Name: RODE NT1-A
Brand: RODE

Technical Specifications of RODE NT1-A

Overall score

5.5

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.

When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.

Audio Performance

9.7

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Microphone type

What it is: The overall microphone class intended for uses such as studio work, lavalier recording, handheld speech, or instrument capture.

When it matters: When you are choosing the right microphone style for studio work, interviews, streaming, or instruments.

Importance: LOW

studio

Transducer type

What it is: The transducer technology used to convert sound into an electrical signal.

When it matters: When you are choosing between condenser, dynamic, or ribbon behavior for your room and voice.

Importance: LOW

condenser

Diaphragm size

What it is: The diameter of the microphone diaphragm that reacts to incoming sound pressure.

When it matters: When you compare small and large diaphragm microphones for vocal detail, room tone, or transient response.

Importance: LOW

Capsule type

What it is: The capsule construction used inside the microphone to capture sound.

When it matters: When you compare different capsule designs for tone, detail, or recording style.

Importance: LOW

single

Sensitivity

What it is: The output level produced by the microphone for a given sound pressure reference.

When it matters: When you need enough output level without driving your preamp too hard.

Importance: LOW

-31.9 dBV/Pa

Connectivity

5.2

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Connection type

What it is: The connection standard used to link the microphone with recorders, mixers, phones, or computers.

When it matters: When you need the microphone to plug directly into the device you actually record with.

Importance: LOW

XLR

Output connector type

What it is: The type of output connector used by the microphone for sending its audio signal.

When it matters: When you need the microphone to connect to a specific kind of input on your gear.

Importance: LOW

XLR

Headphone output

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone has a headphone output for direct monitoring.

When it matters: When you want to hear your own voice directly while recording or streaming.

Importance: LOW

3.5 mm audio jack

What it is: Indicates whether a 3.5 mm audio jack is available for monitoring or direct connection.

When it matters: When you want to plug headphones or a cable directly into a standard 3.5 mm socket.

Importance: LOW

6.35 mm audio jack connector

What it is: Indicates whether a 6.35 mm audio jack connector is present on the microphone or included interface.

When it matters: When your headphones, mixer, or instrument chain relies on a 6.35 mm jack connection.

Importance: LOW

Recording

4.0

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Supported sample rates

What it is: The digital sample rates supported by the microphone for recording or monitoring.

When it matters: When you need the microphone to support the sample rates used in your recording workflow.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Supported bit depths

What it is: The digital bit depth values supported by the microphone for audio capture.

When it matters: When you want more digital recording resolution for editing or processing later.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Audio interface sample rate

What it is: The audio interface sample rates supported by the microphone for digital capture or monitoring.

When it matters: When you need the microphone interface to support the sample rate used by your recording or streaming setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Audio interface bit depth

What it is: The audio interface bit depths supported by the microphone for digital recording quality.

When it matters: When you want the microphone interface to support the bit depth used in your recording chain.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)

What it is: The signal to noise ratio of the integrated DAC or headphone interface stage.

When it matters: When you monitor through the microphone headphone output and want that digital path to stay quiet.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Pickup Patterns

3.2

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N. of polar patterns

What it is: The number of selectable pickup patterns available for different recording situations.

When it matters: When one microphone has to cover solo voice, room sound, and interview style setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cardioid pattern

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone offers a cardioid pickup pattern for front focused capture.

When it matters: When you want to isolate one speaker in front of the microphone for podcasts, calls, or streaming.

Importance: MEDIUM

Omnidirectional pattern

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone offers an omnidirectional pickup pattern for 360 degree capture.

When it matters: When you want to capture everyone around the microphone instead of one voice from the front.

Importance: MEDIUM

Hypercardioid pattern

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone offers a hypercardioid pickup pattern with narrower front focus.

When it matters: When you want stronger rejection of sounds coming from the sides in a noisy room.

Importance: LOW

Bidirectional pattern

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone offers a bidirectional pickup pattern for front and rear capture.

When it matters: When you record two people facing each other with one microphone between them.

Importance: LOW

Controls & Features

3.9

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Mute function

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone has a built in mute control for quickly silencing the signal.

When it matters: When you need to silence the microphone instantly during live calls, streams, or meetings.

Importance: MEDIUM

Onboard gain control

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone provides a built in control for adjusting input gain.

When it matters: When different speakers or scenes need fast gain changes without touching the interface.

Importance: MEDIUM

Volume control levels

What it is: The available volume level or volume adjustment provided directly on the microphone or its interface.

When it matters: When you want direct volume adjustment on the microphone or its built in interface.

Importance: LOW

Flat DSP mode

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone provides a flat DSP mode without tonal processing.

When it matters: When you want a neutral sound profile before adding your own EQ or processing.

Importance: LOW

DSP presets

What it is: The number of built in DSP preset modes available for different sound profiles.

