Rode NT1 5th Generation Condenser Microphone with SM6 Shockmount and Pop Filter - Black
SKU: NT1GEN5B
The NT1 5th Generation is a revolutionary studio condenser microphone that fuses the classic sound signature of the iconic NT1 with cutting-edge, next-generation technology. It features RØDE’s groundbreaking (patent-pending) Dual Connect output, offering both XLR and USB connectivity for incredible versatility, a world-first “unclippable” 32-bit float digital output, advanced digital signal processing, and more, all while delivering the same warm, silky character, extremely low noise, and high SPL handling that the NT1 is renowned for. The NT1 5th Generation is a true studio workhorse that excels on everything from vocals and speech, to guitar, piano, drums and percussion – the ultimate studio microphone.
Our Iconic Original Studio Microphone, Reborn
The NT1 5th Generation is the latest evolution of the iconic NT1. First introduced in 1991, the NT1 is the world’s most popular studio microphone, renowned for its warm, classic sound and incredible versatility. The NT1 5th Generation takes the much-loved and respected core of the NT1 and introduces state-of-the-art features while preserving the legendary sound quality that made the original the go-to microphone for countless creators. A perfect marriage of tradition and innovation.
Game-changing Connectivity
Featuring RØDE’s groundbreaking, patent-pending Dual Connect output, the NT1 5th Generation can either be connected to an audio interface or mixer via XLR or directly to a computer via USB for studio-grade, plug-and-play recording. Unprecedented flexibility for any studio setup.
Classic Sound on the Cutting-edge
The NT1 5th Generation delivers the same warm, silky character, extremely low noise, and high SPL handling capability that the original is revered for, with improved circuitry for even lower self-noise – an astonishingly low 4dBA, making it the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone. When using the XLR output, it delivers the rich, classic studio condenser sound you know and love from the NT1. When using the digital output, you get this same sound plus a slew of cutting-edge features to further enhance your audio for recording pro studio sound directly into your computer.
The Digital Studio of the Future
The NT1 5th Generation features a professional-grade audio interface built into the microphone, which is perfectly optimised to preserve its pristine audio fidelity and also offers a range of highly innovative features for enhanced sound, including our ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™, high-resolution (192kHz) A/D conversion and advanced digital signal processing. This is so much more than just a studio condenser microphone, it's an all-in-one digital recording solution.
The “Unclippable” Microphone
The NT1 5th Generation features a world-first 32-bit float digital output – a revolutionary recording format that allows you to record everything from a whisper to a scream, the softest guitar to the loudest drummer without having to worry about setting your gain – simply adjust your audio after recording and all the dynamics of your performance will be maintained, with zero risk of clipping or distortion. Gamechanger.
To find out how to record in 32-bit float in your DAW,
Versatility Like No Other
With its smooth frequency response, extremely low noise, high SPL handling, flexible connectivity options and powerful digital capabilities, the NT1 5th Generation offers versatility like no other studio mic. It excels in any recording application, from vocals and speech to guitars, drums to piano, and can fit into any workflow, from a solo bedroom recording setup to a professional studio.
Craft Your Sound
Craft your sound with advanced APHEX® audio processing, driven by the NT1 5th Generation’s powerful on-board DSP. Add compression, a high-pass filter, noise gate, and the legendary APHEX® Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™ to your audio with ease using the free RØDE Connect and RØDE Central companion apps. Dial in the perfect sound with the touch of a button using the intuitive VoxLab™ editor or fine-tune each processor using the advanced editor.
Premium Components, Built to Last
Made from premium components, the NT1 5th Generation is built to the highest standard in RØDE’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. The HF6 capsule is precision manufactured to sub-micron tolerances to ensure the utmost consistency in tonality and frequency response and is internally shock-mounted for minimising external vibrations. The body is machined from rugged aluminium and is available in black or silver, with high-grade finishes that are extremely resistant to scuffs and scratches, ensuring the NT1 5th Generation is ready to take on the rigours of recording day in, day out.
Everything You Need to Start Recording
The NT1 5th Generation comes with everything you need to start recording in the box, including a studio-grade shock mount and pop filter for minimising unwanted sounds in your recording caused by plosives, knocks and bumps, a premium XLR cable with Neutrik® connectors and Canare cabling, and a high-quality USB-C cable.
