Rode NT1

M MusicRadar Article · Sept 2022

What the NT1 does offer is exceptional performance. Vocals are crisp and detailed with plenty of warm low end, nothing amiss in the mid-range, and a wonderful airy clarity to the top end. That silky top end provides fantastic results when recording acoustic guitars and hand-held percussion. It's also cheap enough that you can buy two and they'll do a great job as drum overheads or stereo-miking a piano.

In that NT1 4th generation review, we did a whole bunch of tests; we did those same tests here now with the NT1 5th generation, and I'm happy to report that it's pretty much identical in terms of performance, which is really, really good news because, again, the NT1 4th generation… great, great microphone.

L LANDR Blog Alex Lavoie · reviewer · Apr 2024

The NT1 makes for a comprehensive microphone that’s an excellent choice for recording applications while proving fairly effective at recording instruments like guitar or electric guitar. We found that NT1 accurately produces the warm, vintage-sounding recording tone that most home studio producers are searching for these days.

It's basically the NT1 fifth generation but without the USB output, the 32-bit float audio or the internal processing. And you can also get it in a variety of different colors. And the biggest feature, I guess I would say, is it is a great sounding microphone.

M MusicRadar Article · Aug 2022

As far as first condenser microphones go, the Rode NT1 Signature Series sets the standard. It's not just a brilliant vocal microphone, you can use it on guitars, drums, and anything else too, but the fact it comes with a high-quality shock mount, pop filter, and XLR cable makes it a great choice to hit the ground running.

This is the Røde NT1, the Signature series. Released today, November 7, 2023. It's a beautiful microphone, a great microphone.

P PCMag Middle East Article · Dec 2025

The Rode NT1 5th Generation is a cardioid-only microphone, but it supports both USB and XLR inputs, offers multiple DSP options, produces up to 192kHz/32-bit float audio, and includes a pop filter and shock mount (although not a stand). It's a potent tool for multiple recording scenarios.

Well, if you're into recording music or podcast, or just have audio as a high priority when it comes to your content creation, the NT1 5th Generation really is the absolute best microphone that you can get on the market.

P PCMag UK Article · Jul 2026

The Rode NT1 5th Generation is a cardioid-only microphone, but it supports both USB and XLR inputs, offers multiple DSP options, produces up to 192kHz/32-bit float audio, and includes a pop filter and shock mount (although not a stand). It's a potent tool for multiple recording scenarios.

The NT1, however, is a great microphone in its price range. I think most people will agree it punches above its weight in value.

P Podcastage Bandrew Scott · reviewer · Dec 2016

Today I'm talking about possibly my favorite condenser microphone I have tested to date; the Rode NT1 Kit . This is a higher end XLR condenser microphone which means it requires a USB Audio Interface that offers +24v or +48v of phantom power to work.

That's what the Rode NT1 5th generation delivers daily. Thousands of podcasters, streamers, and producers are already capturing broadcast-ready sound through this dual-output studio condenser.