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RØDE NT-USB Versatile Studio-quality Condenser USB Microphone with Pop Filter and Tripod for Streaming, Gaming, Podcasting, Music Production, Vocal and Instrument Recording
Recommended Uses For Product | Singing |
Brand | Rode |
Model Name | NT-USB |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Connector Type | USB, 3.5 mm Jack |
Special Feature | Alcohol-Free |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, iPad, Tablet, Camera, Headphone |
Color | Black |
Included Components | NT-USB, ZP2 |
Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
About this item
- High quality studio microphone with the convenience of USB connectivity
- Pop shield, Tripod desk stand, ring mount, storage pouch and 6m (20’) USB cable included
- 3.5 millimeter stereo headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Quality of material | 4.3 | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — |
For gaming | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | — | — | 4.5 |
Camera quality | 3.7 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 |
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power source | Corded Electric | USB Microphone | Corded Electric | The SM7B does NOT require phantom power and is not affected if phantom power is present on its mixer input. Note that some third-party external pre-amps commonly used with the SM7B DO require phantom power to operate, however. At least 60dB of gain is recommended to get that iconic warm and balanced tone most commonly associated with the SM7B. | Corded Electric | Usb Condenser |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB, XLR | XLR | USB | USB |
connector type | 3.5 mm Jack, USB | USB | USB, XLR | XLR | 3.5 mm Jack, USB | USB-C to USB-A |
model number | NT-USB | A04 | PODMICUSB | SM7B | VMGOII | HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G |
battery quantity | 1 lithium ion | — | — | — | 1 unknown | 1 lithium ion |
audio sensitivity | -32 decibels | — | -32 decibels | -59 decibels | 38 decibels | -36 decibels |
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Product Dimensions | 2.44 x 1.97 x 7.24 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.15 pounds |
ASIN | B00KQPGRRE |
Item model number | NT-USB |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #430 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #12 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 3, 2014 |
Manufacturer | RØDE Microphones |
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Product Description
The NT-USB is a highly versatile side-address microphone that is ideal for recording singing and musical performances in addition to spoken applications such as podcasting and voice-over. It is fully compatible with all mainstream recording applications on both Windows and Mac OS based computers, as well as the Apple iPad using Rode Rec, Garage Band, or any other recording app that accepts an external microphone. Use on the Apple iPad requires a suitable USB connection adaptor, such as the Apple Camera Connection Kit. The body of the NT-USB features a zero-latency stereo headphone monitoring (3.5mm) jack, which allows you to monitor the microphone input in real-time, along with dials to adjust the monitoring level and mix between the computer/iPad audio and the microphone input. A premium pop-filter is included, which fits onto the base of the mic, positioning the filter the ideal distance from the capsule to minimize plosives (hard 'B', 'T' or 'P' sounds that produce a harsh sound) during singing or speech. Also provided is a high-quality stand mount with industry standard 3/8" thread, desktop tripod stand that allows the NT-USB to sit at a comfortable height on a tabletop, and a pouch for storage of the microphone when not in use. Compatible with both Windows and Mac computers, as well as the Apple iPad via the USB camera connection kit (available directly from Apple) Gain setting: When the gain is set too high, the microphone will be too sensitive and can pick up room noise that can even be heard as a hiss. When the gain is set too low, the microphone will be barely audible. Compatible with the SMR shockmount & WS2 foam windshield.
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, performance, value, and ease of use of the microphone. For example, they mention that it works well for podcasting, and is worth the price tag. Customers also appreciate appearance, and clarity. That said, opinions are mixed on weight.
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Customers generally like the quality of the microphone. They mention that the quality is superb, the build quality of both the mic and filter are great, and the hardware is capable of achieving high-quality audio recordings even without being in a sound booth. This mic is amazing and great for vocal recordings. It's a good beginner mic and looks quite nice. It can be used for music recording, streaming, and video conferences.
"...Thanks Rode for making great quality gear at a modest price!" Read more
"...The quality of the mic and the dynamic range when testing it was superb. I highly recommend this mic. So why did I have to return it...." Read more
"...means you don't need any additional hardware to achieve high quality audio recordings even without being in a sound booth...." Read more
"...However, this is a great starter microphone for mid to high level quality recording." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They say it has a good sound, leaves out the background noise, has s great low end, and a very rich voice. The frequency response of the captured audio is excellent, and it minimizes background noise. The SM6 shock mount reduces a lot of noise that the microphone picks up, and the ability to hear both sides of the conversation in their headphones is a great help.
"...brought out more of the bass in his voice, which makes his voice sound very good!..." Read more
"...I've owned this RODE mic for a few months and there is zero whine. I'll update my review if any problems show up with the RODE...." Read more
"...The sound quality is good, the support is great, and the peripherals that came with it aren't the best...." Read more
"...is actually suspended with the SM6 shock mount, so it reduces a lot of noise that the microphone pics up...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the microphone. For example, they say it works well, is easy to set up, and produces fantastic sounds. Some mention that it works natively with their Mac Pro and that operation has been a joy.