When it matters: When you want quick tone changes for voice, streaming, or different recording scenes.

Importance: LOW

Power

4.0

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Phantom power required

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone needs external phantom power to operate normally.

When it matters: When you use the microphone with an interface or mixer that may not provide phantom power.

Importance: MEDIUM

Phantom power voltage

What it is: The phantom power voltage required by the microphone for proper operation.

When it matters: When you must confirm that your power supply matches what the microphone actually expects.

Importance: LOW

24, 48 V

USB bus-powered

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can be powered directly through its USB connection.

When it matters: When you want the microphone to run from a laptop or phone without a separate power supply.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery life

What it is: The expected operating time on battery power during portable or wireless use.

When it matters: When you use the microphone away from wall power for events, field work, or mobile video.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Design

6.4

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Height

What it is: The overall height of the microphone body, stand, or supplied desktop structure.

When it matters: When the microphone has to fit under a monitor, inside a booth, or into a limited desk space.

Importance: LOW

Width

What it is: The overall width of the microphone body or its integrated base.

When it matters: When the microphone must fit between monitors, on a narrow desk, or inside a compact rig.

Importance: LOW

Thickness

What it is: The overall depth or front to back thickness of the microphone unit.

When it matters: When front to back depth decides whether the microphone clears your screen or keyboard area.

Importance: LOW

Weight

What it is: The total mass of the microphone with its included or attached parts.

When it matters: When you mount the microphone on a small arm, pack it for travel, or hold it for long sessions.

Importance: LOW

Body material

What it is: The main material used for the microphone body or housing.

When it matters: When you care about how sturdy, premium, or lightweight the microphone body feels over time.

Importance: LOW

aluminum

Accessories

8.5

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Included accessories

What it is: The accessories supplied in the box with the microphone for mounting, protection, or immediate use.

When it matters: When you want the box to include the accessories needed to set up and use the microphone right away.

Importance: LOW

shock mount; pop filter; cable; carrying case

Shock mount included

What it is: Indicates whether a shock mount is included to reduce vibration and handling noise.

When it matters: When desk vibrations or boom arm movement would otherwise travel into the recording.

Importance: LOW

Pop filter included

What it is: Indicates whether a pop filter is included to reduce plosive sounds during speech recording.

When it matters: When you record speech up close and want to reduce strong p and b bursts.

Importance: LOW

Windscreen included

What it is: Indicates whether a windscreen is included to reduce wind and breath noise.

When it matters: When you record outdoors or close to the mouth and want less wind or breath noise.

Importance: LOW

Cable length

What it is: The length of the included or attached audio cable supplied with the microphone.

When it matters: When the microphone has to reach your desk, camera rig, or interface without extension cables.

Importance: LOW

Compatibility

7.2

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Android compatibility

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with Android phones or tablets.

When it matters: When you plan to use the microphone with an Android phone or tablet without trial and error.

Importance: LOW

iOS compatibility

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with iPhone or iPad devices.

When it matters: When you want the microphone to work properly with an iPhone or iPad setup.

Importance: LOW

Windows compatibility

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with Windows computers.

When it matters: When your recording or streaming setup runs on a Windows computer.

Importance: LOW

macOS compatibility

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with macOS computers.

When it matters: When your audio setup depends on a Mac or MacBook as the main recording machine.

Importance: LOW

Xbox compatibility

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone is explicitly compatible with Xbox consoles or controllers.

When it matters: When you want to connect and use the microphone with an Xbox console or controller.

Importance: LOW

RODE NT1-A vs the average microphone

Why is RODE NT1-A better than the average microphone?

