Rode NT-USB

A premium cardioid condenser microphone with integrated audio interface for Mac and PC. Equipped with a high-quality 1/2" electret condenser capsule, it allows high-resolution and low-noise recordings of even quiet sound sources, making it ideal for recording vocals, acoustic guitars and other instruments, as well as for podcasts and voice-over recordings.

Of course, the NT-USB is great for beginners who don't yet have a separate audio interface - but professionals will also appreciate that in practice, all you need to do is plug the microphone into a USB port on your computer, then launch your DAW and start recording straight away; even guitar and vocals on one track at the same time if you're in doubt. Without wasting much time, this way you can spontaneously - and without losing the inspiration - capture demos and musical sketches that sound really good!

The NT-USB comes with a small table stand and a metal pop shield for voice and vocal recordings, which can also be removed for instrument recordings. For monitoring, headphones can be connected directly to the microphone and the corresponding rotary control can be used to determine the monitoring volume. The second knob is used for overdubs to adjust the volume balance between the microphone signal (which is tapped directly without latency) and the playback signal from the computer. The NT-USB is "Class Compliant" for Mac and PC, i.e. it is immediately recognized by the respective computer without drivers and supplied with the necessary power. As soon as a proper connection to the computer is established, this is indicated by an inconspicuous blue operation LED, which is located behind the speaker basket. With an (optional) Camera Connection Kit from Apple, the NT-USB can also be operated on an iPad®.

The scope of delivery is completed by a really long USB cable (6 m), a dust bag and a mounting ring with tripod holder, so that the NT-USB can also be used with a normal microphone stand if required.

Features Rode NT-USB

• 1/2" condenser capsule
• cardioid polar pattern
• integrated USB audio interface
• connects directly to computer (Mac and PC)
• is recognized immediately (no driver installation required)
• integrated stereo headphone jack (3.5 mm) with volume control
• balance control (direct signal microphone/USB stream from computer)
• unobtrusive operation LED
• incl. metal pop shield, table stand and mounting ring with stand holder
• incl. extra-long USB cable (6 m) and carrying case ZP1

Technical data

• Polar pattern: cardioid
• Limiting sound pressure level: 110 dB
• Inherent noise: 14 dBA
• Digital conversion: 16 bit/48 kHz
• Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Dynamic range: 96 dB
• Connection type: USB
• Power supply via USB, 5 VDC
• Weight: 520 g
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 62 x 50 x 184 mm

Scope of delivery

• Rode NT-USB Microphone
• Metal pop shield
• Table stand and mounting ring with tripod holder
• USB cable (6 m)
• ZP1 carrying case