"Had this mic for nearly a year, and worked for the mostpart very well...." Read more
"...It works surprisingly well in multiple conditions, but does pick up a bit on background noise..." Read more
"...I use this microphone with Audacity, and Storyline 2 for software. It works great, and produces a high quality sound that I need to engage..." Read more
"...Installation was straight forward and operation has been a joy...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the microphone. They mention that it's worth the price tag, and is the best investment of their money. They also appreciate the excellent sound quality for the price.
"...Thanks Rode for making great quality gear at a modest price!" Read more
"...Likes: - Low price in relation to other mics at this performance level - Plug and Play for Windows 7/8, iOS, Android - In-line..." Read more
"Rode is above a lot. For the price this mic is the best. Great for vocal recordings, and amazing quality for streaming (my use) 10/10 mic." Read more
"...Thank you, Rode, for making such an amazing, beautiful, affordable and super easy to use microphone!!" Read more
Customers find the microphone easy to use. They say it has a great sound, is easy to set up, and does not require too much tweaking. The on-board adjustments are new-user-friendly, and the recordings are quiet. The mic is perfect for beginners who care about a wholesome well rounded voice/sound. The monitor mix control is a good option, allowing customers to hear how boring they are.
"...relation to other mics at this performance level - Plug and Play for Windows 7/8, iOS, Android - In-line monitor headphone jack -..." Read more
"...Installation was straight forward and operation has been a joy...." Read more
"Simple to use, and it made a big difference in the audio quality after I started using it...." Read more
"...With Windows 7 this mic was plug and play, and I was recording immediately with my third party recording software (SONAR)...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the microphone. They say it's well-presented, fun to look at, and has a great sound. The light when it' s plugged in is subtle and nice, and the knobs are high quality and well-laid out. The filter is compact and perfectly placed, and a holder that allows you to position this any way you like at your work.
"...It was well presented and very easy to get out and set up...." Read more
"...Thank you, Rode, for making such an amazing, beautiful, affordable and super easy to use microphone!!" Read more
"...No hiss, nice and loud and my voice was crisp and clear. It wasn't overly sensitive and I could record podcasts right in my living room...." Read more
"...this and go straight to the best but again good beginner mic and looks quite nice as someone who likes a nice looking desk setup...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the microphone. They mention that it is super clear and crisp to their ears, and the output quality has been coming out clear with no hissing or buzzing. They are also impressed with the detail it picks up.
"...It is crisp, clear, and has a great sound to it...." Read more
"...They said I had always sounded fine before, but I was super clear and crisp to their ears. Since I work remotely they had only ever heard my voice...." Read more
"...In my case I use 28 as "mic volume" and all the recording were amazingly clear (zero noise - my mouth one open hand away of the mic)...." Read more
"...using this product with commentating or with singing, output quality has been coming out clear with no hissing or buzzing...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the microphone. Some mention that it's excellent, well-made, and heavy, while others say that it is super heavy and cumbersome. The design is terrible and the metal part on the top made it heavier and the cheap plastic part at the bottom makes it bulky.
"...The mic is pretty heavy. Maybe very slightly smaller and lighter than the YETI...." Read more
"...The materials used in the mic are very high quality, the mic is heavy and looks to last forever...." Read more
"...The only thing I'd change is the stand. It's cumbersome and light plastic, and has to be turned just right to make sure the heavy mic won't tip..." Read more
"...received the package, I thought to myself... this is really heavy for just a USB mic then I broke it out and found out why...." Read more
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Do yourself a favor and buy a metal stand, like the On Stage DS7200B Adjustable Desk Microphone Stand. I think to keep the price down, Rode includes a very basic stand, but it really is not the right stand for this top-heavy microphone.
Keep in mind, this being a condenser microphone, it will pick up EVERYTHING in the room including the sound of the room itself. Make sure no fans, A/C, humming or background noise of any kind is present, or the mic will pick it up. I would recommend using a carpeted room with lots of soft sound absorbent material in the room to absorb reverb.
All in all, I'm very happy with this mic, so much that I've bought multiple ones and send them out to voice talent. It's super easy to use, being plug in play. You don't need any extra sound gear, so it's perfect for anyone. Thanks Rode for making great quality gear at a modest price!
If Rode would offer such a mic and -- this is CRITICAL -- offer a manual audio gain nob as some other USB condenser mics offer, I would buy it in a heart beat. Having control of audio gain for the mic is a must-have, and leaving it to software did not work out for me in this case, unfortunately. I picked up another highly rated mic from Apogee, but my gut sense is that this RODE mic is superior in audio quality and build.
But again, unfortunately for me, the lack of a manual audio gain nob to control this is missing from this mic and was a game breaker.
I was using the Blue Yeti before which had good quality BUT quickly developed an issue where there was a high pitch whine whenever I spoke. I've owned this RODE mic for a few months and there is zero whine. I'll update my review if any problems show up with the RODE.
The mic is pretty heavy. Maybe very slightly smaller and lighter than the YETI. The built in pop filter is nice since it's takes up so little space compared to a third party one.
