Rode NT3 Users Manual

NT 3

Instruction Guide

RØDE STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES

RØDE NT 3

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This condenser microphone has been proudly
designed and manufactured by RØDE
Microphones in Sydney, Australia. We at RØDE
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 NT3.

Peter Freedman

RØDE Microphones

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Capsule: Externally polarised 19mm
(3/4”) condenser

• Active Electronics: J-FET impedance converter
with bipolar output buffer

• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid

(see graph)

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz –20 kHz

(see graph)

• Output Impedance: 200 ohm

• Sensitivity: -39dB re 1 volt/pascal (12mV

@ 94dB SPL) +/- 2dB

• Equivalent Noise: <16dB SPL (“A” weighted per
IEC268-15)

• Maximum Output: +9.5dBu (@ 1% THD into
1K ohm

• Dynamic Range: >123dB (per IEC268-15)

• Maximum SPL: >140dB SPL (@1% THD into

1K ohm

• Signal/Noise Ratio: >77dB (per IEC268-15)

• Power Requirements: 8mA @ P48 (20-60v)

7mA @ P24 (12-30v)

1.4mA @ P12 (11026v)

1.2mA @9v (Battery)

• Dimensions (Microphone only)

270mm x 130mm x 50mm

• Weight (Microphone without battery): 371g

• Packed Weight: 640

• Packed Dimensions: 270mm x 130mm x 50mm