The Rode NT1-A is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone famous for being one of the quietest studio mics ever made, with just 5 dBA of self-noise. It is a pure XLR microphone: a single 3-pin XLR output runs to an audio interface or mixer that supplies 48V phantom power. There is no USB or onboard headphone monitoring, so the connection comes down to one good balanced XLR cable — the bundle traditionally ships with one.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Rode
- Release Year
- 2003
- Model Number
- NT1-A
- Category
- Microphone
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLR (3-pin Balanced Audio) | 1 | — | — | XLR Output | Balanced analog output; requires 48V phantom power |
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Notes & Compatibility
XLR-only condenser. Ships with a balanced XLR cable in the complete-recording bundle.