Mic Reviews

Sound Advice by Brent Handy Contributing Writer October 03, 2011

Rode NT-1000

The Rode NT1000 is a large (1") diaphragm, cardioid, condenser mic. The diaphragm is gold plated, and is specially shock mounted.

Rode states that the electronics are "ultra low-noise," transformerless, JFET/bi-polar combination.

Rode recommends the NT1000 for vocal and instrumental miking.

This michrophone includes a pouch and M2 Stand Mount

Published Specs:

Capsule: Externally polarised 1 pressure-gradient condenser

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-6dB)

Output Impedance: 100 ohms (50 ohms per leg)

Sensitivity: -36dB re 1V/Pa (16mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-1dB

Equivalent Noise: 6dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC268-15) +/-1dB

Maximum Output: +13dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1k( load)

Dynamic Range: > 134dB (A-weighted, per IEC268-15)

Maximum SPL: > 140dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1k( load)

Signal/Noise Ratio: > 88dB (A-weighted, per IEC268-15)

Power Requirements: 6mA @ P48 (35V - 53V)

Packed Weight: 882 gm (Mic only 682 gm)

www.rodemic.com

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