Congratulations on using the featured microphone to record the presenter. This is unprecedented in the history of Rode product announcement videos. What a day to be alive!
Love my Rode mics. Other companies have been building combo XLR/USB combination mics with internal preamps for years. The one built by Samson comes to mind but I wouldn’t consider it a studio grade mic. Nice job, Rode.
I would love to see 32 bit float on all audio interfaces as it seems like an incredible technology for recording audio. 32 bit float options for the Rode NT4 & Wireless GO series would be great upgrades for sure
Just a thought, why not put usb outside xlr to allow usb to pc and xlr to interface for adding effects for artist to hear only. This allows monitoring in real-time.
RodeCaster Pro II user here and I've also been using several of your other mics, my favourite at the moment is the Video Mic NTG, I made some serious money with the Film Maker Kit lavs... Always reliable products and the RCP is a piece of art and a tool giving me piece of mind when doing my weekly livestreams. With _all_ that said, here's a suggestion about something that struck me as soon as I saw the description of the new NT1 5th connections. The USB C is.. inside and the only use scenario is "either or" between the XLR and the USB C. My Shure MV7 can be used both as an USB mic and with XLR, your very own Video Mic NTG has a 3.5mm and USB C connectors on the side and can be used at the same time as well, so I'm imagining a situation where I'd like to use the NT1 with USB-C in a ZOOM Conference call - connected to the computer directly - but then send an XLR to RodeCaster Pro II for the recording purposes. I'm a musician and I often do online tuition so of course I could just connect everything to RCPII and connect that to the computer, but not everybody has the interface of this kind. Well don't let me speculate more, the conclusion is that the option of placing the USB C connection either on the side of the mic, or so that both XLR and USB could be side by side on the lower end, would give people new ideas for use. Just as you made the RCPII with zillions of options for routing, processing, an amazing unit! Cheers!
I would assume connecting to your audio interface would suffice for dual purposes of zoom calls and audio recording as needed. The dualconnect housing is a style choice in part, since it leaves the body of the mic pristine. I personally favor it myself anyhow.
I'm a bit confused as to what has "never been done before" about having XLR & usb as well. This has been done many times. I'm sure it sounds amazing as most Rode products do, but that isn't new. Same with 32 bit float. A range of recorders, microphones, & mixers do that now. Not a "world's first".
To clarify - this is the first studio condenser microphone to have dual connectivity (USB and XLR) and the first Studio Condenser to have dedicated 32-bit float output via the USB.
DAWs have native 32 bit and have for years to allow headroom in audio mastering. Native 32 bit output is a first though, check the stats on the other mics you have.
Great new product! Just wish it allowed the ability to attach a 3.5" headset directly to the mic to monitor urself while using it as a USB mic similar to how the Presonus Revelator series allows it.
@gothicserpent Yea I get that, but that requires another hardware. Rode is pitching the new NT1 5th gen to be a ground breaking usb c mic that can serve to be a direct audio interface so to not include direct monitoring capabilities seems a rather big omission.
Now having swapped to entirely Rode mics (for music and video production) I thought I was in a good place... but I'll probably buy this today to join the fleet for my voiceover work. Saves me lugging around the audio interface!
Really It could have been the best microphone for Voice actors, but It's missing the direct monitor jack. I'll stick with my older gen black NT1 for now
While I am harsh on road and other companies for marketing overreach, I just wanted to balance that with the fact that the microphone is one of the best I have ever owned in all the ways that are meaningful to me. Once you get the mic set up just right, the sound you get is pristine. It also takes EQ very well. Though I am getting some stellar results without EQ. I will be putting out a series of videos going over tips for getting the best sound out of it. Just know that at $249, there is no other studio microphone on the market you should be looking at without cross-shopping it with this one.
Please add the advanced APHEX processing to the rose central and rode connect app for the RODE NT USB+. It’s advertised as a studio microphone and it deserves having additional software features!
Depends on your individual requirements, the NT1 released previously to this is an excellent mic still, but if you would benefit from the 32-bit float technology and dual connect feature then this might be a good upgrade!
I pre ordered one through sweetwater, waiting till the 27th to see how it compares to my rode nt1 4th gen Edit: been wanting to buy a usb rode mic, but my i didn't like the nt-usb when i had it, the nt1 4th gen I loved so i hope this new nt1 is just as good in both xlr and usb
With the 5th Gen, there is dual connectivity (XLR or USB), 32-bit float recording over USB and our Revolution Preamp inside and while the previous Gen NT1 is a very good mic, it just doesn't have these 3 things which honestly make this an incredible mic.
Hey there, it's quite hard to compare the NT1 5th Generation and the NT2-A, as they both offer fantastic sound quality. They're both versatile but in different ways, with the NT1 5th Gen offering USB and XLR connectivity, and the NT2-A offering options for the pickup pattern, frequency range, and pad position. It really just depends on your use case and what you're trying to do!
@@rodemic is it ? i didnt saw it on dowbload page. I hope there will be a video about this and how to use it with common interface in 32 bits as well 🙏
Can you also make multi-track recordings with an external interface recording XLR mics and then using the Rode mic or mics with USB for additional channels, without sync problems?
Hey there Nick, the mic can only run in XLR mode or USB mode, you can't do both at the same time. For more check out our user guide here: rode.com/en/user-guides/nt1-5th-generation
They're hardware based! Basically, apps like RØDE Central act as a "remote control" that changes the settings of the chip on the device. That's why the mic will "remember" your settings if you use it with different devices.
