RODE NT1 Gen 5 Overview
An NT1 with XLR and USB for Recording, Podcasting, and Streaming
The black RODE NT1 5th Gen XLR/USB Mic offers both analog XLR and digital USB-C connections, providing flexibility for recording, podcasting, and streaming without needing an audio interface, thanks to its 32-bit floating-point A/D converter. Connect via XLR for use with other equipment. With a true-condenser capsule, ultralow-noise circuitry, and durable housing, it excels at high-resolution vocal and instrument recording in any setting.
Internally Shockmounted HF6 Cardioid Condenser Capsule
- Behind the protective mesh grille, the mic features Rode’s 1″ gold-sputtered HF6 capsule, designed to provide a detailed midrange response with smooth highs and warm bass.
- The cardioid polar pattern focuses audio capture on the source in front of the mic, picking up less unwanted ambient sound from the back and sides.
- Rycote’s industry-leading Lyre system suspends the transducer inside the microphone, minimizing external vibrations at the capsule level. We pair the capsule with high-grade electronics designed to produce an extremely low noise level. The NT1 5th Gen delivers an incredibly quiet performance, measuring only 4 dBA of self-noise.
- You power the mic with phantom power through the XLR connector or with bus power through the USB-C port.
Revolution Preamp and 32-Bit Floating Point Converters
- The NT1 5th Gen’s USB features include a Revolution preamp, delivering ultralow-noise gain for exceptional audio quality.
- With its 32-bit floating point A to D converter, you’ll never need to worry about clipping again. The converter’s high headroom and dynamic range prevent overloads, letting you focus on creativity, not levels.
- Sampling rates of up to 192 kHz are supported.
Bundled Accessories
- The NT1 5th Generation comes with the SM6 shock mount, isolating the microphone from external vibrations and rumble.
- The SM6 includes a removable pop shield with two axes of adjustment and a telescopic arm for ultimate application versatility.
- The mic also comes with a balanced XLR microphone cable and a USB-C to USB-C cable.
- A carrying pouch is also supplied.
Unlock More Creative Potential with the Rode App Suite
Rode Central
- Rode Central is an easy-to-use companion app for your NT1 5th Generation, giving you access to its processing and effects, input gain control, and firmware updates.
- Customize the sound signature to suit your voice with advanced APHEX processing, including the legendary Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.
- After you configure your microphone in RDE Central, your settings stay active for use with your DAW or other audio software.
- The powerful DSP chip inside the microphone manages all audio processing, which reduces the load on your CPU.
Rode Connect
- Rode Connect is a simple and powerful software solution for podcasting with the NT1 5th Generation.
- Connect up to four Rode USB microphones, access advanced DSP, firmware updates, and mix or record podcasts with an intuitive interface.
- Access powerful digital signal processing; including a noise gate, compressor, and the legendary APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.
- The software provides a fully featured recording interface, complete with broadcast-style faders, level metering, mute buttons, and more.
UNIFY
- UNIFY is the ultimate virtual mixing software for streaming with your NT1 5th Generation.
- The software gives you supreme control over your audio, whether you’re a Twitch streamer, YouTuber, or content creator.
- Mix audio sources, apply professional processing, create independent mixes, and record multichannel audio or stream live via OBS.
- Avoid DMCA issues with UNIFY’s multichannel recording, separating tracks for copyright-safe content on Twitch, YouTube, and more.
