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Rode NT-USB Mini USB Microphone
RM 599.00
SKU: RODE-NTUSBMINI
RM 599.00
SKU: RODE-NTUSBMINI
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Record high-quality podcasts or stream sterling audio with the RODE NT-USB Mini, a USB microphone that punches above its class in terms of sound, reliability, and ease of use. Whether you're recording content on a computer or a tablet, this USB microphone can ensure a professional sound, as its capsule is specifically tuned for the spoken word, and its construction is tailored to provide as little handling noise as possible. Plus, with free RODE Connect software, you can simultaneously use up to four NT-USB Mini mics with a single Mac/Windows computer and unlock special features optimized for podcasting.
The RODE NT-USB Mini will allow you to record audio straight to your computer over USB, foregoing the usual audio interface, mixer, or high-priced recording equipment. It will do so while minimizing noise in the room, thanks to its cardioid polar pattern, which naturally focuses audio spoken directly into the mic while tamping down any sound to the back or sides. Requiring no special drivers to download—and filtering out vocal plosives with an internal windscreen—the mic will enable you to capture a clean recording, one that sounds professional right out of the gate.
The NT-USB Mini's condenser capsule is tuned by RODE to capture both the warmth and the presence of your voice, giving your recordings the heft they need to cut through the fray.
The mic will operate with both Mac and Windows computers as well as tablets, so long as you have the compatible adapter for mobile devices (available separately). No preamp, interface, converters, or mixer are necessary for recording your voice.
A built-in windscreen helps mitigate vocal pops and plosives for a cleaner sound. The included stand is more than a stand—it isolates the NT-USB Mini from structurally borne noises and vibrations. This delivers a cleaner sound. If you want to take the mic off the stand, this is easy, as its magnetically attached. A 5/8 to 3/8" thread adapter ensures you can mount NT-USB Mini on nearly any mic stand.
The microphone makes use of a directional cardioid polar pattern to minimize off-axis sound. This polar pattern naturally tamps down room tone, focusing the audio capture on whatever's in front of the mic. Depending on your particular room, you may still need a little room treatment, or some noise-reduction software, to address issues such as your computer's hum or your air conditioner—but the chances of this are markedly lower with a cardioid polar pattern.
The mic offers a headphone jack for monitoring. Just plug a pair of headphones into the NT-USB Mini's 3.5mm jack, and you'll be able to listen to your high-quality audio in all its glory. Also, a convenient volume dial helps you raise or lower the headphone volume; you won't have to change the volume on your computer or your recording software to hear audio at your desired level.
The mic records audio at 24-bit / 48 kHz, giving you the broadcast standard for how many samples it can record in a second, and providing a high degree of dynamic range. A non-techy translation: this microphone is well suited for picking up the nuances of your voice.
An included USB cable means you can get up and running right away. Bus-powering means no batteries or pesky wall-wart adapters are required to run the mic. Class-compliant operation means you don't need to download and install separate software to make the mic "talk" to your computer—all you need to do is plug it in.
RODE Connect is a simple, powerful, and free software solution for podcasting and livestreaming with the NT-USB Mini.
Designed to match the channel colors in RODE Connect software, COLORS (available separately) is a set of color-coded caps and cable clips for up to four Rode NT-USB Mini microphones, making it extremely simple to keep track of who is talking in panel podcasts and multi-person interviews and live streams. Presented in pink, green, blue, and orange, COLORS includes four caps that attach to the top of your NT-USB Mini mics, four clips for USB Type-A cables, and eight clips for USB Type-C cables.
Microphone
| Primary Applications | Podcast, Web-Streaming, Recording to Mobile Device |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | 1 x Electret Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Orientation | Side Address |
| Circuitry | Solid-State |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | None |
| Indicators | 1 x Single LED (Power) 1 x Single LED (Status) |
| On-Board Controls | Headphone Volume |
| Windscreen | None |
Performance
| Frequency Range | Cardioid Condenser: 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | Cardioid: 121 dB SPL (1% THD) |
Connectivity
| Output Connectors (Analog) | None |
| Output Connectors (Digital) | 1 x USB Type-C Female (on Mic) |
| Headphone Connector | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Bluetooth | None |
Digital Audio
| A/D Conversion | 24-Bit |
| Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
| Digital Signal Processing | Compressor, EQ (via Software) |
| Operating System Support | Windows, macOS/OS X |
| Available Port | USB (Interface Unspecified) |
Power
| Bus Power | USB |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V |
Physical
| Color | Black |
| Mounting | Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (with Included Hardware) Desktop Stand (Included) |
| Mounting Thread Size | 5/8"-27 Female (3/8"-16 Female with Included Adapter) |
| Included Case | None |
| Included Filters | None |
| Construction Material | Steel |
| Dimensions | ø: 3.52 x H: 5.59 x W: 2.15" / ø: 89.3 x H: 141.9 x W: 54.5 mm (Base, Microphone) ø: 3.52 x H: 0.46" / ø: 89.3 x H: 11.6 mm (Base) |
| Weight | 1.29 lb / 585 g (Microphone, Stand) |