@@rodemic Awesome! Remembering settings is exactly the functionality that I need, because I switch between work and personal laptops all the time. Can't wait to test the mic!
The audio in this video sounds SO boxy! 😄 C’mon Røde. Get rid of that desk, and bring the bass down. It’s making a great mic sound bad. Still, I’m buying one as soon as they hit my local shop.
@@gothicserpent haha, 20 is nothing. It should start to cut out at 100 given the strength of that low end reverb. Sometimes, even a high pass filter won’t clean up the boxiness. I’m just really surprised the people at Røde would produce something that sounds like this. 😂
The previous generation hasn't included the SMR mount for a while, but you can still grab it separately here if you'd prefer: rode.com/en/accessories/shock-mounts/smr
Because the NT1 5th Generation does not have a built-in headphone output, roundtrip latency will depend on your computer, recording software and any audio equipment you’re using to monitor your audio (such as an audio interface). You can record via USB with the NT1 5th Generation with very low latency using any of these options.
Question: in the procession section of the video, 6 minutes in.. can you do this processing while also using the mic to record into a DAW? Or is it just when using Rode Connect or Control?
Since there's a $20 price difference between the SM6 and SMR shock mounts, I was wondering if I can pay $20 extra and get the SMR instead? I really like it over the SM6 but don't want to spend another $80 on it 😩
Really? It entirely depends what you want to do. The Lewitt LCD 440 sits £50 less and is an amazing sounding mic on some voices/guitars. Up the budget (they keep talking about pros so budget not a real issue) and the Shure KSM32 sound AMAZING on many peoples voices.. This uses the same capsule as previous versions which many don't like (it is all subjective). I think the USB especially sounds so clinically and lifeless. This mic is great and Rode have done an amazing job keeping the price down (especially in the US) but this will be popular as they spend as much money on marketing as R&D :D
@@fluphybunny930 with blow the market, I mean when it comes to innovation with how they integrated the tech and such. Don’t get me wrong, I love my lct 440. And I agree, it’s subjective depending on the voice. Also on how you will use it. But this mic seems such a great choice if you could only have one mic. The processing capabilities through the app; compression and hpf will be clutch for zoom and streaming. But for high end studio stuff, I agree that it still depends on what works for the source.
Can I use this in combination with the rodecaster pro II (which is a 24 bit mixer) through the xlr (because I want to add effects et cetera that I have on the rodecaster pro II) and still get a 32 bit recording once it leaves the rodecaster and enters the DAW software or Adobe Audition?
No, as the RØDECaster Pro II would be your audio interface in this particular scenario, which at this stage, doesn't have 32-Bit float recording capability
I hate that I don't need this! My black NT1 and I make the money and I do prefer a separate interface. I said six months ago that I bet Rode would do a new NT1 update on the 10th anniversary of the black. I wouldn't have predicted this, however. In the professional world, the distaste for USB connected mics really comes down to the fact that most employ the lesser of both mic and interface, often a little electret capsule paired with a very basic interface. I feel that this new NT1 might be sooooooo close to perfect execution with a true condenser paired with what promises to be a great little interface. I have to agree with others on the thread that direct monitoring jack would have been taken this to a perfect score.
I think XLR to audio interface to headphone monitoring for zero latency monitoring is just such an industry standard that it's not an absolutely needed thing to have an onboard aux port. What sold me on this mic was the innovation and simplicity of it.
It mentions this on the RØDE product page for the nt1 5g: APHEX digital signal processing (only available at 48kHz / 24-bit). Raw USB C can go up to 192 kHz / 32-bit.
@@gothicserpent Thanks. I think that is an important bit of information that might dampen some of the enthusiasm. No videos mention this. They talk about 32-bit float and DSP as if they could be used together. It is important to know that it is one or the other, but not both at the same time.
The frequency response graph on the data sheet shows a slight bump after 10k, visibly different from the flatter graph of the 4th gen. Is this only for the usb connection?
Unless you are using the on-board DSP, the frequency response is the same for the USB and the XLR outputs. The frequency response of the previous NT1 is also the same as for the NT1 5th Generation - the data sheets of the (older) NT1 and the NT1 5th Generation show the same frequency response. Perhaps you were looking at the NT1-A frequency response? The NT1-A has a slightly different sound.
I was very disappointed to find that my new NT1 5th gen mic DOES NOT WORK in 32 bit Float USB mode with my Focusrite 18i8- interface. I bought the mic specifically for recording vocals in my DAW and not having to worry about clipping - the big selling point. I queried this with Rode support who emailed me this - "This is because the ASIO driver only supports 2 channel (stereo) devices for monitoring. The Scarlett 18i8 has multiple outputs, so is not supported." I've asked if there are plans to upgrade the driver you have to use to get the USB connection to work. As it happens, I have another interface I can use. But I'm guessing a lot of home recording people will have only one interface that may have more than just stereo outputs.
Hey there, sorry to hear that you've had some trouble, we will pass on your feedback to our team. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything else we can help with.
Thank you for creating outstanding microphones, although I would like to ask, can you answer, do the NT1 microphones change their sound after some time? There is this controversy about these microphones. Can you watch for example the first review of the NT1 on Podcastage channel on RUclips and can you compare that sound to some later videos about this microphone on that channel, to check, where this controversy comes from? Is that the case?
