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#8 in Condenser Microphones

Rode NT5

Name: Rode NT5
Brand: Rode
Rating: 7.9 (1 reviews)

Rode

$399.00 – $449.00

Matched pair of small diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones designed for stereo recording of acoustic instruments and choirs. Features a 0.5-inch gold-sputtered capsule with a flat response and excellent transient detail.

7.9

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.0

User Sentiment

8.0

Value Score

9.3

Complaint Risk

9.2

Freshness

7.7

Community

8.2

Availability

8.7

Pros

Factory-matched stereo pair
Excellent transient response
Compact pencil form factor

Cons

Sold as a pair only
No pad or filter switches

Don't buy this if…

These small diaphragm condensers are not ideal for solo vocal recording as they lack the proximity effect warmth of large diaphragm mics.

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Rode NT5

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