Rode NT55 Small Diaphragm True Condenser Microphone

Like the NT5, the RØDE 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.

RØDE NT55 Specifications:

• Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Capsule: 0.50"
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid [Omnidirectional - picks up all sides equally]
• Address Type: End
• Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
• Maximum SPL: 136dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into1KOhm load)
• Maximum Output Level: 8.0dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KOhm load)
• Sensitivity: -38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.60mV @94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 15dB-A
• Power Options: +48V phantom power
• Weight: 110.00gm
• Dimensions: 145 mm H x 20 mm W x 20 mm D
• Output: XLR Output
• Warranty: 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration at http://www.rodemic.com/warranty