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product_id: 47876703
title: "NT1A Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount, Pop Filter and XLR Cable for Music Production, Vocal Recording, Streaming and Podcasting"
brand: "røde"
price: "₨9907"
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# High SPL handling 5dB ultra-low self-noise 1" gold-plated capsule NT1A Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount, Pop Filter and XLR Cable for Music Production, Vocal Recording, Streaming and Podcasting

**Brand:** røde
**Price:** ₨9907
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎤 Elevate your sound game—record like the pros, stand out like a star!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NT1A Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount, Pop Filter and XLR Cable for Music Production, Vocal Recording, Streaming and Podcasting by røde
- **How much does it cost?** ₨9907 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/47876703-nt1a-large-diaphragm-cardioid-condenser-microphone-with-shock-mount-pop)

## Best For

- røde enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted røde brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Ready Bundle:** Includes shock mount, pop filter, and XLR cable—everything you need to start recording like a pro right out of the box.
- • **Studio-Grade Clarity:** Capture every nuance with a 1-inch gold-plated diaphragm delivering pristine, warm vocals and instruments.
- • **Timeless Reliability:** Crafted in Australia with precision engineering and backed by a 5-year warranty for lasting studio-grade performance.
- • **Built for Loud & Soft:** Handles high SPL effortlessly, so whether it’s a whisper or a roar, your sound stays flawless.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Ultra-low 5dB self-noise ensures your recordings are free from hiss and distortion—hear every detail.

## Overview

The RØDE NT1-A is a professional large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone featuring a 1-inch gold-plated capsule and ultra-low 5dB self-noise for crystal-clear recordings. Designed for music production, streaming, podcasting, and vocal recording, it handles high sound pressure levels without distortion. The package includes a studio-grade shock mount, pop filter, and XLR cable, enabling immediate setup. Manufactured in Australia with premium materials, it offers a 5-year warranty and is a top choice for both home and professional studios.

## Description

From the manufacturer NT1-A Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone From the mic lockers of the world's top studios to the home studios of breakthrough artists, the NT1-A is THE classic studio microphone. The warmth, extended dynamic range, clarity and high SPL capability deliver rich, beautiful vocals and detailed instrumental recordings time after time. There's a reason this microphone is an industry classic. Nothing screams 'low quality' like a recording with hiss and distortion. The NT1-A is one of the quietest studio microphones in the world, capable of recording the gentlest whisper with full fidelity. And its high SPL handling means it won't struggle with capturing even the loudest vocals or instruments. Give your recordings that professional sheen with the NT1-A. To get the most from any studio microphone, you need the right accessories: a studio-grade shockmount, a professional pop filter and a quality cable. The NT1-A comes with all these in the box. So you can get set up straight away. The NT1-A is made in RØDE's manufacturing facility in Sydney, Australia, using the latest cutting-edge technology. From the sub-micron tolerances of the capsule to the rich lustre of the zinc-coated body, you can be sure the NT1-A will perform flawlessly every time you record.

Review: A great starter mix - a little high and dry, has a very clear recording quality - A good starter mic - comes with the necessary kit to get started in vocal recording. The pop filter is very useful, and it attaches easily to a mic stand. Warning: you will need to get an audio interface to use this mic, as it is a phantom power mic. The audio quality comes out decently - it’s a little on the high and dry side, so make sure you cut the highs on the EQ when mixing. A very beautiful colour; and captures breathy tones particularly well. If you store it in the dust bag, it will keep forever. Arrived very quickly, and was in very good condition.
Review: Great quality mic - Really quick delivery and this is great value for money. When recording at home I always had to turn my headphones down as my other mic picked up the music or clicks playing through the phones and you couldn't really position it to avoid this, even with noise reduction phones. With this mic, with it's simple easy-to-use guide, I was able to set this up instantly and get some great recordings of my acoustic guitar. As stated in other reviews this is a real high quality mic that picks up everything but by using the correct positioning, I was able to record without having to get too close to the mic and it didn't pick up any noise from my headphones, at last I can hear what I'm playing to! The quality of the sound is really good, a lot more presence and brightness than expected and I'm thrilled with the results and only just getting started. It picks up vocal with relative ease and whilst vocals are not my area, I know people who record with this mic and it does a sterling job. The shock mount is pretty sturdy too and easy to fit to a mic stand. A good all rounder for me.