We're not aware of any controversy. The NT1 does not change its sound over time, no. Each NT1 is made in our high-technology manufacturing centre in Sydney, Australia, and in engineered to sub-micron tolerances. Each mic is then individually checked for frequency response, noise and SPL against the reference before being shipped. It is made with high-quality components that will not degrade over time; and we back it with a ten-year warranty. What has changed over time is the accessories we ship the mic with. For example the SM6 shockmount is slightly smaller than the SMR shockmount that was shipped in earlier units. Whilst this doesn't change the sound of the mic, it can lead to differences in use, as the larger shockmount tends to mean people place their mouth a bit further away - which alters the tone due to the proximity effect. People also change their recording chain, their processing preferences and even their vocal delivery over time too, so it's not surprising that sometimes that is noticeable when listening to older recordings. Even Ryan sounds a bit different in our videos if you go back and listen to some of his earlier ones! I hope that helps.
You are listening to compressed audio through RUclips, probably on hi-fi gear. You need studio monitors or good headphones and an original uncompressed audio file to judge if there is a change in the sound. I am using NT1-A for 2 years and it sounds exactly the same as the first day.
No - the XLR output and the USB output are the same quality, and (assuming you are not using the internal DSP option) sound exactly the same. Of course, the USB output uses the internal Revolution preamp, which gives incredible results - so to get the same quality from the XLR output you will also need to pair the mic with a very high quality XLR interface.
I have both NT1 and NT1A, and I'm considering buying a 5th gen seriously. This is really an inviting mic. My question is: if I use NT1 5th Gen as an USB mic, how do I monitor the recording? There doesn't seem to be a headphone jack on this mic, which probably means zero latency monitoring will be impossible. Any good suggestion?
If you need zero latency, plug in the XLR into an audio interface preamp and monitor via headphones through the audio interface. Even USB C has ultra-low latency. You should try both and monitor latency output from the computer or DAW you use.
Because the NT1 5th Generation does not have a built-in headphone output, roundtrip latency will depend on your computer, recording software and any audio equipment you’re using to monitor your audio (such as an audio interface). You can record via USB with the NT1 5th Generation with very low latency using any of these options.
How will this mic play with the Rodecaster Pro ii? Will it be usb compatible on the RP2? Will it do floating point on the Rodecaster? So many questions.
There is a problem with 32-bit float due to lack of being able to use multiple audio interface drivers simultaneously. It's going to need a coordinated effort from multiple companies for a new kind of standard and replacement for things like ASIO, and will need support and updates from DAWs, and some OS updates with stuff like Windows audio driver model. There's been some devs from Microsoft asking what updates are needed for Windows audio, they should understand issues companies have with 32-bit float. And a new standard should support 64-bit double precision since plugins use 64-bit processing. I don't think Steinberg is going to fix any of this stuff with a new ASIO standard anytime soon, probably better to bypass them.
@Rode. When using multiple NT-1 5th generation microphones connected via USB to a single computer. What are the best options for me to monitor the audio for each microphone? Especially monitoring the audio for conference calls, live-streaming & podcasting applications when using Rode Connect or Unify. Many thanks for your kind assistance.
Hey Andrew, you will be able to monitor the audio when connected via USB using your computer’s headphone output. For multiple microphones you will need a splitter for connection of multiple pairs of headphones. For podcasting, we’d suggest using the RØDECaster Pro or Pro II for easy handling of inputs and outputs over XLR.
@@rodemic Not only does it sound brighter to my ears but your own marketing material shows what appears to be a 4.5 dB boost in the high end on the 5th gen model. There's an unmistakable airy quality that I don't hear in the previous model that reminds me more of the NT1-A.
@@dylanj8676 why not just lower and flatten the high end to your needs using the DSP or rode connect software.. the onboard DSP provides low latency changes. the frequency response charts are very similar for both mics anyhow.
I watched a few video reviews of this mic comparing this to the previous gen NT1 and the sound of this mic came off a bit harsh or "airy" as some people said in the comments. I'm not sure what the right term is to describe it but I was wondering if there's a way to make this one sound exactly like the previous NT1? I'm not an audio engineer but I think this should be possible since they both have the same capsule. Right? 👀
I just bought the mic and realized that Logic Pro does not even support 32-bit float recording and, if you want to use the on board effects, you can only use 48KHz and 24-bit resolution. I guess we live and we learn.
If multiple NT1 5th gens are being used via USB, can they be recorded and mixed in real time (ie for a podcast) with EITHER RodeConnect OR RodeX Unify?
I have a question! What would be the difference in sound quality when you use a xlr connection to a audio interface VS using the usb connection to your computer instead with this new rode microphone ? I’m confused because then you wouldn’t “really” need a audio interface anymore if the usb connection gives the exact same sound quality as the xlr connection! Can someone help me to understand Thanks 😊
XLR may be favoured over USB for those who already have a range of analog recording and mixing equipment, but both outputs offer the same pristine audio.
Please give us an NT1 with a figure 8/onni pattern! It's perfect otherwise. The NT2A is supposed to cover that ground, but it sounds nothing like the NT1, and I would love to stick with Rode instead of switching brands for mid/side recording.
The NT2-A has this as you mentioned. The reason for not adding a dual capsule is that it would have been cost prohibitive in this price bracket, lessening appeal to the mass market and changing supply and demand dynamics for this tier.
So, I know I need to update hardware and get with the times. But if my current computer only has USB-A 3.0 ports, can the NT1 be used with a USB-C to USB-A cable or adapter?
