RØDE NT1 Signature Series Condenser Microphone with SM6 Shockmount and Pop Filter - Black

I recently upgraded to the RØDE NT1 Signature Series Condenser Microphone with SM6 Shockmount and Pop Filter, and it has been a significant improvement over my previous Deity VO-7U.Sound Quality: The RØDE NT1, connected to my Scarlett Solo 2i2 4th generation, delivers incredibly lifelike sound. The clarity and detail are outstanding, making my recordings sound much closer to real life compared to the Deity mic. The NT1 captures the nuances of my voice beautifully, providing a rich and natural sound.Build Quality and Design: The microphone has a sleek black finish and feels solid and well-built. The included SM6 shockmount and pop filter are excellent additions, effectively reducing unwanted vibrations and plosive sounds. The overall design is professional and fits seamlessly into my recording setup.Ease of Use: Setting up the RØDE NT1 was straightforward. The shockmount and pop filter were easy to attach, and connecting the mic to my Scarlett Solo 2i2 was a breeze. The microphone is user-friendly and works perfectly with my existing equipment.Performance: The NT1 excels in various recording scenarios, from vocals to instruments. Its low self-noise and high sensitivity make it a versatile and reliable choice for any recording task. The sound quality is consistent and impressive, making it a standout microphone in its class.Conclusion: Overall, the RØDE NT1 Signature Series Condenser Microphone is a fantastic upgrade for anyone looking to enhance their recording quality. It offers lifelike sound, excellent build quality, and ease of use. Highly recommended for podcasters, musicians, and content creators!Pros:Incredibly lifelike sound qualitySolid build and sleek designEffective shockmount and pop filter includedEasy setup and compatibility with Scarlett Solo 2i2Versatile performance for various recording scenariosCons:Requires a quiet environment for optimal qualityIf a quiet environment isn't possible, you can use NVIDIA Broadcast to reduce background noise

What a great mic! Noise levels are almost too quiet. I know there's no such thing... Talk about a great mic for the money, call me impressed.

High quality construction and lots of goodies in the box. We went with the signature version (without the USB connector) since XLR to a Focusright is a better way to get your signal converted.Very impressed. We tested this side by side with a Sennheiser MK 416, an MXL 2006, an MXL BD-1, and A Synco D2.Results: The Sennheiser was the winner. Incredible. But this NT1 was a close 2nd place. It's a different kind of mic (cardioid condenser vs shotgun) of course, and picks up a wider field of sound, but in a well treated room that should make no difference.The NT1 was the most "accurate" of the bunch. High quality sound reproduction, quiet, precise. I can see why so many pros use this mic, at least when they start out.The MXL 2006 was almost indistinguishable, perhaps a bit "warmer" and "friendlier" sounding output. The bass voice SLIGHTLY preferred it over the NT1. The young female voice preferred the NT1. Both agreed it was hard to tell them apart.The Synco was garbage and stripped out all emotion, depth, made both people sound flat, and generally was outclassed by all the other mics, especially the Sennhieser it's supposed to be chasing/imitating. It's not even close. Stay away.The MLX BD1 dynamic mic was the surprise of the bunch, being a dynamic mic you have to get closer to it or be a loud person, it's better for singing. In that arena it was the best by far. All the condenser mics stripped something out of the singing voice, it's hard to describe but they took the life out, while the dynamic BD1 left it all in.Overall, for Voiceover or podcast work, the NT1 made both voices sound like they actually sound, very faithful and true. A great mic.

Rocks star microphone 🎤 I’m a dirt track announcer and I wasn’t sure I wanted a condenser microphone. A friend told me just to give it a try. So I bought a small sound absorbing pad and wrapped around the back. It works incredibly well and the sound quality is definitely there.

This mic is perfect for any kind of creator, with it's amazing quality it sounds beautiful. It's metal body gives it great durability and with the right softwares it has vast functionality. This mic is a great value for money, but keep in mind that it is an xlr mic, so you will need an audio mixer to use it with your PC.

Probably the best LDC within this price point of sub 170$. It also comes with EVERYTHING you could need (besides an interface/stand) which for the price is very generous and respectable.Fairly smooth sound, although, I give it 4/5 stars due to it sounding - to me - worse than the fourth generation of the same mic. Which is a shame, because I adored my voice on the NT1 fourth generation. Overall though, for this price, this is just lovely. 8/10

Incredible sound and response. You’re getting a quality microphone, worth every penny and more.

Superior quality and works well for voice over audio.