Røde Microphones has released the NT1, representing the first update to its flagship 1-inch diaphragm condenser studio microphone since its launch almost 14 years ago.
‘This new NT1 represents the essence of Røde – innovation and tradition coexisting in complete harmony,’ says Røde founder and President, Peter Freedman. ‘In the 20-years-plus that we’ve been making microphones here in Australia, we’ve come a long way, and the NT1 is on the cutting edge of technology and manufacturing processes, allowing us to offer an amazing instrument at incredible value to our customers. At the same time we haven’t lost sight of our roots and the core values that got us where we are today, and the NT1 moniker is a tribute to both our heritage and our family of artists around the world using a Røde NT1 in their daily recordings.’
Although the body of the new NT1 resembles the NT1-A, the microphone has been completely redesigned from the ground up, the only common component being the mesh grille.
The HF6capsule is a completely new design, and claims a sound signature ‘reminiscent of the famous microphones of old’ while exhibiting extremely low noise. According to Røde, ‘it has been developed with a focus on detailed midrange response, coupled with silky smooth high frequencies and warm, round, bass’. In another first for Røde, the transducer itself is suspended inside the microphone using Rycote’s Lyre system, minimising external vibrations at the capsule level. The capsule is then married to high-grade electronics that have been designed to provide the lowest noise level of any studio microphone available. The NT1 is a quiet microphone, measuring only 4.5dBA of self-noise.
Its body is machined from 6061 aluminium and nickel plated for resistance against corrosion. It is coated in a durable, military-grade ceramic layer, using proprietary electrostatic application techniques to ensure an extremely hard-wearing finish that is resistant to scratches or marks.
The NT1 is sold as a kit along with the revolutionary new Røde SMR shockmount. Featuring a double-Lyre suspension system, the SMR enhances the vibration cancellation of Rycote’s Lyre system by using a smaller inner Lyre to act as a tensioning element. This maintains each Lyre in the neutral position where it is most efficient at cancelling vibration. The SMR’s removable all-metal pop filter provides integrated plosive protection that is easily washable and designed to last as long as the shockmount and microphone.
The SMR is also compatible with a range of large-diaphragm microphones from Røde, and will be made available separately.
More: www.rodemic.com/nt1