Awesome! I already ordered mine! I hope I can connect it to The Rodecaster Pro II. By the way. Any chance this ability of “not clipping” can be used on Logic Pro X?
Hey Angel, you can absolutely connect the NT1 5th Gen to your RØDECaster Pro II via the XLR output. As for 32-bit float recording, unfortunately Logic doesn't support 32-bit float.
@@rodemic Thank you! I meant being able to connect to RCP via USB-C in order to have such amazing dynamic range. I usually record my streamings in multitrack on Logic Pro though RC2 so… Best regards
@Angel Rodriguez yes via the mics internals, but some audio recorders support 32 bit float audio and the RodeCaster Pro II can export in 32 bit float. I don't know if they can confirm this but you should be able to still get 32 bit float audio if you export using 32 bit float after recording with an XLR mic
around the 2:30 mark, the narrator states that having a dual connection in a mic has never been done before. This is marketing run amuck to the point of lying. This has been done several times, and better, in other mics with dual connections, you can use both connections at the same time. So in the spirit of fairness, I want to hear from Rode as to what they think has never been done before in reference to that particular claim at that particular timestamp. Thanks.
Audio levels and DSP settings are persistent across RØDE Central, RØDE Connect and UNIFY. Yes. What would cause that to reset is uninstalling the software locally, not simply unplugging the mic.
Congratulations on using the featured microphone to record the presenter. This is unprecedented in the history of Rode product announcement videos. What a day to be alive!
You wouldn’t happen to be a RØDE employee? 🤨
Sorry, the shot was boomed. It's just out of frame as it should be. I'm pleased you thought the NT1 was being used though.
Sorry, no. This is definitely the NT1.
@@rodemic I was kidding. Love the mic
😂😂
Absolute awesomeness. I own a K2, NT2, NT1A and NT1 and never looked back. Time to add to my collection.
Awesome! The NT1 is a legendary mic and this 5th Generation one looks and sounds very good.
Love my Rode mics. Other companies have been building combo XLR/USB combination mics with internal preamps for years. The one built by Samson comes to mind but I wouldn’t consider it a studio grade mic. Nice job, Rode.
Have my NT1 with Rycote shockmount and it works flawlessly for 4 years, hope to use it for many many more 👍
Already pre-ordered this. Incredible innovation at a reasonable price. Very excited. Love your mic stands too; thanks for your great products!
Thank you for your support! Hope you love your new mic 🫶
I would love to see 32 bit float on all audio interfaces as it seems like an incredible technology for recording audio. 32 bit float options for the Rode NT4 & Wireless GO series would be great upgrades for sure
I have had my NT1 for years for voiceover and my NT1a that I use to record acoustic guitar. Great mics
Just a thought, why not put usb outside xlr to allow usb to pc and xlr to interface for adding effects for artist to hear only. This allows monitoring in real-time.
What a Great Presentation.
You all just keep making more and more incredible products and making the products you make more and more incredible.
RodeCaster Pro II user here and I've also been using several of your other mics, my favourite at the moment is the Video Mic NTG, I made some serious money with the Film Maker Kit lavs... Always reliable products and the RCP is a piece of art and a tool giving me piece of mind when doing my weekly livestreams. With _all_ that said, here's a suggestion about something that struck me as soon as I saw the description of the new NT1 5th connections. The USB C is.. inside and the only use scenario is "either or" between the XLR and the USB C.
My Shure MV7 can be used both as an USB mic and with XLR, your very own Video Mic NTG has a 3.5mm and USB C connectors on the side and can be used at the same time as well, so I'm imagining a situation where I'd like to use the NT1 with USB-C in a ZOOM Conference call - connected to the computer directly - but then send an XLR to RodeCaster Pro II for the recording purposes. I'm a musician and I often do online tuition so of course I could just connect everything to RCPII and connect that to the computer, but not everybody has the interface of this kind.
Well don't let me speculate more, the conclusion is that the option of placing the USB C connection either on the side of the mic, or so that both XLR and USB could be side by side on the lower end, would give people new ideas for use.
Just as you made the RCPII with zillions of options for routing, processing, an amazing unit! Cheers!
I would assume connecting to your audio interface would suffice for dual purposes of zoom calls and audio recording as needed.
The dualconnect housing is a style choice in part, since it leaves the body of the mic pristine. I personally favor it myself anyhow.
Also, no real-time monitoring. And the fix would be so easy…
I'm a bit confused as to what has "never been done before" about having XLR & usb as well. This has been done many times. I'm sure it sounds amazing as most Rode products do, but that isn't new. Same with 32 bit float. A range of recorders, microphones, & mixers do that now. Not a "world's first".
To clarify - this is the first studio condenser microphone to have dual connectivity (USB and XLR) and the first Studio Condenser to have dedicated 32-bit float output via the USB.
DAWs have native 32 bit and have for years to allow headroom in audio mastering. Native 32 bit output is a first though, check the stats on the other mics you have.
@@rodemic You need to remake your video and clarify it. Because what you say at 2:30 is simply untrue if left without clarification. .
Great new product! Just wish it allowed the ability to attach a 3.5" headset directly to the mic to monitor urself while using it as a USB mic similar to how the Presonus Revelator series allows it.
you can plug xlr to audio interface to headphones for zero latency monitoring.
@gothicserpent Yea I get that, but that requires another hardware. Rode is pitching the new NT1 5th gen to be a ground breaking usb c mic that can serve to be a direct audio interface so to not include direct monitoring capabilities seems a rather big omission.
