The RODE NT1 may look like the NT1-A, but other than its cardioid polar pattern and its large 1" condenser capsule, the newer NT1 has been totally redesigned. Its low self-noise of 4.5dB and frequency response, giving you pronounced mids, smooth highs, and warm, rounded lows, are just a few perks on the list of the NT1's new specs. The NT1 also sports cutting-edge surface mount electronics and can be used with either RODE's RM2 mount or SMR shock mount.