Download RØDE Central
RØDE Central is the essential companion app for compatible devices across the RØDE wireless and classic microphone ranges, allowing you to configure your device settings, unlock advanced features, optimise and export recordings, access device information, and update to the latest firmware. Download it for free to unleash your device’s full potential.
Custom ASIO Driver for Windows
To get the most out of your NT1 5th Generation when using it with a Windows computer, download its custom ASIO driver. This allows you to record in 32-bit float, control the input gain, change the buffer size, and record with up to eight individual NT1 5th Generation microphones via USB simultaneously.
NT1 5th Generation User Guide
Discover everything you need to know about using your NT1 5th Generation studio condenser microphone in this comprehensive user guide, including how to record with both the analog and digital connections, using the 32-bit float output, advanced DSP and more.
- Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
- HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule
- Smooth frequency response, high sensitivity and high SPL handling
- Exceptionally low noise (4dBA) – the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone
- Patent-pending Dual Connect output with both XLR and USB connectivity
- World-first 32-bit float digital output
- Ultra-high-resolution (up to 192kHz) analog-to-digital conversion
- On-board DSP for advanced APHEX® audio processing
- Studio-grade shock mount and pop filter, XLR and USB cables included
- Available in black or silver with a rugged aluminium body and high-grade finishes
- Designed and made in RØDE’s precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia
Acoustic & Electrical
| Acoustic Principle | Pressure gradient |
| Active Electronics | JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer |
| Capsule | 1.00" |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Address Type | Side |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Output Impedance | 100Ω |
| Maximum SPL | 142 dB SPL |
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Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted)
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4dBA |
| Sensitivity | -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Analogue Power Requirements | Via XLR: P48 |
| Analogue Output Connection | 3-pin XLR |
Mechanical Specifications
| Weight (grams) | 308 |
| Dimensions (millimetres) |
Length: 52 Width: 52 Height: 189 |
Digital
| Digital Power Requirements | Via USB: 5V |
| Digital Output Connection | USB-C |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit / 32-bit floating point |
| Sampling Rate (kHz) | 48 / 96 / 192 |
| Processing | APHEX digital signal processing (only available at 48kHz / 24-bit) |
| Minimum OS Requirements | Windows 10 Mac OS 10.15 |
Who We Are
Welcome to RØDE.
We are a global leader in audio technology with a mission to amplify the voice and vision of the world’s creators. With a storied history dating back over 50 years, RØDE is a uniquely Australian-owned and operated company with a passion for innovation, obsession with quality, and enduring commitment to making incredible audio accessible to everyone. Since the beginning, we have been at the forefront of creator technology, revolutionizing everything from home studio recording to audio for filmmaking to podcasting with iconic products that continue to inspire.
We are The Choice of Today's Creative Generation™.
RØDE products are designed and manufactured at our headquarters in Sydney, Australia. Comprising five warehouses with a total footprint of over 280,000 square feet, RØDE's state-of-the-art facilities house over 500 million dollars in precision machinery and an international team of more than 450 people across highly skilled disciplines: electronics engineering, industrial design, technical engineering, robotics, audio and acoustics engineering, metal production, toolmaking, injection-mould technology, logistics, assembly, quality control, finance, marketing, and sales.
As well as our Sydney HQ, we have offices around the world, including the USA, China, and the UK. RØDE products are exported to 118 countries globally.
RØDE is part of The Freedman Group, alongside APHEX, Event and SoundField.
The RØDE Story
1967
The Doors Open
The RØDE story began in 1967 when Freedman Electronics – the parent company of RØDE – first opened its doors in Sydney, Australia. Established by husband-and-wife Henry and Astrid Freedman after migrating to Australia from Sweden, Freedman Electronics soon became a leader in the fledgling Australian audio industry, becoming experts in loudspeakers, amplifiers, and custom electronics, as well as dabbling in the odd microphone. Freedman Electronics was also the first company in Australia to carry Dynacord consoles, which gained fame in Australia whilst Henry sat behind the desk mixing a young Tom Jones during his 1968 tour of Australia.