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35.5 dB wider dynamic range
RODE NT1-A has a wider dynamic range than the average microphone (132 dB vs 96.5 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96.5 dB.
What it is: The usable level range between the microphone noise floor and its clipping limit.
When it matters: When the recording has to keep both quiet detail and loud peaks without falling apart.
Importance: MEDIUM
RODE NT1-A has a wider dynamic range than the average microphone (132 dB vs 96.5 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96.5 dB.132 dB vs 96.5 dB
15 dB SPL higher limit
RODE NT1-A has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (137 dB SPL vs 122 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 122 dB SPL.
What it is: The highest sound pressure level the microphone can handle before severe distortion occurs.
When it matters: When the microphone has to survive loud vocals, drums, brass, or close guitar cabinets.
Importance: MEDIUM
RODE NT1-A has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (137 dB SPL vs 122 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 122 dB SPL.137 dB SPL vs 122 dB SPL
Supports balanced output
RODE NT1-A supports balanced output, the average microphone does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone provides a balanced audio output connection for cleaner signal transfer.
When it matters: When you need a cleaner signal path over longer cable runs to an interface or mixer.
Importance: LOW
RODE NT1-A supports balanced output, the average microphone does not.
Includes shock mount
RODE NT1-A includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
What it is: Indicates whether a shock mount is included to reduce vibration and handling noise.
When it matters: When desk vibrations or boom arm movement would otherwise travel into the recording.
Importance: LOW
RODE NT1-A includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
4 m longer cable length
RODE NT1-A has a longer cable than the average microphone (6 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
What it is: The length of the included or attached audio cable supplied with the microphone.
When it matters: When the microphone has to reach your desk, camera rig, or interface without extension cables.
Importance: LOW
RODE NT1-A has a longer cable than the average microphone (6 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.6 m vs 2 m
6 mm thinner body
RODE NT1-A is thinner than the average microphone (50 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
What it is: The overall depth or front to back thickness of the microphone unit.
When it matters: When front to back depth decides whether the microphone clears your screen or keyboard area.
Importance: LOW
RODE NT1-A is thinner than the average microphone (50 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.50 mm vs 56 mm
35.5 dB wider dynamic range
RODE NT1-A has a wider dynamic range than the average microphone (132 dB vs 96.5 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96.5 dB.
15 dB SPL higher limit
RODE NT1-A has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (137 dB SPL vs 122 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 122 dB SPL.
Supports balanced output
RODE NT1-A supports balanced output, the average microphone does not.
6 mm thinner body
RODE NT1-A is thinner than the average microphone (50 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
Includes shock mount
RODE NT1-A includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
4 m longer cable length
RODE NT1-A has a longer cable than the average microphone (6 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.

Why is RODE NT1-A worse than the average microphone?

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No headphone output
RODE NT1-A does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
No 3.5 mm jack
RODE NT1-A does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
No zero-latency monitoring
RODE NT1-A does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
No gain control
RODE NT1-A does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
No on-device controls
RODE NT1-A does not place key controls on the device, the average microphone does. 79.5% of microphones place key controls on the device.
No mute function
RODE NT1-A does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
No USB bus power
RODE NT1-A does not support USB bus power, the average microphone does.
Requires phantom power
RODE NT1-A requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
17 older release date
RODE NT1-A is older than the average microphone (2,003 vs 2,020). The average microphone was released in 2,020.
January 2003.
Not compatible with Android
RODE NT1-A is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
Not compatible with iOS
RODE NT1-A is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
Requires external audio interface.
No zero-latency monitoring
RODE NT1-A does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone supports direct zero latency monitoring of its own signal.
When it matters: When you want to hear yourself in real time without the delay that makes speaking awkward.
Importance: MEDIUM
RODE NT1-A does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
No gain control
RODE NT1-A does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone provides a built in control for adjusting input gain.
When it matters: When different speakers or scenes need fast gain changes without touching the interface.
Importance: MEDIUM
RODE NT1-A does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
No on-device controls
RODE NT1-A does not place key controls on the device, the average microphone does. 79.5% of microphones place key controls on the device.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone has its control panel or main buttons placed on the device body.
When it matters: When you prefer the main controls to be reachable directly on the microphone body during use.
Importance: MEDIUM
RODE NT1-A does not place key controls on the device, the average microphone does. 79.5% of microphones place key controls on the device.
No mute function
RODE NT1-A does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone has a built in mute control for quickly silencing the signal.
When it matters: When you need to silence the microphone instantly during live calls, streams, or meetings.
Importance: MEDIUM
RODE NT1-A does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
No USB bus power
RODE NT1-A does not support USB bus power, the average microphone does.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can be powered directly through its USB connection.
When it matters: When you want the microphone to run from a laptop or phone without a separate power supply.
Importance: MEDIUM
RODE NT1-A does not support USB bus power, the average microphone does.
Requires phantom power
RODE NT1-A requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone needs external phantom power to operate normally.
When it matters: When you use the microphone with an interface or mixer that may not provide phantom power.
Importance: MEDIUM
RODE NT1-A requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
Not compatible with iOS
RODE NT1-A is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
Requires external audio interface.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with iPhone or iPad devices.
When it matters: When you want the microphone to work properly with an iPhone or iPad setup.
Importance: LOW
RODE NT1-A is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
Not compatible with Android
RODE NT1-A is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with Android phones or tablets.
When it matters: When you plan to use the microphone with an Android phone or tablet without trial and error.
Importance: LOW
RODE NT1-A is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.

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Studio Microphone: Clash of the Rode NT1-A and AT2035 Microphones!

The review compares two prominent cardioid large-diaphragm studio microphones: the Australian-made Rode NT1-A and the Japanese-made Audio Technica AT2035. Tested under identical, acoustically optimized studio conditions, both models deliver high-quality audio performance with excellent dynamics and clarity. However, their specialized behaviors vary; the Rode NT1-A provides a...Read more

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