The Rode NT5 is a premier small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, sometimes referred to as a 'pencil mic'. Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 1/2? capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer. Its tight cardioid pickup pattern also makes it ideal for use as an indoor dialogue microphone for filmmaking on a mic stand or boom.

Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT5 available as a single microphone or as an acoustically matched pair. The NT5 is designed and made in Australia, and covered by R�DE's industry leading 10 year warranty.

Key features:

• Externally biased condenser
• Gold sputtered 1/2" capsule
• Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body
• Surface mount circuitry
• Low noise
• Full frequency response

Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient

Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer

Capsule: 0.50?

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Address Type: End

Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz

Output: XLR Output

Output Impedance: 100?

Maximum SPL: 143dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1K? load)

Maximum Output Level: 13.9mV

Sensitivity: -38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

Equivalent Noise Level: (A-weighted) 16dB-A

Power Options: +24V phantom power+48V phantom power

Dimensions: 118 x 20 x 20 mm

Weight: 101 g