Usb C connector is a game changer I wish more mics did that
Congratulations on the new mic. Big fans here.
Thanks legends!
Now having swapped to entirely Rode mics (for music and video production) I thought I was in a good place... but I'll probably buy this today to join the fleet for my voiceover work. Saves me lugging around the audio interface!
Sounds like a great idea Andrew!
@@rodemic I bought PA equipment from Peter waaaaaay back before Rode, now he just makes the best mics :)
Nice Product, I'll definitely buy one to use and make a review about it.
Really It could have been the best microphone for Voice actors, but It's missing the direct monitor jack. I'll stick with my older gen black NT1 for now
how are you suppose to monitor the sound? is there a headphone output as other USB mics?
No, which makes USB recording completely useless for most cases.
You can monitor with low latency with via your computer’s in-built headphone output or an external audio interface if you have one.
@@rodemic Dont all your other usb mics have headphone jacks? Have you ever recorded with latency in your headphones? Its very distracting
While I am harsh on road and other companies for marketing overreach, I just wanted to balance that with the fact that the microphone is one of the best I have ever owned in all the ways that are meaningful to me. Once you get the mic set up just right, the sound you get is pristine. It also takes EQ very well. Though I am getting some stellar results without EQ. I will be putting out a series of videos going over tips for getting the best sound out of it. Just know that at $249, there is no other studio microphone on the market you should be looking at without cross-shopping it with this one.
Appreciate the balanced perspective!
OMG, couldn't believe NT1 5th. Surely, order right away.
Man, I cant' believe I'm alive to see this happen!! And right before I turn one year older!!!
Happy birthday 🥳
@@rodemic Thank you!!
Would this mic work in a less than ideal studio? I don’t have sound treatment besides a basic rug. I’m currently using a shure sm7b
Still waiting for the next generation Rode Procaster that uses the XLR cable. Nice products rode
Maybe in the near future, who knows!
Please add the advanced APHEX processing to the rose central and rode connect app for the RODE NT USB+. It’s advertised as a studio microphone and it deserves having additional software features!
Amazing stuff. Was just thinking about getting the NT1. Might consider this one instead.
Hey Rode. I just bought a NT1 (4th gen apparently). Should i return it and grab another Mic.
What are your thoughts.
Depends on your individual requirements, the NT1 released previously to this is an excellent mic still, but if you would benefit from the 32-bit float technology and dual connect feature then this might be a good upgrade!
This is a beautiful mic with these features from music to voices in movies will be a breeze
I pre ordered one through sweetwater, waiting till the 27th to see how it compares to my rode nt1 4th gen
Edit: been wanting to buy a usb rode mic, but my i didn't like the nt-usb when i had it, the nt1 4th gen I loved so i hope this new nt1 is just as good in both xlr and usb
This is gonna replace my blue yeti for sure
Let’s GO! 🔥
Can't wait for it to be available in Mrocco!!!
Yaaasss!! Thank you Rode!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Cooool. Does the 4dBA self-noise apply to recording via USB-C, or just while connected via XLR?
Both - the quality is the same from the XLR and the USB outputs.
@@rodemic Thanks!
What’s the significant difference? I have a Rode NT1, why would I buy the new fifth generation one, any difference in recording quality?
With the 5th Gen, there is dual connectivity (XLR or USB), 32-bit float recording over USB and our Revolution Preamp inside and while the previous Gen NT1 is a very good mic, it just doesn't have these 3 things which honestly make this an incredible mic.
I'm here.. about to purchase
That's great Nyashane! Good luck with your NT1 😊
So is it safe to say Nt1a 5th gen is now on the same level as Nt2a with all the upgrades you gave it now???
Hey there, it's quite hard to compare the NT1 5th Generation and the NT2-A, as they both offer fantastic sound quality. They're both versatile but in different ways, with the NT1 5th Gen offering USB and XLR connectivity, and the NT2-A offering options for the pickup pattern, frequency range, and pad position. It really just depends on your use case and what you're trying to do!
Promising ! I wonder how the interface works with ASIO of other sound cards. Cause I cant access others input from my focusrite driver.
There is a specific ASIO driver available for the NT1 5th Generation which also allows for the use of multiple microphones at the same time!
@@rodemic is it ? i didnt saw it on dowbload page. I hope there will be a video about this and how to use it with common interface in 32 bits as well 🙏
Look forward to checking this out.
Looking forward to hearing what you think!
I would've loved to used something like this in my set up but my room isn't treated for a condenser
Can you also make multi-track recordings with an external interface recording XLR mics and then using the Rode mic or mics with USB for additional channels, without sync problems?
Hey there Nick, the mic can only run in XLR mode or USB mode, you can't do both at the same time. For more check out our user guide here: rode.com/en/user-guides/nt1-5th-generation
Røde Wireless Go II - 32-bit float when?
Hopefully one day!
I wanna test and review this mic in my channel
Feel free to shoot our team a proposal at info@rode.com ☺️ If we have any opportunities for collaboration, the team will let you know.
Are the post-processing effects such as a compressor software or hardware based?
They're hardware based! Basically, apps like RØDE Central act as a "remote control" that changes the settings of the chip on the device. That's why the mic will "remember" your settings if you use it with different devices.
@@rodemic Awesome! Remembering settings is exactly the functionality that I need, because I switch between work and personal laptops all the time. Can't wait to test the mic!
