Like the NT5, the RODE NT55 is a small-diaphragm, true-condenser cardioid microphone, sometimes referred to as a 'pencil mic'. The NT55 adds both a three position pad (0, -10dB, -20dB) and three stage high pass filter (Off, 75Hz, 150Hz), and includes the interchangeable NT45-O omnidirectional capsule.

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.

Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT55 available as a single microphone or as an acoustically matched pair.

The NT55 is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RODE's industry leading 10 year warranty.

Key Features

• Externally biased condenser
• Cardioid or Omni polar pattern using included interchangable capsules
• Gold sputtered 1/2†capsule
• Three position PAD - 0dB, -10dB and -20dB
• Three position High-Pass Filter - flat, 75Hz and 150Hz
• Surface mount circuitry
• Low noise
• Available as Certified Matched 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
136dBSPL
Maximum Output Level
8.0mV (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1K OHM load)
Sensitivity
-38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.60mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted)
15dBA
Power Options
+48V phantom power
Weight
110.00g
Dimensions
145.00mmH x 20.00mmW x 20.00mmD
Output
XLR Output