The NT5 is RØDE's premier small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, sometimes referred to as a 'pencil mic'. Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 1/2" capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer. Its tight cardioid pickup pattern also makes it ideal for use as an indoor dialogue microphone for filmmaking on a mic stand or boom. Expanding the NT5's versatility, an interchangeable omnidirectional capsule (NT45-O) is available. Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT5 available as a single microphone or as an acoustically matched pair. The NT5 is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RØDE's industry leading 10-year warranty.

• 2 x NT5 microphones
• 2 x RM5 (stand mount)
• 2 x WS5 (windshield)
• RC5 (case)

• Externally biased condenser
• Gold-sputtered 1/2" capsule
• Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body
• Dual power operation and surface-mount circuitry
• Low noise

• Manufacturer #: NT5-MP
• Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Capsule Size: 0.5" (13mm)
• Active Electronics: JFET Impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Address Type: End
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid, picks up audio from the front and sides, and rejects audio from rear
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1v/Pa ± 2 dB equivalent to 12mV/Pa where 1 Pa =94dB SPL
• Equivalent Noise:
• Maximum Output: +13.9 mV (@ 1% THD into 1 kOhm load)
• Dynamic Range: >128 dB
• Maximum SPL: 143 dB
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 78 dB
• Output Connector: XLR
• Power Requirements:
  • 4 mA, P48 Supply (38V–52V)
  • 2 mA, P24 Supply (20V-26V)
• Dimensions (H x W x D, per single mic): 118.00 x 20.00 x 20.00mm
• Packed Weight: 1.8kg (Mic only - 100g)

NOTE: The microphone operates in accordance with the above specifications to a minimum of 18V. It will operate with some performance degradation below 18V.