You showed a podcast interview type setup, how can I use two of these mics via USB at the same time?
Plugged straight into your laptop and using RØDE Connect would be great option
You guys need to update the Rode Stereo VideoMic Pro Rycote Condenser On-Camera Microphone.
The audio in this video sounds SO boxy! 😄 C’mon Røde. Get rid of that desk, and bring the bass down. It’s making a great mic sound bad. Still, I’m buying one as soon as they hit my local shop.
if you look at the frequency response curve, the low end is actually already cut a bit close to 20hz on the mic response itself.
@@gothicserpent haha, 20 is nothing. It should start to cut out at 100 given the strength of that low end reverb.
Sometimes, even a high pass filter won’t clean up the boxiness. I’m just really surprised the people at Røde would produce something that sounds like this. 😂
Thanks for the video, how will it perform if your noise floor is high with fans
Looks awesome but what happened to the fancy square pop filter from the previous gen?
The previous generation hasn't included the SMR mount for a while, but you can still grab it separately here if you'd prefer: rode.com/en/accessories/shock-mounts/smr
Wonderful creation guys,
This is almost as interesting as the apple M1
The b-rolls of this product launch is crazy!!!
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Are you discontinuing the “regular version” (without the usb option) ??
Nope! ☺️
@@rodemic Excellent news, thank you !
Great work, Rode. 🔊👍🏻
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So do you can connect the Rode nt1 to the Rode Ai 1 and monitoring this with zero latency with the dsp effects from rode nt1 as well?
What is the latency when using the usb connection? What is the latency in the 32 bit float 192khz?
Because the NT1 5th Generation does not have a built-in headphone output, roundtrip latency will depend on your computer, recording software and any audio equipment you’re using to monitor your audio (such as an audio interface). You can record via USB with the NT1 5th Generation with very low latency using any of these options.
good job rode, incredible innovation.
Thank you!
Question: in the procession section of the video, 6 minutes in.. can you do this processing while also using the mic to record into a DAW? Or is it just when using Rode Connect or Control?
And I just bought an NT1 a few weeks ago... Rode better put a nice premium on this version... that might ease the pain a bit :)
Congratulations on the innovative new microphone! 🎤
I own a pair of the NT1-A. 😊
Very good microphone 😁
No doubt! 🌠
So you can record your guitar amp without an interface, just USB?
You can use this mic with just USB in your computer, yes!
Since there's a $20 price difference between the SM6 and SMR shock mounts, I was wondering if I can pay $20 extra and get the SMR instead? I really like it over the SM6 but don't want to spend another $80 on it 😩
Hey Usama, unfortunately this isn’t possible as the set comes with the SM6. Sorry about that!
This mic will blow the market for mid to higher tier mics with its features. Hope to try this new nt1 out soon. Good stuff, Rode!
Really? It entirely depends what you want to do.
The Lewitt LCD 440 sits £50 less and is an amazing sounding mic on some voices/guitars. Up the budget (they keep talking about pros so budget not a real issue) and the Shure KSM32 sound AMAZING on many peoples voices..
This uses the same capsule as previous versions which many don't like (it is all subjective). I think the USB especially sounds so clinically and lifeless.
This mic is great and Rode have done an amazing job keeping the price down (especially in the US) but this will be popular as they spend as much money on marketing as R&D :D
@@fluphybunny930 with blow the market, I mean when it comes to innovation with how they integrated the tech and such. Don’t get me wrong, I love my lct 440. And I agree, it’s subjective depending on the voice. Also on how you will use it. But this mic seems such a great choice if you could only have one mic. The processing capabilities through the app; compression and hpf will be clutch for zoom and streaming. But for high end studio stuff, I agree that it still depends on what works for the source.
Can I use this in combination with the rodecaster pro II (which is a 24 bit mixer) through the xlr (because I want to add effects et cetera that I have on the rodecaster pro II) and still get a 32 bit recording once it leaves the rodecaster and enters the DAW software or Adobe Audition?
No, as the RØDECaster Pro II would be your audio interface in this particular scenario, which at this stage, doesn't have 32-Bit float recording capability
Mind blowing 😮
I hate that I don't need this! My black NT1 and I make the money and I do prefer a separate interface. I said six months ago that I bet Rode would do a new NT1 update on the 10th anniversary of the black. I wouldn't have predicted this, however. In the professional world, the distaste for USB connected mics really comes down to the fact that most employ the lesser of both mic and interface, often a little electret capsule paired with a very basic interface. I feel that this new NT1 might be sooooooo close to perfect execution with a true condenser paired with what promises to be a great little interface. I have to agree with others on the thread that direct monitoring jack would have been taken this to a perfect score.
I think XLR to audio interface to headphone monitoring for zero latency monitoring is just such an industry standard that it's not an absolutely needed thing to have an onboard aux port.
What sold me on this mic was the innovation and simplicity of it.
I understand that you cannot use 32 bit float and DSP at the same time. Is that true? Is this discussed anywhere on the website or user's manual?
It mentions this on the RØDE product page for the nt1 5g: APHEX digital signal processing (only available at 48kHz / 24-bit).
Raw USB C can go up to 192 kHz / 32-bit.
@@gothicserpent Thanks. I think that is an important bit of information that might dampen some of the enthusiasm. No videos mention this. They talk about 32-bit float and DSP as if they could be used together. It is important to know that it is one or the other, but not both at the same time.
