Introduction
Thank you for investing in the NT55 studio
condenser microphone.
Whether you’ve purchased this mic on its own, or as a
part of a matched pair set, I’m confi dent that you will
fi nd the NT55 is a masterpiece of small-diaphragm
cardioid-condenser microphone design.
Although clearly relevant to instrument miking, the
NT55 is extremely well suited to situations where a
small ‘unobtrusive’ yet powerful microphone system is
required.
The NT55 utilises the 1/2” (externally biased) gold
sputtered true condenser transducer used in the
internationally renowned RØDE NT5. The NT55, is a
state-of-the-ar t low noise balanced output microphone,
exhibiting a wide dynamic range and full frequency
response.
The NT55 circuit incorporates a three position variable
PAD with 0, -10 or 20 dB attenuation, and a t hree position
variable high-pass fi lter that enables you to step from a
fl at response to 75 or 150 Hz high pass fi lter.
The NT55 is intended for fi lm, television, broadcast,
live performance, theatre, surround and environmental
recording applications or wherever your imagination
takes you.
The NT55 comes with two different condenser
microphone heads to provide a wide variety of polar
patterns.
Please take the time to visit www.rodemic.com and
register your microphone for a full ten year warranty.
While there you can view studio tips and techniques, as
well as browse the comprehensive range of accessories
for the NT55 and other
microphones.
Peter Freedman
Microphones
Sydney, Australia
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Specifi cations
Acoustic
Principle:
Directional
Pattern:
Frequency
Range:
Output
Impedence:
Sensitivity: -38dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz
Equivalent Noise: 15dBA SPL
Maximum
Output:
Dynamic Range: >12 1d B ( pe r IEC 651)
Maximum SPL: 136dB (146/156dB using PAD)
Pressure gradient
Cardioid
(see graph)
20Hz ~ 20,000Hz
(see graph)
100 Ω
(12.6mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL)
±2dB @ 1kHz
(per IEC651)
+8dBu
(@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ)
(@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ)
Signal/Noise: 79dB SPL
(@ 1kHz, rel 1Pa per IEC651)
Power
Requirement:
Output
Connection:
Net Weight: 100g
Dimensions:
Phantom P48
3-pin XLR
145 x 20 x 20mm
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