Rode's unclippable NT1 mic lets you scream without ruining your audio

Date:
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:22:38 +0000

Description:
The flagship mic will come with a 32-bit dynamic range for consistent quality across both a XLR and USB connection.

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Audio brand RDE has revealed the fifth generation of its flagship condenser microphone, the NT1, which the company claims to be unclippable.

The company points to the mic's new 32-bit float digital output giving podcasters, vocalists, and content creators enough headroom for an up to 192kHz recording that is free from distortion. RDE states users can record anything from a whisper to scream with no chance of [the] signal clipping. At most, all you have to do is adjust the audio in a DAW (digital audio workstation) to an optimal level and youre good to go. Additionally, the NDT1 features the company's new Dual Connect output for both XLR and USB-C connectivity. That way, you can connect the mic to a mixer or some kind of professional audio equipment via XLR or straight to your computer via USB.

A USB microphone with the 32-bit float is a pretty big deal. The dynamic
range of most USB mics hover around 16-bits, sometimes 24-bits, limiting the amount of headroom youre given resulting in scuffed audio. Its also helpful for those who are starting a new podcast as theyre given a bit of extra leg room to work with as they wont have to mess with audio gain too much. The
main downside of a 32-bit float is that it creates bigger files so keep that in mind with the NT1. Professional environment

Alongside those two features, the NT1 houses a ton of other audio tools to help users establish a professional recording environment. RDE really packed this microphone to the brim.

It comes with the companys own Revolution Preamp tech which houses a powerful on-board DSP for advanced APHEX audio processing allowing users to run plugins. Tools like compressors, noise gates, or a two-step high-pass filter can be added to further enhance a recording. You even connect up to eight separate NT1 mics onto a single computer for multitrack recording over USB. This is possible thanks to RDEs own ASIO driver.

Other notable features include a HF6 gold-sputtered capsule to deliver detailed midrange and rich bass as well as an incredibly low self-noise level of 4 dBA. To put that into perspective, the sound normal human breathing
makes is 10 dB, according to the CDC .

The NT1 is currently available for pre-order for $249 and will ship out sometime in March 2023 (the announcement doesn't say exactly when). You have
a choice between black or silver in a rugged aluminium body [with] high-grade finishes making it resistant to scratches. In addition to the mic, youll be getting a shock mount, pop filter, and cables for the XLR and USB ports.

Considering what youre getting, $250 is honestly a really good price. But if you want to shop around before buying an NT1, be sure to check out TechRadars list of the best USB microphones for 2023 . You get classics like the Blue Yeti mic.



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/rodes-unclippable-nt1-mic-lets-you-scream-witho ut-ruining-your-audio


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