The frequency response graph on the data sheet shows a slight bump after 10k, visibly different from the flatter graph of the 4th gen. Is this only for the usb connection?
Unless you are using the on-board DSP, the frequency response is the same for the USB and the XLR outputs. The frequency response of the previous NT1 is also the same as for the NT1 5th Generation - the data sheets of the (older) NT1 and the NT1 5th Generation show the same frequency response. Perhaps you were looking at the NT1-A frequency response? The NT1-A has a slightly different sound.
Also tell me which app should I use for rode smart lav mic in apple ipad air 32gb ?
How many can be used concurrently in USB mode on a Windows PC?
This will depend on your PC!
I was very disappointed to find that my new NT1 5th gen mic DOES NOT WORK in 32 bit Float USB mode with my Focusrite 18i8- interface. I bought the mic specifically for recording vocals in my DAW and not having to worry about clipping - the big selling point. I queried this with Rode support who emailed me this - "This is because the ASIO driver only supports 2 channel (stereo) devices for monitoring. The Scarlett 18i8 has multiple outputs, so is not supported." I've asked if there are plans to upgrade the driver you have to use to get the USB connection to work. As it happens, I have another interface I can use. But I'm guessing a lot of home recording people will have only one interface that may have more than just stereo outputs.
Hey there, sorry to hear that you've had some trouble, we will pass on your feedback to our team. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything else we can help with.
Thank you for creating outstanding microphones,
although I would like to ask, can you answer, do the NT1 microphones change their sound after some time? There is this controversy about these microphones. Can you watch for example the first review of the NT1 on Podcastage channel on RUclips and can you compare that sound to some later videos about this microphone on that channel, to check, where this controversy comes from? Is that the case?
We're not aware of any controversy. The NT1 does not change its sound over time, no. Each NT1 is made in our high-technology manufacturing centre in Sydney, Australia, and in engineered to sub-micron tolerances. Each mic is then individually checked for frequency response, noise and SPL against the reference before being shipped. It is made with high-quality components that will not degrade over time; and we back it with a ten-year warranty.
What has changed over time is the accessories we ship the mic with. For example the SM6 shockmount is slightly smaller than the SMR shockmount that was shipped in earlier units. Whilst this doesn't change the sound of the mic, it can lead to differences in use, as the larger shockmount tends to mean people place their mouth a bit further away - which alters the tone due to the proximity effect. People also change their recording chain, their processing preferences and even their vocal delivery over time too, so it's not surprising that sometimes that is noticeable when listening to older recordings. Even Ryan sounds a bit different in our videos if you go back and listen to some of his earlier ones!
I hope that helps.
You are listening to compressed audio through RUclips, probably on hi-fi gear. You need studio monitors or good headphones and an original uncompressed audio file to judge if there is a change in the sound. I am using NT1-A for 2 years and it sounds exactly the same as the first day.
how long is the usb cable given?
The USB cable is 3 metres or almost 10ft for our American friends
Beside of the Rode Connect options, there are differences in quality between the XLR and USB conectors of this mic?
No - the XLR output and the USB output are the same quality, and (assuming you are not using the internal DSP option) sound exactly the same.
Of course, the USB output uses the internal Revolution preamp, which gives incredible results - so to get the same quality from the XLR output you will also need to pair the mic with a very high quality XLR interface.
Awesome! Thank you.
I have both NT1 and NT1A, and I'm considering buying a 5th gen seriously. This is really an inviting mic.
My question is: if I use NT1 5th Gen as an USB mic, how do I monitor the recording? There doesn't seem to be a headphone jack on this mic, which probably means zero latency monitoring will be impossible. Any good suggestion?
If you need zero latency, plug in the XLR into an audio interface preamp and monitor via headphones through the audio interface.
Even USB C has ultra-low latency. You should try both and monitor latency output from the computer or DAW you use.
Because the NT1 5th Generation does not have a built-in headphone output, roundtrip latency will depend on your computer, recording software and any audio equipment you’re using to monitor your audio (such as an audio interface). You can record via USB with the NT1 5th Generation with very low latency using any of these options.
How will this mic play with the Rodecaster Pro ii? Will it be usb compatible on the RP2? Will it do floating point on the Rodecaster? So many questions.
You can use the NT1 5th Gen with the RØDECaster Pro II using the XLR connection - so no USB or 32-bit float at this stage.
Question, why on earth is the brand name facing the back of the mic when mounted, this makes no sense. So disappointing.
Can I use this Microphone nt1 with rodecaster duo?
Yep!
great job @rode
There is a problem with 32-bit float due to lack of being able to use multiple audio interface drivers simultaneously. It's going to need a coordinated effort from multiple companies for a new kind of standard and replacement for things like ASIO, and will need support and updates from DAWs, and some OS updates with stuff like Windows audio driver model. There's been some devs from Microsoft asking what updates are needed for Windows audio, they should understand issues companies have with 32-bit float. And a new standard should support 64-bit double precision since plugins use 64-bit processing. I don't think Steinberg is going to fix any of this stuff with a new ASIO standard anytime soon, probably better to bypass them.
@Rode. When using multiple NT-1 5th generation microphones connected via USB to a single computer. What are the best options for me to monitor the audio for each microphone? Especially monitoring the audio for conference calls, live-streaming & podcasting applications when using Rode Connect or Unify.
Many thanks for your kind assistance.
