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by Brent Handy
Contributing Writer
September 17, 2006
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Rode NT-1A
Rode's NT-1A is a large (1") diaphragm condenser mic. The NT-1A has improved dynamic range and "depth." This mic is said to have "incredibly low noise specifications (5 dBA), the lowest on the market."
The electronics are surface-mounted JFET.
This mic is recommended as a studio mic for capturing vocals, acoustic instruments and more.
The NT-1A includes a shock mount and zip pouch.
Published Specs:
Capsule: Externally polarised 25mm (1") condenser
Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Sensitivity: -31.9dB re 1V/Pa (25mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-2dB
Equivalent Noise: 5 dBA SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum Output: +13.7dBu (@ 1% THD into 1K ohm)
Dynamic Range: > 132 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum SPL: 137 dB SPL (@1% THD into 1K ohm)
Signal/Noise: 88dB (1kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Power Requirements: P48, P24 phantom
Packed Weight: 820g (Mic only 326g)
Mic Dimensions: Diameter: 50mm Length: 190mm
Packed Dimensions: 140 X 110 X 320mm
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