Rode NT1 5th Generation Condenser Microphone

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Super happy! I have been recording acoustic and vocal tracks for my solo music with an sm57 exclusively. When I opened the NT1 and plugged it in, I recorded a demo side by side and the difference is night and day. For me it’s mainly the SNR that has me super happy. Instantly opening the DAW, new track and selecting the sm57 vs NT1 - huge difference in white noise. NT1 is so warm, clear, and I can’t hear any background noise. I record in my home office so there is no acoustic treatment. Thrilled and wishing I had bought this before I already release half my album

Mateo Rodriguez

September 15, 2026

El soporte llegó rayado, pero todo funciona.

El tiempo de entrega fue dentro de lo estimado. La caja llegó un poco rota pero nada importante. Y el soporte llegó un poco rayado lastimosamente, pero funciona bien.

El micrófono como tal apenas le empezaré a dar uso, así que no tengo nada que opinar sobre el sonido ni su calidad. Pero luce bien!

Excelente micrófono

Tal cual lo q esperaba, llegó antes el pedido se agradece

Calidad y rapidez

Llego antes de lo esperado. El

Producto es una maravilla, muy buen upgrade desde mi pasado microfono.

Box arrived ripped and looks used

When the package arrived, the box was ripped in three different places. I had to use tape just to keep it together. It also looked like it had been used before — it didn’t have the factory circle seal/sticker that shows the item hasn’t been opened. Very disappointed with the condition it arrived in.

Microphone is hands down one of the best mics for the price that I've seen

I love the sound quality for the price the microphone comes in at, it's a beast of a microphone, and it lets you choose which type of audio interface you're going to use, between USB C and XLR, very versatile! It was pretty easy to set up with the USB C cable and didn't require additional hardware other than a stand for it, which I would very much recommend that you get one with it. With a stand included, it's still less than other high end XLR/USB microphones, and the quality is there. It's really good, and a much needed upgrade over my Rode NT-USB which is also an amazing microphone.

I'd recommend this mic to all my friends if I'm being real with you, it's that good for the price. Love it.

Do not trust this seller

Do not trust this seller. Item worked for a week then the pop filter and shock mount fell apart. it was delivered with ripped corners as you can see in video. I paid full price for what seems to be a ripoff. They refused to send a replacement until I sent this back, this is my main source of income so I have to send it back and lose $250 and 2-4 weeks to somehow get a new one if they even refund me. Horrible.

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Works well for decent set up

Love the mic. Got an iso ball on it so didn't need pop filter. ( Suggestion) Looks cool. Rode plugins really unlock potential! Get.

Great professional mic with versatile options!

Awesome microphone that handles my voice really well when I provide my voice overs. Having 2 connection options makes this very versatile and the optional plug and play makes for convenience. It even has a free Rode program you can download to make it better if connecting it via USB. Highly recommended for those trying to use this mic for vocal bases performances.

Rode NT1 Mic

I’m a singer/songwriter/vocalist and this definitely gets the job done. An affordable mic delivering world class vocals.

Enzo

March 8, 2025

Great microphone

Great microphone, incredible quality people always point out my great microphone quality when playing games saying it sounds very professional and incredibly clear. I would say this is a great option for someone that doesn’t want to go to XLR cause the USB output is very similar to the XLR output when it comes to clearness just slightly different when it comes to quality but very similar. If you know that you’re going to go with a XLR setup I would say get one of the other NT1 options as they deliver the same or similar quality for a cheaper price but if you know you will use the USB version its a incredible option and probably one of the best USB microphones you’ll ever find.

I’ve had the microphone for about 4-5 months and have not had a single negative experience with it.

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32-bit floating point digital output is challenging to take advantage of

Actually taking advantage of the 32 bit floating point digital output is harder than they make it look. Only some software can use it. In particular, it's not supported by Audacity on Windows (although it is on the Mac).

Installing the ASIO driver isn't hard. Getting windows to recognize it and not use default Windows drivers is quite the challenge.

When you get everything working it's got great sound, but be prepared to spend a few hours of frustration, and then need to re-spend some time getting things set up every time you upgrade, reboot, or change any audio settings.

Jessie

November 19, 2024

Product was previously opened and used

Box looked sketchy like it had been opened already. Upon further unpacking it was clear this item was previously assembled then stuffed back in the box. I paid for New, not used. Sent it back 30 minutes after I received it. Poor business model. Will look at other brands. Rode let me down.

