The NT5 is RODE'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 RODE's industry leading 10 year warranty.

Key Features

• Externally biased condenser
• Gold sputtered 1/2†capsule
• Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body
• Dual power operation
• Surface mount circuitry
• Low noise
• Full frequency response
• Available as Certified Match Pair

Technical Specifications

Acoustic Principle
Pressure Gradient
Active Electronics
JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule
0.50"
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Address Type
End
Frequency Range
20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance
100 OHM
Maximum SPL
143dBSPL
Maximum Output Level
13.9mV (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1K OHM load)
Sensitivity
-38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted)
16dBA
Power Options
+24V phantom power+48V phantom power
Weight
101.00g
Dimensions
118.00mmH x 20.00mmW x 20.00mmD
Output
XLR Output