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- What is rode NT5 used for?
- What kind of mic is a rode NT5?
- Are rode condenser mics good?
- Are cardioid and condenser mics the same?
What is rode NT5 used for?
The NT5 is a small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone finished in durable satin nickel. 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.
What kind of mic is a rode NT5?
The NT5 is RØDE's premier small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, sometimes referred to as a 'pencil mic'.
Are rode condenser mics good?
The Rode NT1 is an updated version of the NT1-A. It has a 1″ condenser capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern. The self-noise level is an extremely low 4.5 dBA this is easily one of the best mics under $300 – and probably one of the best under $500 if you don't need additional pickup patterns.
Are cardioid and condenser mics the same?
The most common microphone polar pattern, and the one used by every PreSonus condenser microphone is called “cardioid.” The word “cardioid” is derived from the Greek word for “heart.” A cardioid polar pattern means the microphone primarily picks up sound within an area that is roughly heart-shaped when shown on a two- ...