## Features

- Large 1" (25mm) capsule with gold plated diaphragm
- Ultra low noise, transformerless surface mount circuitry
- Self noise of only 5db (a)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002PSCQM |
| Antenna Location | Streaming |
| Audible Noise | 5 Decibels |
| Audio Sensitivity | 5 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | 42,414 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 650 in Condenser Microphones |
| Box Contents | Dust Cover, Pop Filter, User Manual |
| Brand | RØDE |
| Brand Name | RØDE |
| Colour | Satin Nickel |
| Compatible Devices | Audio Interface, Mixing Console, Digital Recorder |
| Connectivity Technology | XLR |
| Connectivity technology | XLR |
| Connector Type | XLR |
| Connector type | XLR |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 6,349 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminium |
| External Testing Certification | 177202201739 |
| Frequency Range | 48 KHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00698813000142, 00698813001453 |
| Impedance | 100 Ohms |
| Item Dimensions | 50 x 50 x 190 millimetres |
| Item Weight | 326 Grams |
| Manufacturer | RØDE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NT1-A |
| Microphone Form Factor | Studio |
| Model Name | NT1-A |
| Model Number | NT-1A |
| Model name | NT1-A |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Warranty | 5 years warranty |
| Recommended uses for product | Streaming |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 137 dB |
| Special Feature | Corded |
| Special feature | Corded |
| Unit Count | 65.2039 gram |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** RØDE
- **Colour:** Satin Nickel
- **Compatible devices:** Audio Interface, Mixing Console, Digital Recorder
- **Connectivity technology:** XLR
- **Connector type:** XLR
- **Included components:** Dust Cover, Pop Filter, User Manual
- **Model name:** NT1-A
- **Polar pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended uses for product:** Streaming
- **Special feature:** Corded

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: this or blue yetti usb ?**
A: Entirely depends on your budget and what you're doing with it.Blue Yeti is a *really* good USB mic. Great sound, great build quality. Easy to just set up and use.NT1-A is a very detailed, excellent quality microphone with a crisp high-end (possibly too crisp for some uses).They are both good value for money in their own price ranges.I assume you're recording on a computer, so while the Yeti is USB and plugs straight into your computer and away you go, the NT1-A is an XLR mic with a proper mic cable, and will require an additional interface before your computer will be able to hear it - a Scarlett 2i2 is possibly a good first choice if you're new to this sort of thing.So the NT1-A is a versatile and good quality mic - and excellent value for money - but will need you to buy extra equipment to make it work with a computer. You should also work out if it's not more than you need for what you're doing.Podcasting, YouTube vids, the Yeti is definitely a good choice. Maybe for other things too. It's really versatile and performs well above its price tag in all sorts of situations.I hope that helps.

**Q: Hi, if this doesn't plug into my laptop? How would I get to record it through this?/how would i get to test that it works????**
A: Hi Emma, If you want to record direct to a laptop etc. then this microphone will need to be connected to an audio interface using the XLR type connector/cable that it comes with. The audio interface connects via USB to a USB port on your laptop, PC or Mac and also should provide the +48V power this type of mic needs to actually work. Make sure whatever you decide to buy provides this power otherwise you'll have to buy an external power supply for it and it then gets messy!There are plenty of suitable interfaces available, have a look at these http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/usb-audio-interfaces/ or http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=usb+audio+interface&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Ausb+audio+interface Focusrite, AKAI, TASCAM, Behringer, AVID are worth looking at but you'll find lots more if you hunt around and ebay is a good source of used ones too.You can also plug this microphone directly into a decent audio recorder like the Zoom H4n which has XLR connectors as well as the regular jack sockets and it can also provide the +48V phantom power the microphone needs.Hope I haven't confused you too much, happy hunting.Tony