1990
The Birth of RØDE
With the technological advancement and relatively low cost of equipment for home recording enthusiasts hitting new heights in the early 1990s, the stage was set for the entry of an affordable, high-quality microphone. Having sourced and modified a large-diaphragm condenser microphone from China and tested the market to great interest, Henry's son Peter Freedman began creating the infrastructure to design, build and manufacture microphones in Australia. RØDE was born. This microphone was the now-iconic NT1, which would go on to become one of the best-selling microphones of all time. This was soon followed by the NT2, another immediate success that well and truly kickstarted the RØDE journey toward revolutionizing how creators capture audio.

1990s-2000
Studio Domination
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, RØDE dominated the studio microphone market with models like high-end valve Classic and NTK, industry-standard radio microphones like the Broadcaster, and reissues of the NT1 and NT2. In just under a decade, the company had made an incredible impact in the pro audio industry with a winning formula of high quality and price accessibility and had become the brand of choice for a new generation of musicians and audio professionals. But another creative revolution was just around the corner, and in 2004 (rather RØDE released the microphone that would be there recording it all: the VideoMic.

2000s
Expansion at Home and Abroad
The early 2000s were significant years for RØDE. In 2001, the company established operations in the USA, marking the first step towards global expansion that has continued ever since. These years also saw RØDE invest heavily in manufacturing technology and expand its operations with a goal to produce world-class microphones at accessible prices in Australia. This ethos has been the foundation of the brand since the very beginning and one of the reasons RØDE products are so revered around the world. This commitment to in-house manufacturing and investment in the precision technology required to do so continues to be a hallmark of the RØDE difference today.

2008
On-Camera Dominance
Introduced in late 2004, the VideoMic changed the course of creative history. It was the world’s first compact on-camera shotgun microphone.
After its launch in 2004, the RØDE VideoMic found enormous success amongst a new generation of indie filmmakers in the late 2000s when DSLR cameras such as the Canon EOS 5D MKII became capable of producing cinema-quality video. The VideoMic was the perfect microphone for these creators, offering high-definition audio capture in a compact, easy-to-use form factor the likes of which had never been seen before. As vlogging and YouTube exploded over the next decade and beyond, the VideoMic was there recording it all.

2010s
Diversification
The late 2000s and early 2010s saw RØDE significantly expand its catalog, push boundaries, and diversify into new markets. Capitalizing on the enormous success of the VideoMic, the on-camera microphone range grew rapidly with modern classics like the VideoMic Pro and the VideoMic GO. New additions to the live performance and studio range – including the industry-standard M1 and highly innovative NTR – continued to see RØDE mics in the hands of the world’s musicians, while developments in smartphone technology drove the development of several innovations for mobile content creators. Following the success of the Podcaster – one of the world’s first USB microphones – in 2007, the NT-USB was released in 2014. The Podcaster also set the scene for a string of groundbreaking products to come.

2015
Wireless Innovation
By the mid-2010s, RØDE had become the industry-standard microphone brand in the broadcast industry. The NTG professional shotgun mic range was now the go-to in film and TV; the now-legendary VideoMic had spawned a whole range of on-camera shotgun microphones, including the VideoMic Pro and Stereo VideoMic Pro; and a strong accessory line saw RØDE ascend to legendary status amongst location recordists and soundies. This reputation was taken to new heights with the release of the RØDELink digital wireless audio system in 2015. Announced at a huge product launch event in San Diego, USA, the system utilized RØDE’s groundbreaking 2.4 GHz digital wireless technology to deliver flawless audio transmission for film, TV, presentation, and stage use. The RØDELink Filmmaker Kit, Newsshooter Kit, and Performer Kit outclassed contemporary digital hybrid wireless systems and established RØDE as the premier brand for innovative, affordable wireless microphones – a position that would be further cemented just four years later.

2017
50 Years of Freedman Electronics
In 2017, RØDE celebrated 50 years since Henry and Astrid Freedman first opened their humble shop in Sydney. Since its inception in 1967, Freedman Electronics had become the home to four powerhouse pro audio brands: APHEX, Event Electronics, SoundField, and, of course, RØDE. Across music recording and live performance, broadcast, filmmaking, podcasting, and content creation, Freedman Electronics – with RØDE as its flagship brand – had earned its place as a global leader in audio technology. But the story was not over yet.
2018
Podcasting Powerhouse
Always with a finger on the pulse, RØDE released its first dedicated podcasting product – aptly named the Podcaster – in 2007, just months after the term was first coined. As podcasting grew across the 2010s, RØDE was the go-to microphone brand, with products like the Procaster and NT-USB being firm favorites amongst pros and beginners alike. In a sharp left turn for the company (then primarily known as a microphone brand), RØDE released the world’s first dedicated podcasting console, RØDECaster Pro, in 2018. An entirely unique product that allowed literally anyone to record a professional-quality podcast with ease, it helped fuel yet another creative revolution and marked a new phase in the evolution of RØDE.

2020s
The Choice of Today’s Creative Generation
As the saying goes, the stage was set the stage for the next chapter in the RØDE story. The RØDECaster Pro was soon followed by the Wireless GO in 2019, yet another revolutionary tool for creators that leveraged RØDE’s established reputation in the professional wireless category and knack for knowing exactly what creators need and want from a microphone. The highly innovative TF5, VideoMic NTG, and NTG5 microphones rounded out the 2010s – three flagship microphones across categories that RØDE has long dominated: studio recording, on-camera, and broadcast. With the dawn of the new decade, this streak of innovation continues with no sign of slowing down. The Wireless GO II, NT-USB Mini and RØDE Connect, and VideoMic GO II are just some of the innovations that have kicked off the 2020s, with plenty more in the pipeline. Our mission to amplify the world’s creators is as strong as ever, as is our position as THE CHOICE OF TODAY’S CREATIVE GENERATION™. Get ready for what’s next.

1 x NT1 5th Generation - Black
1 x XLR-6 - Red
1 x SM6
1 x SC29