Josie Luke

June 16, 2024

CAME BROKEN

I tried everything, it came broken, works with usb. But then cant connect to interface, because 3 prongs that connect to it CAME BROKEN. They said there’s “no returns” and it didn’t come with the black USB CABLE.

A Fantastic USB-C Microphone

I use this microphone for voiceover and podcasting. The sound quality is great, and this works perfectly with the rode PSA1 mic stand. Connectivity is great as well, as I don't have any XLR equipment, but with this model you can use USB-C or XLR, and USB-C plugs right into my Mac Studio or MacBook Pro without any other interface. I noticed a deeper, richer sound over my previous USB Microphone, a Blue Yeti. It also came with a soft bag to store the mic in, but it also slides over the mic when in the stand to keep it from getting dusty when not in use.

LOVE THIS MIC!

The quality of the mic is AMAZING first of all. Hardly any white noise when I listen to the monitoring function on my GarageBand. I had a blue yeti, and that broke on me after less than 10 uses. I have a portable tascam as well, but was unsatisfied with the amount of white noise it picks up. The Rode NT1 5th gen mic is perfect for ASMR, which is what I record with it. I have made plenty of recordings so far and all sound clear and crisp. I also love the USBc function, as I don’t have or want to get an audio interface. It plugs right into the device I’m recording on, as long as I have a USBc port or adapter. I am surprised this mic is not more expensive. I definitely recommend it! (In the picture I have it set up on a microphone stand, which I purchased separately. The mic does come with a suspender to attach to a stand… not pictured in my photo but still great)

Alex

May 10, 2024

Came used

I opened after return due date...so pathetic it came used scratches etc..unprofessional...

Danasiah

April 15, 2024

It’s definitely a great mic for beginners

I definitely would have gotten something more expensive if I knew that was the better option but it’s still good enough to keep. Definitely get it if your a beginner because it does the job and has great sound. I don’t know if I was the reason but sometimes it does cut off my higher pitched notes and some lows if it’s too isolated and sometimes I don’t know how it all of sudden is isolated lol but all around it’s a great mic for the price.

Box was rip and tap up

Looks like a return product

And the microphone usb feature echo

And if return they wont give you a full refund

Que tan bueno es el Micrófono Rode

Quiero ser productora musical por lo que tener un micrófono es sumamente importante en un estudio de grabación, este micrófono condensador y de gran diafragma permite capturar el sonido con gran claridad y calidez. Cuenta con un rango dinámico ampliado que captura todos los matices de forma muy precisa, lo que lo hace una excelente opción para quiénes buscan grabar desde voces y guitarras acústicas, hasta piano o batería dentro del estudio. Incluye un Soporte Shock Mount SM6 marca Rode para que puedas asegurar el micrófono en cuanto lo saques de la caja, y un filtro desmontable para una grabación limpia y clara.

Luna Olson

November 6, 2023

Pretty good for vocoders

I can't sing, but I do love vocoders. One thing I've noticed about vocoders is that you really need to have a clean vocal recording to make the vocoder sound good. Since I'm not a singer, I didn't want to get a super expensive mic, so this mic turned out to be a good balance between price and quality

Anyway, here is a cover of Pony by Ginuwine using this mic

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Extremely strong self noise

Very excited when I received it, but immediately got disappointed after I tested it. I think the one I received is probably broken, as it has such strong self noise, as you can see in the screenshot. I changed the cable and DAW, the problem stayed. I have to return it.

Best microphone in its class by far

I purchased this mic first from GC and returned it to purchase a Neumann BCM104. After paying > $1200 for the Neumann, I realized that the sound I got from my first NT1 was better than what I was getting from that mic. This mic takes EQ and compression so easily. It is flat and moldable. It has a LOT of low end so you will need to deal with that but if you find the right placement and EQ for your voice, this mic is the best thing you will find until you spend into the over $1,500 category. No lie.

Also, you get a complete mic package with this. In addition to the mic, you also get a shock mount, mic cable, usb cable (don't go this route if you want the best sound; use a proper audio interface), and pop filter. Everything is well made. I think I am still in shock with how good it is for the money.

