IF IT AIN’T BROKE, REDESIGN IT
By Graeme Hague
31 October 2013
RØDE Microphones has announced the release of its new NT1 microphone, an update to the venerable NT1-A – if you can call a total, technical make-over an “update”. The NT1 closely resembles the NT1-A, however the microphone has been completely redesigned from the XLR connector up, with the only shared component being the mesh grille. The capsule features a sound signature reminiscent of the famous microphones of old although with extremely low noise. It has been developed with a focus on detailed midrange response, smooth high frequencies and warm, round, bass. The transducer is suspended inside the microphone using Rycote’s Lyre system, and the NT1 body is machined from 6061 aluminium, nickel-plated and coated in a military-grade ceramic layer for an extremely hard wearing finish. The NT1 is sold as a kit along with the new RØDE SMR shock mount. Featuring a unique double-Lyre suspension system, the SMR uses a smaller inner Lyre to act as a tensioning element. The SMR’s removable all-metal pop filter is easily washable and designed to last as long as the shock mount and microphone. The SMR is also compatible with a range of large diaphragm microphones from RØDE, and will be made available separately. For what it’s worth, if you go to www.rodemic.com you can hear a song recorded entirely with NT1s and the website GUI allows you to solo each instrument. If your computer doesn’t really allow for critical listening, the demo still reveals the versatility of the NT1.
Australian Distributor: Rode Microphones www.rodemic.com.au
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