My biggest con is I wish one of the knobs adjusted the pickup sensitivity. The mic is sensitive which I deal with by using a gate on my voice, which works great. The extra knob would just be a small convenience.
All in all, this is a great microphone for streaming, podcasting, or general chatting online. I haven't tested it for singing yet.
Highly recommend.
EDIT: The piece that connects the microphone to my mic stand broke after a year, however getting a replacement was very easy. I sent them an email with a picture of the broken piece and they sent a replacement which arrived about a week later. Was all in all very easy to deal with, however I did register the mic's warranty online so make sure you do that when you get this. Good company!
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Además si a eso le sumas su app de Rode para configuración y le metes postproducción al OBS con Izotope 9, tendrás algo bastante profesional y decente. 10 de 10 para el tio Rode!
Im Langzeit-Test des NT USB von Rode sind einige Vor- und Nachteile zu Tage getreten.
Vorteile
Das Mikrofon sorgt für einen deutlichen und klaren Ton, auch ohne Nachbearbeitung.
Das NT USB hat es niedriges Eigenrauschen, das man so gut wie nicht bemerkt.
Der Kopfhörerschluss ist eine schöne Sache für Lets Plays und Podcast-Aufnahmen.
Der Mischregler ist ein wirklich tolles Feature, welches das Mikrofon ideal für YouTuber bzw. Lets Player macht.
Der Popschutz ist hochwertig, funktioniert gut und ist auf Wunsch abnehmbar.
Die Verarbeitungsqualität ist wieder mal sehr gut. Da kann man am Mikrofon selbst nichts aussetzen.
Das Rode Mikro bietet ein sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis und ist für 130 Euro schon fast ein Schnäppchen.
Nachteile
Durch die Kondensatortechnik ist das Mikrofon etwas Nachhall-anfällig. In schallempfindlichen Räumen ist es nicht so gut geeignet.
Es gibt keinen Gain-Regler am Mikrofon, so dass alle Einstellungen im Betriebssystem vorgenommen werden müssen.
Das Tischstativ ist aus Plastik und relativ klein.
Tastaturgeräusche sind bei diesem Mikrofon hörbar, so dass man eine leise Tastatur nutzen sollte.
Fazit – Rode NT USB Test
Das Rode NT-USB ist ein sehr gutes Sprachaufnahme-Mikrofon und bietet eine tolle Ton-Qualität, gerade auch für ein USB-Mikrofon.
Die Einrichtung und Benutzung ist völlig unproblematisch und die Zusatzfeatures sind wirklich nützlich.
Der Nachhall ist allerdings stark abhängig vom Aufnahme-Raum, so dass man in schallempfindlichen Räumen lieber ein dynamisches Mikrofon, wie das Rode Podcaster, nutzen sollte.
Ansonsten habe ich hier aber nichts auszusetzen. Ich bin mit dem Rode NT USB sehr zufrieden und kann es allen Podcastern und YouTubern nur wärmsten empfehlen.
La première chose qui m'a impressionné avec le RØDE NT-USB, c'est la qualité sonore qu'il offre. Ce microphone capture les sons avec une clarté remarquable et une fidélité exceptionnelle. Les voix sont reproduites avec une richesse de détails et une présence impressionnante, ce qui donne des enregistrements professionnels et immersifs. Que ce soit pour des podcasts, des enregistrements vocaux, des voix off ou même pour des instruments, le NT-USB excelle dans toutes les situations.
En ce qui concerne la facilité d'utilisation, ce microphone USB est vraiment plug-and-play. Il suffit de le connecter à un ordinateur via le câble USB inclus, et il est prêt à l'emploi. Aucun pilote supplémentaire n'est nécessaire. De plus, il dispose d'une sortie casque intégrée avec un contrôle de volume dédié, ce qui permet d'écouter en temps réel ce que l'on enregistre, sans latence. Cela facilite grandement le processus d'enregistrement et de monitoring.
Le RØDE NT-USB est également très polyvalent. Il est livré avec un support de bureau robuste et un filtre anti-pop intégré, ce qui réduit efficacement les plosives et les bruits indésirables. De plus, il dispose de différents modes d'enregistrement, dont le mode cardioïde qui capture le son de manière précise devant le microphone, idéal pour les enregistrements vocaux, ainsi que le mode omnidirectionnel qui capte le son de toutes les directions, parfait pour les enregistrements de groupe ou l'enregistrement ambiant.
La construction du microphone est de haute qualité. Il est solide et durable, ce qui garantit une longue durée de vie. De plus, le design élégant et épuré ajoute une touche professionnelle à mon espace de travail.
En conclusion, le RØDE NT-USB est un microphone USB de premier choix, offrant une qualité sonore exceptionnelle et une facilité d'utilisation remarquable. Que vous soyez un créateur de contenu, un musicien ou un professionnel de l'audio, ce microphone répondra à toutes vos attentes. Je le recommande vivement à tous ceux qui recherchent un microphone polyvalent et performant pour leurs besoins d'enregistrement. Bravo à RØDE pour ce produit exceptionnel !