Rode NT5 (Single)
Cardioid Condenser Microphone

NT5 (Single)

The NT5 is a masterpiece of small-diaphragm cardioid-condenser microphone design.

Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a .5” capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.

Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT5 is intended for either single or stereo X/Y mic set-ups.

Features:

• True condenser transducer
• Gold sputtered 1/2” Capsule
• Heavy duty satin-nickel-plated body
• Low noise
• Full frequency response
• Custom WS5 Wind Shield
• Custom RM5 Stand Mount
• Supplied as a MATCHED PAIR in a Custom Carry Case

Specifications:

• Acoustic Principle: Externally polarised single diaphragm condensertransducer
• Capsule Size: 0.5” (13mm)
• Active Electronics: JFET Impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Directional Response: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1v/Pa ± 2 dB equivalent to 12mV/Pa where 1 Pa =94dBSPL
• Equivalent Noise: <16 dBSPL, (A-weighted per IEC268-15).
• Maximum Output: +13.9 dBu @ 1% THD into 1k ohm
• Dynamic Range: >128 dB
• Maximum SPL: 143 dB @ 1% THD into 1k ohm
• Signal to Noise: 78dB
• Power Requirements: 4 mA, P48 Supply (38V–52V) 2 mA, P24 Supply (20V-26V)The microphone operates in accordance with the above specifications to aminimum of 18V. It will operate with some performance degradation below 18V.)
• Weight: 100g

Included Accessories:

• RM5 (stand mount)
• ZP1 (zip pouch)
• WS5 (windshield)

Our Part #  NT5-S