RØDE NT1A Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount, Pop Filter and XLR Cable for Music Production, Vocal Recording, Streaming and Podcasting

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.

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.

... 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!

As an video professional I've been looking to set up a small sound recording facility at home for voicing scripts prior to them being professionally recorded. Over the years when working in other peoples studios I've used mics from the mid-range AKG's to the gold standard U87. A friend who works at a television network who had done some blind testing ahead of fitting out some new studios said I should give one of these a try as in his testing they scored highly. I'm glad I did. Clear crisp audio. Pleasing to the ear and a very good frequency response. Perhaps a bit too crisp but very good quality. Provided shock mount and pop shield as well as cable. You will need more isolation than the supplied mount alone though. And just because a device has Phantom power doesn't mean it will have enough amps to power this beast. You will get best results through a professional desk or a dedicated pro-preamp. A cheap low quality pre-amp will add loads of hiss that this mic doesn't have on its own. Coupled with a good pre-amp the noise level is very low indeed. Exceptionally low. Excellent value for money. But to get the best results you will need to spend about the same again on a quality pre-amp + you will certainly need to get your acoustic treatment right in your room. A mic is just one part of any setup! And if you are mounting on an angle poise like I have, just add a little square of carpet between the metal of the angle poise and the desk. Stops the mic picking up vibrations.

My first condenser mica nd I love the sound! Wonder why I did not buy this earlier. I use to use a regular behringer mic for home studio recordings. Not bad at all and did the job well but the ride mic just blew my mind away. Hardly need any EQ settings now. Was worried if the delivery guys would damage such delicate stuff during transport but it was delivered before time and in good damage proof packaging. The anti dust cover is a good accessory as is the pop filter. Quality buy. Just hope they also included a hard case for the mic while travelling as well!

Llevo 7 años con él y funciona como el primer día. Una maravilla, por el precio que tiene. Y dura y dura. Gran calidad por un pequeño precio.

It does great sound recording. The only handicap is difficult to find a suitable stand

Venía de usar un MXL 2008 (con el cual estuve trabajando por casi 3 años), y buscaba poder escalar a un mejor equipo. Estoy totalmente satisfecho, la calidad del micro y de los accesorios es increíble.

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