Microphones
Neumann U87Ai Set Z Multi-Pattern Large Condenser
9.1SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
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Rode
Rode NT1 5th Gen
Key specs
Connection Type
Xlr, wired-usb-cMost commonXlr34%Wired-usb-c32%Wired-3.5mm11%2.4GHZ10%
Wired-usb-c is the most common — on 32% of the 152 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).
Polar Pattern
CardioidMost commonCardioid43%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%
Cardioid is the most common — on 43% of the 180 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).
Form Factor
Usb desktop podcast31%Large-diaphragm condenser17%Lavalier wireless17%Dynamic handheld vocal10%
Large-diaphragm condenser appears on 17% of the 115 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).
Frequency Response
20-20000 HzConnectivity
- Connection Type
- Xlr, wired-usb-c
- USB Charging
- Yes
Microphone
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Form Factor
- Large-diaphragm condenser
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Bit Depth
- 32 bit
- Capsule Type
- Condenser
- Diaphragm Category
- Large-diaphragm
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Max Spl
- 142 dB SPL
- Output Impedance
- 100 Ω
- Power Required
- Phantom 48V
- Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- Self Noise
- 4.5 dBA
- Sensitivity
- -29 dBV/Pa
Design
- Dimensions Depth
- 52 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 189 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 52 mm
- Includes Pop Filter
- Yes
- Includes Shock Mount
- Yes
- Mount Thread
- 5/8"-27
- Weight
- 440 g
Features
- Gain Knob
- No
- Headphone Monitor
- No
- Mute Button
- No
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