**Q: Can this microphone be plugged in to a DSLR camera, such as a Nikon d5100, for use during film?**
A: You would need to get an adapter so that the camera can take an XLR input if it doesn't have one already. But even so there are better microphone specially designed for camera and video. Depends what your budget is. Also this microphone has a fairly large pick-up radius so it'll a lot of background noise if you're filming outside or your desired sound you are trying to capture is far away from the mic. Hope this was helpful :)

**Q: Would this be good for voice over?**
A: Hi Luke,   In many ways the NT1-A is the ideal mic for studio narration where you can control the conditions i.e. by dampening the acoustics with curtains, screens, cushions etc.  A useful test to check the dampening is to clap your hands and listen.  In most cases, for narration the ambience needs to be reasonably flat.  You will find the 'pop' screen supplied with the mic to be an asset.  If you need further 'anti-popping' get hold of a foam wind gag.    Another tip, when recording a male voice, you may need to 'lighten' it by introducing bass cut, if you have that facility on your recorder.  If not use the (free download)Audacity program and go to 'Effects' where you can select and experiment with a degree of Bass cut.  Without it, some studio mics can sound a bit 'woofy'  although I've found the Rode to offer quite a nice bright sound without too much bass cut.  Best of luck, Graham

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great starter mix - a little high and dry, has a very clear recording quality
*by A***G on 12 December 2025*

A good starter mic - comes with the necessary kit to get started in vocal recording. The pop filter is very useful, and it attaches easily to a mic stand. Warning: you will need to get an audio interface to use this mic, as it is a phantom power mic. The audio quality comes out decently - it’s a little on the high and dry side, so make sure you cut the highs on the EQ when mixing. A very beautiful colour; and captures breathy tones particularly well. If you store it in the dust bag, it will keep forever. Arrived very quickly, and was in very good condition.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality mic
*by M***P on 30 May 2016*

Really quick delivery and this is great value for money. When recording at home I always had to turn my headphones down as my other mic picked up the music or clicks playing through the phones and you couldn't really position it to avoid this, even with noise reduction phones. With this mic, with it's simple easy-to-use guide, I was able to set this up instantly and get some great recordings of my acoustic guitar. As stated in other reviews this is a real high quality mic that picks up everything but by using the correct positioning, I was able to record without having to get too close to the mic and it didn't pick up any noise from my headphones, at last I can hear what I'm playing to! The quality of the sound is really good, a lot more presence and brightness than expected and I'm thrilled with the results and only just getting started. It picks up vocal with relative ease and whilst vocals are not my area, I know people who record with this mic and it does a sterling job. The shock mount is pretty sturdy too and easy to fit to a mic stand. A good all rounder for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not sure much more needs to be said...
*by T***K on 17 January 2014*

... But I'll say something anyway. This microphone is brilliant. As a Music Production student and "budding" artist/producer I've been familiar with the NT1-A and various other industry standard mics for many years, and this one has always been a favourite of mine for both vocal and acoustic guitar recordings. I decided to purchase the NT1-A for my home studio (Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 interface/preamp, KRK RP6 G3 monitors) and tested it before putting foam panels on my wall and it produced a very clear, high quality recording albeit with the annoying natural reverb from the room. Since placing the foam panels on the walls in an 'alcove' that I use as a vocal booth, in the spare bedroom aka The Studio, I have managed to record near perfect vocals, almost comparable with those at many more 'professional' studios. PROS + Clarity of recordings is second to none + Robust, all fittings are sturdy + Great value for money. Especially with the accompanying contents of the pack. Borderline steal. CONS - Too clear!! Can pick up even the slightest sounds so ensure you have sufficient soundproofing (closed doors and windows with heavy drapes will help!) - Requires some acoustic treatment of room due to the large cardioid polar pattern All in all, it's a great microphone for any singer/songwriters who are willing to do a little work on their room, and/or experiment with mic placement to get the best possible recording, which I strongly suggest if you want to get the most out of this mic. A little research online will go a long way!

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