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RODE NT1-A Microphone Package
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Complete Vocal Recording Solution
The NT1-A is an industry standard large-diaphragm condenser microphone. Delivering warmth and clarity, extended dynamic range, high SPL capability, and incredibly low self-noise, it's a true studio workhorse, perfect for recording everything from vocals to acoustic guitar to drums.
The mic features a 1" diaphragm with a gold-plated membrane, which provides a wide frequency response and exceptional signal-to-noise ratio. The cardioid polar pattern provides excellent off-axis rejection, minimising noise caused by room ambience, instruments, monitors, headphones, etc. The balanced, transformer-less output circuitry results in quiet, low-noise signal reproduction at high output levels. The NT1-A is powered via 48V phantom power and has a standard XLR connector.
The bundled accessory package includes a studio-grade shock mount with an integrated pop filter and a 20' premium cable. There is also a downloadable instructional video packed with tips and techniques to help you get the most out of your NT1-A.
Key Features
• Large-diaphragm 1" gold-sputtered capsule
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Ultra-low self-noise (5dBA)
• Wide dynamic range
• Internal capsule shock mounting
Includes
- NT1A large-diaphragm side-address condenser microphone
- SM6 Shock Mount with integrated pop shield
- Premium shielded XLR cable (6m/20')
- Instructional Video (downloadable)
Media
Youtube video product demo
Q & A
Question: How much is this set?
- asked on Jul 18, 2024
- asked on Jul 18, 2024
Answer: All new versions of this set are discontinued and we are now out of stock. There are some used/demos units available at various L&M locations, these can be viewed here: https://www.long-mcquade.com/?page=instore_stock&usedFirst=1&Sku=317444
- answered by Gary Joynes, Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
- answered by Gary Joynes, Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
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Sensitive but quiet 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I use much less gain with this mic to achieve reasonable dbs without cranking level. Use it for voice recording and very happy with the mic qualiy and overall result. Noise floor is really low with this mic. Great shock mount, cable and outstanding double layer pop filter included.
Posted by Vasily on Jan 7, 2023
Great mic 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Richmond, British Columbia
I had Shure Beta 58A and also Apex 520 microphones and decided to upgrade to Rode ,once I received it and tried it the first time I was very impressed and happy.
It’s very quiet mic and captures my voice good.
Posted by Mohammed on May 8, 2021
One mic for music, voice over, podcast, and streaming 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Hamilton, Ontario
Crystal clear and incredibly responsive. I have put it through every test i can think up, and have not found any reason not to give it 5 stars all around. All the goodies included in the box elevate this package to another level.
I am absolutely floored that i have a microphone of this quality in my own studio, and that it was so cost effective.
Posted by Ben on Apr 4, 2021
Major Improvement 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
Up until recently we were using a Shure SM58 for our vocalist and nothing seemed to come out the way we wanted it to. Now that we have the Rode NT1-A, we can hear all the nuances of our female vocalist, a major improvement, clean and clear sounding. Night to day.
Posted by John R. Konkin on Aug 13, 2020
We now capture the beautiful voice of our singer. 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
Wow, like night and day. We were trying different mics and just could not capture the beautiful tones of our vocalist. We put in the NT1-A, and now she rings clear as a bell. Before some of the vocals were hard to understand, now all the vocals come through very clear. If you are looking for an affordable mic to capture the all the tones of a vocalist, this mic delivers.
Posted by John R. Konkin on Aug 12, 2020
The best Choice 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vancouver, British Columbia
I’m looking for long time to have a good home studio mic finally got this one and sounds beautiful much better than one I had before thanks Richmond store staff Iver Zhang help me
Posted by Jonesy on May 21, 2020
Great Value Vocal Mic 5 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
It's a great value microphone, and it sounds good. Don't listen to the reviews saying "It sounds good as the TLM 103", I own both and the difference is clear to me. It's kind of like listening to a 192kbps mp3 ( The Rode ), compared to a lossless wav ( The 103 ). It's a subtle difference the average person won't notice or care.
Posted by Mike on Mar 23, 2019
Great all round home studio mic. 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Prince George, British Columbia
I upgraded from the Shure SM58, and wow. The clarity is superb. I've had great success recording my (bass male) vocals and a female contralto.
Highly recommended.
Posted by Richard on Jan 14, 2017
can't beat it for the price 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
honestly, rode does it right. for the price, the NT1A is a great mic. though the clarity isn't as stunning at mics $1000+, it has a nice feel to it and will surprise you. highly recommended for anyone wanting a good large condenser that doesn't break the bank.
Posted by jf on Jun 8, 2016
its like a $2000 mic But cheap 6 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saskatoon South, Saskatchewan
I had this mic last year but got stolen. So bought another one this year.. I love this mic.. I tested it to a $2000 mic that my friend has and honestly he was blown away it sound almost better than the $1500 neumann mic. before this I owned the At4040 and I prefer this than that. Simply its feauture is better and does pick up much background noise. Trust me this is worth it.. Im not a Rode fanboy..
Posted by Harry on Jan 7, 2016
Rode NT1-A studio mic 22 of 22 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North Vancouver, British Columbia
I set up a perfect control with a Neumann TLM 103 and the Rode NT1A for vocals. The two mics were stacked so I could record my vocal once but each mic was recorded to its own separate track. I ran phantom power(48volts) to both mics, added no effects or EQ, no mic preamps(except for the ones in my TASCAM DP-32 recorder.) My results found absolutely NO difference between the two mics. I let several people try and see if they could hear any difference, they also could not. The Neumann retails for $1250 the Rode is $289. Try it for yourself. Thank you, Jim Wallace
Posted by Jim Wallace on Dec 1, 2014
Très bon micro! 6 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Montréal, Quebec
Je suis un débutant en enregistrement...Je trouve quand-même ce micro d'une excellente qualité! Un ami qui a un studio me l'a fortement suggéré pour sa valeur/prix. Tout y est! Il manque simplement le pieds et vous êtes en business! ;) Si vous hésitez, je vous dis GO FOR IT!
Posted by Jacques on Jul 26, 2014
spectacular performance 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Scarborough, Ontario
I can honestly say this mike has the quality of a thousand dollar mike all at the affordable bundle price that gives you premium quality mike accessories you cant go wrong with this package.
Posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2014
Great value 7 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Halifax, Nova Scotia
I've had this mic for almost a year now. I'm of the opinion that its one of the best values price wise anything south of the AT 40 series. Sounds great on every source I've tried it on.
Posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2013
Just Got One, Sounds Beautiful 4 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Moncton, New Brunswick
So far I came home plugged it in , and instantly could hear a huge quality difference from my previous mic. That is even without putting on anything to the vocal track in the DAW. So far so good.
Posted by Robert on Sep 27, 2013
Excellent choice for budget studio 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
Acclaimed as one of the quietest condenser mics, at least in it's price range. Good construct, smooth sound, gentle presence without harsh upper frequency artifacts, and accompanied with solid shock mount, xlr cable of generous length, soft pouch for storage, and instructional dvd are all among my list of pros. The only con I can think of that stands out is that the mic with shock mount is really top heavy, and I've already gone through 2 mic stands trying to tighten the boom wing-nut so that the mic doesn't flop over... but maybe that should be listed as a con for the mic stand I was using?
Posted by Syrophenikan on Jun 12, 2012
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| NT1-A Microphone Package | 317444 |
