RODE NT1 Series Explore the complete evolution of one of the world’s most popular voice over condenser microphones. From the original 1991 release to the groundbreaking 5th Generation with its “unclippable” 32-bit float output, this series has defined the sound of home voice over and professional studios alike.
In this section, we break down the technical milestones of every iteration, including:
The Classics: The original NT1 and the legendary NT1-A.
The Modern Standard: The black NT1 (4th Gen) known for its ultra-low self-noise.
The Digital Revolution: The NT1 5th Gen’s Dual Connect XLR and USB-C connectivity.
Whether you are a podcaster, vocalist, voice over actor, or engineer, find out which generation of this iconic large-diaphragm mic best suits your workflow and how the “sound of the NT1” has changed over the decades.
The NT1: The Mic that Started RØDE. The NT1 is the large-diaphragm condenser microphone that launched the RØDE brand. While being an Australian company, the Ø in RØDE is used in homage to founder Peter Freedman’s Scandinavian roots. Where does the NT1 name come from? It is a pun by Freedman for “Rodent-1.” And all […]
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