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Rode

Rode NT1a

Name: Rode NT1a
Brand: Rode
SKU: B07YLK4GS5

A home studio workhorse.

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Overall Rating & value for money

8.1/ 10

8.1

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A 8.1 puts its overall rating in the top half of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 20 of the 136 we've cataloged.

9/ 10

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A 9 puts its value for money in the top 10% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 20 of the 136 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Connection Type

XlrMost common

Xlr34%Wired-usb-c32%Wired-3.5mm11%2.4GHZ10%

Xlr is the most common — on 34% of the 152 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Polar Pattern

CardioidMost common

Cardioid43%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).

Use Case

Streaming16%Podcasting15%Content creation15%Vocal recording13%

Instrument recording appears on 7% of the 340 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Connectivity

Connection Type: Xlr

Microphone

Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Form Factor: Large-diaphragm condenser
Use Case: Vocal recording, instrument recording, streaming, content creation
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Capsule Type: Condenser
Count: 1
Diaphragm Category: Large-diaphragm
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Max Spl: 137 dB SPL
Output Impedance: 100 Ω
Power Required: Phantom 48V
Self Noise: 5 dBA
Sensitivity: -31.9 dBV/Pa

Build

Water Resistance: No
Material Chassis Primary: Stainless steel

Design

Dimensions Depth: 50 mm
Dimensions Height: 190 mm
Dimensions Width: 50 mm
Includes Pop Filter: Yes
Includes Shock Mount: Yes
Mount Thread: 5/8"-27
Weight: 326 g

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SOUNDGUYS rating

8.1/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byAdam MolinaReviewed June 2021

Design8.5

Portability4.0

Value9.0

The verdict

The Rode NT1-A is still a best seller for a reason. If you're looking for a good condenser mic to record vocals, this is a good choice whether you're upgrading to your first XLR microphone or replacing an old one in your studio.

✓What we like

✓Cardioid polar pattern

✓Flat frequency response

✓Premium all-metal build quality

✓Low self-noise at just 5dB

✓Decently priced

✕What could be better

✕Sibilance issues mean you'll need a decent pop-filter

✕Requires another device to provide phantom power

✕Heavy due to all-metal body

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