The RODE NT1000 is a large diaphragm cardioid condenser mic, the solid-state version of the best-selling NTK tube mic and an amazing value for home recordists and musicians. RODE's proprietary HF2 capsule brings out all of the detail and nuance on your vocals and stringed instruments, which the transformerless JFET electronics pass with ease. A nice, bright high frequency response sits your lead vocal track right on top of the mix.