Rode NT1A-MP Users Manual

NT1-A

Instruction Guide

STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES

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This condenser microphone has been proudly
designed and manufactured by RODE Microphones
in Sydney, Australia.

We at RO DE thank you for investing in our product,
and with the appropriate care, it will serve you well
for many years to come.

Please take the time to read the following
information which will help you to achieve the best
possible performance from your NT1-A.

NT1-A

Technical Specification:

•Acoustic Principle: Exter nally polarised 25 mm
(1”) condenser.

•Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter
with bipolar output buffer.

•Pickup Pattern: Cardioid (see graph).

•Frequency Response: 20 Hz~20 kHz (see graph).

•Output Impedance: 100 Ω

•Sensitivity: -31.9 dB re 1volt/pascal
25 mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 2 dB

•Equivalent Noise:
5 dBA SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)

•Maximum Output: +13.7dBu (@ 1% THD into 1kΩ)

•Dynamic Range:> 132 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)

•Maximum SPL: 137 dB (@ 1% THD into 1kΩ)

•Signal/Noise: > 88 dB (1kHz rel 1 Pa;
per IEC651, IEC268-15)

•Power Requirements: Phantom P48, P24

NT1-A Polar Response

NT1-A Frequency Response

Features:

• Large Capsule (1”) with gold-plated membrane.

• Cardioid Polar Pattern.

• Ultra-low noise transformerless circuitry.

• New, state of the art surface mount electronics.

• New, heavy duty satin nickel finish.

• Monocoque sub-assembly.

• Internal shock-mounting system.

• Gold plated output connectors.

•True Condenser (externally biased).

• Full (20Hz – 20 kHz) frequency response.

Accessories:

NT1-A Base

Note: Ensure cable is connected to correct pins.

Cable plug guide

Pin 1 (Ground)

Pin 2 (+)

Pin 3 (-)

ZP1 Zip Pouch

3/8” - 5/8”
Thread Adaptor

SM1 Shock Mount