For the record, I have used this mic with the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (first time around) and the MOTU M6 (current interface). Both sounded nice. I have a comparison video of this mic vs the $1,195 Neumann BCM104. I preferred the Rode but you might like the Neumann better. Nonetheless, this is a great value.

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Al in SoCal

March 19, 2023

Pro-quality mic for vocalists, narrators and voice-over recordings

Item: Rode NT1 5th Gen Studio Condenser Microphone

Price: $249.00

From all the background I’ve collected on the new Rode N1-5th Generation microphone, I’ve feel I’ve got a better understanding of this microphone and where it fits into the scheme of the ‘creator’s market.’ In the entertainment industry and studio recording work, professional microphones can easily be found in the five thousand dollar range. What’s interesting to me is that Rode has refined their founding mic, the NT-1, and progressively advanced its engineering, tailored to this new generation of home-based musicians, narrators and voice over artists, who can now enter the home studio market and have available what I would call a very versatile ‘professional grade’ microphone, but at a very affordable price.

I just recently reviewed the new Rode X-Series mics for gamers and streamers; the XCM-50 and the XDM-100. And they were both very impressive. So I was wondering how the NT1-5th Gen would ‘identify’ alongside the X-Series, and what made it different. Well, unlike the X-Series, focused on streaming and gaming, the NT1-5th Generation is a vocalist’s microphone. It’s a cardioid condenser, unlike the same priced XDM-100, a dynamic. The 5th Gen NT1 was built on the tradition of the original NT1, known for its warm, classic sound and incredible versatility. But the key difference in this latest NT1 edition is the new technology that Rode incorporated. There’s an impressive list of features that places this microphone apart from the high quality streaming-gaming X-Series.

Notable Features of the NT1-5th Generation (per Rode)

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone

HF6 1-inch capsule known for detailed mid-freq’s, smooth highs, warm-round bass

Smooth frequency response, high sensitivity and high SPL handling

Exceptionally low noise (4dBA) – the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone

Patent-pending Dual Connect output with both XLR and USB connectivity

32-bit float digital output; essentially, doesn’t matter where gains are set while recording

Ultra-high-resolution (up to 192kHz) analog-to-digital conversion

On-board DSP for advanced APHEX® audio for incredible audio enhancement

Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter, XLR and USB cables included

Know that the NT1 provides both XLR (analog) output as well as USB-C (digital) output. I’m primarily using my mics, including the NT1, as digital microphones. And I simultaneously record my ‘boom mic’ audio directly into my video editing software. I then import my camera’s file into the same software program, where my primary camera audio is on audio-track 1, and my Rode audio is on audio track 2. The video-editor software allows me to synchronize Rode’s audio to my camera’s audio. I can then selectively choose my camera’s wireless lapel mic audio, or in this case, the audio from the Rode NT1-5th gen. It helps appreciate the stark difference. It’s not an ‘apples to apple’ comparison, but more a way to emphasize the qualities of this profession level microphone.

While I was really impressed with the audio quality of both X-Series microphones, I can see that the NT1-5th Gen is honed in on providing crisp and true audio performance for vocalists, narrators and voice over artists. It has its niche. I’m planning on using the NT1-5th Gen for my video narration segments myself.

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Mil

March 18, 2023

Good and bad points

Good points

1-have two way connections usb c and traditional way

2-stable holder

3-quality of material is good

4-voice recording quality is good

5-wires are long enough

Bad points

I did not find bad points yet

Totally I liked it

Gonz33

March 17, 2023

The tape or belt that tense the spider, came "broken"

The tape or belt that tense the spider, came broken, and the decal didn't come either. I'm very sad.

Solid USB, very good XLR

I have a decent collection of microphones; wireless and wired lavalier kits, condensers, dynamics, headset-style wired, USB and even wired microphones for my in-ear monitors, so I have a bit of experience with microphones. I used XLR microphones with my Elgato Wave XLR for a while for work purposes but after a while gave up and settled on a noise reducing USB adapter with my Rode NTG video microphone.

Hardware-wise, this is a nice microphone. It has good weight without being so heavy that it weighs down my boom arm. The shock mount that comes with it seems to suspend the microphone well and the pop filter is also nice to have.

