Rode NT5 Condenser Microphone

Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The NT5 is RODE's premier small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, sometimes referred to as a 'pencil mic'.  Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 1/2" capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.

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NT5-S
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Its tight cardioid pickup pattern also makes it ideal for use as an indoor dialogue microphone for filmmaking on a mic stand or boom.

Expanding the NT5's versatility, an interchangeable omnidirectional capsule (NT45-O) is available.

Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT5 available as a single microphone or as an acoustically matched pair.

The NT5 is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RODE's industry leading 10 year warranty.

  • Externally biased condenser
  • Gold sputtered 1/2” capsule
  • Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body
  • Dual power operation
  • Surface mount circuitry
  • Low noise 
  • Full frequency response
  • Available as Certified Match Pair
  • 10 year extended warranty with online registration
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Specification

Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient

Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer

Capsule: 0.50"

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Address Type: End

Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz

Output Impedance: 100Ω

Maximum SPL: 143dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)

Maximum Output Level: 13.9dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load

Sensitivity: -38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 16dB-A

Power Options: +24V phantom power+48V phantom power

Weight: 101.00gm

Dimensions: 118.00mmH x 20.00mmW x 20.00mmD

Output: XLR Output

Warranty: 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration

Description

Its tight cardioid pickup pattern also makes it ideal for use as an indoor dialogue microphone for filmmaking on a mic stand or boom.

Expanding the NT5's versatility, an interchangeable omnidirectional capsule (NT45-O) is available.

Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT5 available as a single microphone or as an acoustically matched pair.

The NT5 is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RODE's industry leading 10 year warranty.