# Rode NT-USB+

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/rode-nt-usb
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/usb-microphones
- Placement: #2 of 17 in USB Microphones, A tier
- Brand: Rode
- LP on this board: 799
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:43:51.392Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Clean, low-noise audio and built-in headphone output give it a slight edge over the MV7+ for pure USB users.

## For

- Fantastic-sounding, clean audio with a low noise floor
- Built-in headphone output for instant monitoring
- Studio-grade condenser capsule
- Integrated headphone jack
- Clear, detailed sound

## Evidence

Consolidated from 31 cited sources across 27 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Justin Omoi | Justin Omoi | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSzmmfj7CG8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Joe Reviews | Joe Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXCDBDgWo9U | fetched and confirmed |
| MusicRadar | musicradar.com | A | https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/microphones/rode-nt-usb-plus-review | fetched and confirmed |
| BAMBY MEDIA | Brianna Ansaldo | B | https://www.bambymedia.com/podcast/rode-nt-usb-review | fetched and confirmed |
| sound&go | Fabian | B | https://soundandgo.com/en/how-to-find-the-best-usb-microphone/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UygsEDt5aD4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Camera Man | Camera Man | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjQ-99QEEUc | fetched and confirmed |
| PC HUB | PC HUB | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOFoG9SvuOk | fetched and confirmed |
| Home Brew Audio - Home Recording Studio | Ken Theriot | B | https://www.homebrewaudio.com/22733/best-usb-mic/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Mojo Blogs | Zara | B | https://www.mojoblogs.co.uk/rode-nt-usb-vs-mini/ | fetched and confirmed |
| LinkedIn | Source Distribution | B | https://www.linkedin.com/posts/source-distribution_rode-spent-the-money-where-it-counts-namely-activity-7496491876515168256-SdUW | fetched and confirmed |
| JoshTechBytes | JoshTechBytes | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAVlOde4j_Y | fetched and confirmed |
| Gary Davies | Gary Davies | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FaMah6aang | fetched and confirmed |
| Richard Tech | Richard Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8qSWvI1NAA | fetched and confirmed |
| Bax-shop \| Bax Music Goes | Bax-shop \| Bax Music Goes | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdHdk3w1vyA | fetched and confirmed |
| MusicRadar | musicradar.com | B | https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-usb-microphones | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Hardware | tomshardware.com | B | https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-microphones,6247.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DSCg1w2DIHi/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GC Riffs | guitarcenter.com | B | https://www.guitarcenter.com/riffs/buying-guides/mics-and-wireless/best-usb-microphones | fetched and confirmed |
| All Reddit Reviews, in One Place | redditrecs.com | B | https://redditrecs.com/external-microphone/model/rode-nt-usbplus/ | fetched and confirmed |
| All Reddit Reviews, in One Place | redditrecs.com | B | https://redditrecs.com/external-microphone/model/rode-nt-usb/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-usb-microphone/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Audio Lab Pro | Audio Lab Pro | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efawTP8sQwM | fetched and confirmed |
| Create n Relate | Create n Relate | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGq1yGdHAiY | fetched and confirmed |
| Mojo Blogs | Zara | B | https://www.mojoblogs.co.uk/best-usb-microphone-under-200-uk/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Mixmicroo | mixmicroo.com | B | https://mixmicroo.com/en/rode-nt-usb-vs-blue-yeti-comparison-and-verdict/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Linkedin | Followers | B | https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/at2020usb-vs-rode-nt-usb-which-should-you-buy-md-hamidul-islam-mogvc | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom Buck | Tom Buck | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obPxRUr7sGU | fetched and confirmed |
| Mr. Sujano | Mr. Sujano | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JClAOhNmkjM | fetched and confirmed |
| WootDini Tech & Tutorials | WootDini Tech & Tutorials | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiGyl5pq56M | fetched and confirmed |
| Think Media | Think Media | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91WsIYTrW0s | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Shure MV7+ | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/shure-mv7 |
| 3 | Rode PodMic USB | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/rode-podmic-usb |
| 4 | Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-x |
| 5 | Elgato Wave:3 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/elgato-wave-3-mk-2 |
| 6 | Rode NT-USB Mini | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/rode-nt-usb-mini |
| 7 | Samson Q2U | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/samson-q2u |
| 14 | HyperX SoloCast | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/hyperx-solocast |
| 15 | Razer Seiren V3 Mini | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-seiren-v3-mini |
| 16 | Blue Yeti | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/blue-yeti |
| 17 | Blue Yeti X | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/blue-yeti-x |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/usb-microphones.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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## Image

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