My primary use for a microphone is for work video and audio calls. My company uses Zoom for meetings and Microsoft Teams as a replacement for desk phones as most of us work remotely and have no in-office desk space. Because my machine is locked down, I cannot install software, so any microphone or USB device heavily dependent on software is a no-go unless it happens to use one of the two pre-approved software packages for Jabra or Plantronics USB headsets. I did not like the experience with those headsets, so I've tried many other setups over the past few years. I love how a good condenser microphone sounds and I tried hard to use one with the Elgato Wave XLR, but that device does not seem to enjoy working with my work laptop, so I had to give up on using it for work purposes. I really think it performs best when you can use the Elgato software.

So that means I used this microphone primarily as a USB microphone. And as a USB microphone, I have some basic complaints. First, it does not have a headphone jack for real-time monitoring. Since I can't do this through software, it would be really nice if the hardware could accommodate it. Second, there are no controls on the microphone at all. Even my Rode NTG microphone has buttons, and they are very handy. This microphone really feels like an XLR microphone that can do USB in a pinch, but it isn't how Rode wants you to use this microphone - unless you are trying to make use of the 32-bit float feature, which works only via USB. This is a strange paradoxical microphone in that respect. I can't really take advantage of the 32-bit float feature for work purposes (although a similar feature is why I liked the Elgato Wave XLR so much). I could use this feature in Audacity, which is a software package available to me, but it doesn't really help for daily use. Admittedly, clipping in Zoom is not really a big problem as Zoom and Teams both adjust microphone volume automatically.

Realistically, if I intend to use this microphone professionally, I'm probably going to connect it via XLR into an interface and software. So, it's great that this microphone has the 32-bit float feature, but because it doesn't feel like a complete USB microphone to me, it seems like an incomplete thought. I do realize that many of the features are accessible via Rode Central and the ASIO driver for Windows, but that limits one of the marquee features of this microphone if you're looking for something with good quality that also has plug-and-play simplicity.

Ultimately, I think I'm being picky because of my unique situation and the average person buying this microphone either already intends to use it via USB with the Rode software and their DAW of choice or they plan to use it via XLR in the same way but with the knowledge of knowing they could use it in USB mode on the road. I think that is probably the best way to think about this microphone. And in that regard, I do think it's a good one and good to have in your arsenal. It does perform very well via USB even with my finicky work laptop. I have no issues with the device disconnecting or refusing to work with any application I've tried. So, if you want an XLR microphone you can also use via USB sometimes, this is a solid choice.

Extremely versatile and high quality with an unbeatable price point.

The NT1 has met all expectations and more as you can feel the quality from the moment you unbox it. Rode didn’t skimp on the accessories either. It’s a great step up from the Sennheiser e815s that I have been using.

The versatility of having usb and xlr is perfect for musicians who enjoy capturing their own sounds as I do. Although an interface and preamp definitely help to pull in the sound, direct to USB is impressive. Not having to lug an audio interference around to record directly into a daw for instruments outside the studio and still use the same microphone that you’re familiar with when in the studio is great.

The only downside so far is that it is a heavy microphone and might require a heavier duty boom, but the included shock mount handles it well.

The clarity of the recordings is extremely crisp and accurate for all sorts of instruments and vocals. I am looking forward to getting more familiar with the NT1.

FIrst Time Using A Condenser Mic And I Am Impressed

This is my first "Condenser Mic" I am used to using Dynamic mics ... for those of you who know the difference. And I am very impressed, this sounds good coming out of my RodeCaster and even through the USB-C connection it is clear. I will have to play with it to see the difference if there if any, but just on playing with it for a few hours ... I would say it is nice and one of the newest mics out on the market.

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Kristoff Heinz

March 9, 2023

OG Home studio "baller"

This is the second condensor mic that I have owned, the first being an AKG P420 and while the AKG is more versitile, the NT1 sounds much better IMO. Its no wonder that this is one of the most iconic entry level, semi-pro mics out there. There are only two complaints from me. 1. The XLR input is super tight and you almost feel like you are going to rip the mic off the stand when unplugging it. 2. For the money a nice case would have been appreciated. I do not use USB microphones often but having the choice between XLR and USB is nice! I will test the USB functionality soon. I am excited to see the 32bit floating bit rate and see the internal interface at work.

I have attached a quick video with a dry recording of a vocal voiceover and a short guitar riff. There is no compression, gate, or EQ just what you get recorded into a Roland Capture interface through Reason.

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