Rode NT1 5th Generation

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Mic Type	Condenser
Form Factor	Desktop
Connection	XLR, USB-C
Works With	Computer, Mixer, Recorder
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Phantom Power Required	Yes
Needs Audio Interface	No
Sound Quality Score	10
Noise Rejection Score	5
Ease Of Use Score	7
Self Noise Db	4
Max Spl Db	142
Weight Grams	400
Experience Level	Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Primary Use Cases	Music, Voiceover, Podcasting

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What's good

Among the quietest studio mics made
32-bit float via USB
Detailed, open top end

Trade-offs

Picks up room reflections and noise
Needs a treated space to shine

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