Hey Andrew, you will be able to monitor the audio when connected via USB using your computer’s headphone output. For multiple microphones you will need a splitter for connection of multiple pairs of headphones. For podcasting, we’d suggest using the RØDECaster Pro or Pro II for easy handling of inputs and outputs over XLR.
does it work with usb OTG connection to smartphone?
Yes it does!
If only it sounded as good as the previous NT1 model.
The NT1 5th Generation has exactly the same capsule as the previous NT1, our HF6 capsule so it has the same sound signature as the previous NT1.
@@rodemic Not only does it sound brighter to my ears but your own marketing material shows what appears to be a 4.5 dB boost in the high end on the 5th gen model. There's an unmistakable airy quality that I don't hear in the previous model that reminds me more of the NT1-A.
@@dylanj8676 why not just lower and flatten the high end to your needs using the DSP or rode connect software.. the onboard DSP provides low latency changes.
the frequency response charts are very similar for both mics anyhow.
My PC doesn't have USB-C and I can't change it, will I be able to use an adapter for regular USB 3.0? Will it still work?
It should work just fine if you use a good quality USB-C to USB-A cable, for sure! :)
@@rodemic Great, I don't think audio would overwhelm a 3.0 connection.
I watched a few video reviews of this mic comparing this to the previous gen NT1 and the sound of this mic came off a bit harsh or "airy" as some people said in the comments. I'm not sure what the right term is to describe it but I was wondering if there's a way to make this one sound exactly like the previous NT1? I'm not an audio engineer but I think this should be possible since they both have the same capsule. Right? 👀
please tell me if you find a way
i love RODE Microphone 👍👍
I just bought the mic and realized that Logic Pro does not even support 32-bit float recording and, if you want to use the on board effects, you can only use 48KHz and 24-bit resolution. I guess we live and we learn.
There are free DAWs such as Audacity and Reaper that are capable of this, maybe try those out?
Ryan tell me which app can I use for recording from Rode smart lav plus in my iphone 6?
We'd recommend RØDE Reporter for your iPad and iPhone
@@rodemic will it work with ipad 1 and iphone 6?
If multiple NT1 5th gens are being used via USB, can they be recorded and mixed in real time (ie for a podcast) with EITHER RodeConnect OR RodeX Unify?
Yes they can!
I have a question!
What would be the difference in sound quality when you use a xlr connection to a audio interface VS using the usb connection to your computer instead with this new rode microphone ?
I’m confused because then you wouldn’t “really” need a audio interface anymore if the usb connection gives the exact same sound quality as the xlr connection!
Can someone help me to understand
Thanks 😊
XLR may be favoured over USB for those who already have a range of analog recording and mixing equipment, but both outputs offer the same pristine audio.
I love RODE so much
We love you too, Bruce 🫶
Please give us an NT1 with a figure 8/onni pattern! It's perfect otherwise. The NT2A is supposed to cover that ground, but it sounds nothing like the NT1, and I would love to stick with Rode instead of switching brands for mid/side recording.
The NT2-A has this as you mentioned. The reason for not adding a dual capsule is that it would have been cost prohibitive in this price bracket, lessening appeal to the mass market and changing supply and demand dynamics for this tier.
Awesome innovation RØDE … wow 😎
So, I know I need to update hardware and get with the times. But if my current computer only has USB-A 3.0 ports, can the NT1 be used with a USB-C to USB-A cable or adapter?
Yes, this shouldn't be an issue!
Awesome! I already ordered mine! I hope I can connect it to The Rodecaster Pro II. By the way. Any chance this ability of “not clipping” can be used on Logic Pro X?
Hey Angel, you can absolutely connect the NT1 5th Gen to your RØDECaster Pro II via the XLR output. As for 32-bit float recording, unfortunately Logic doesn't support 32-bit float.
@@rodemic Thank you! I meant being able to connect to RCP via USB-C in order to have such amazing dynamic range.
I usually record my streamings in multitrack on Logic Pro though RC2 so…
Best regards
@Angel Rodriguez if you record to an sd card using the Rodecaster Pro II, you can export via 32 bit float even if you recorded using an XLR cable
@@Jacqie I thought 32 bit was only possible using USB-C
@Angel Rodriguez yes via the mics internals, but some audio recorders support 32 bit float audio and the RodeCaster Pro II can export in 32 bit float. I don't know if they can confirm this but you should be able to still get 32 bit float audio if you export using 32 bit float after recording with an XLR mic
How about Zero Latency monitoring?
XLR has zero latency if you plugin to an audio interface..
around the 2:30 mark, the narrator states that having a dual connection in a mic has never been done before. This is marketing run amuck to the point of lying. This has been done several times, and better, in other mics with dual connections, you can use both connections at the same time. So in the spirit of fairness, I want to hear from Rode as to what they think has never been done before in reference to that particular claim at that particular timestamp. Thanks.
The XLR connector features a USB c output in the same housing. The (patent-pending) Dual Connect is an industry first and has never been done before.
This is in reference to the fact that is the only Studio Condenser microphone with both a USB and XLR connection.
Can you use this mic with a iPhone ?
Only the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models as they use USB-C. iPhones with Lightning ports won't work at this time.
Do the settings remain the same after plugging the microphone back in?
Audio levels and DSP settings are persistent across RØDE Central, RØDE Connect and UNIFY. Yes.
What would cause that to reset is uninstalling the software locally, not simply unplugging the mic.
@@gothicserpent Thanks! 🙂
@@agataaudiostacja Are you using Windows 10 or 11? or other OS?
@@zensaiy Both Win10 and OS