStratton]

Bruhh