RODE Microphones nt1-a User Manual

NT1-A

Instruction Manual

www.rodemic.com

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EMC, LVD

Introduction

On behalf of the entire team at I’d like to
personally thank you for investing in the NT1-A
studio condenser microphone.

We’re proud to say that the NT1-A has become an
industry standard - providing the warmth, extended
dynamic range, clarity and high SPL capability
usually only featured by some of the most expensive
microphones.

We’ve titled this the ‘Complete Vocal Recording
Solution’ as we’ve included everything you need to
get truly professional vocal recordings - the world’s
quietest studio microphone, a studio grade popshield
and shock mount, premium cable, dust cover and of
course

The NT1-A is an exceptional vocal microphone, but I’m
pleased to say that you will fi nd it an equally capable
microphone for almost any recording application
including acoustic and electric instruments and
percussion.

’s industry leading ten year warranty.

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 NT1-A and other

Peter Freedman

Microphones

Sydney, Australia

microphones.

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Specifi cations

Acoustic
Principle:

Active
Electronics:

Directional
Pattern:

Frequency
Range:

Output
Impedence:

Sensitivity: -31.9dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz

Equivalent Noise: 5dBA SPL

Maximum
Output:

Dynamic Range: >13 2 d B ( p er I EC 6 51)

Externally polarised 25mm (1”)
condenser

JFET impedance converter with
bipolar output buffer

Cardioid
(see graph)

20Hz ~ 20,000Hz
(see graph)

100 Ω

(25mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL)
±2dB @ 1kHz

(per IEC651)

+13 .7d Bu

(@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ)

Maximum SPL: 137dB

(@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ)

Signal/Noise: 88dB SPL

(@ 1kHz, rel 1Pa per IEC651)

Power
Requirement:

Output
Connection:

Net Weight: 326g

Phantom P48, P24

3-pin XLR

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Accessories

SM6 shock mount

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Premium XLR cable

Microphone sleeve/

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dust cover