Rode NT-USB+
External Microphones

NT-USB+

Rode

Released Jan 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Feb 14, 2026

USB condenser microphone offering great sound quality, low noise floor, effective DSP processing, and good build quality for broadcast applications. The Rode NT-USB+ scores 87/100 based on 15 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Cgmagonline, Microphonegeeks, Gamingtrend, and Petapixel.

Critic Score

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87

based on 15 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Great sound quality(6)
  • Comes with a pop filter(6)
  • Headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring(4)
  • Low noise(3)
  • Effective dsp processing(3)

Cons

  • Included stand feels cheap(2)
  • Usb connection issues with powered usb distributors(2)

15 Expert Reviews

95
Nov 16, 2022

The RØDE NT-USB+ is my favourite sounding USB Microphone in the RØDE stable.

95
Jun 17, 2022

Rode NT-USB is one of the best USB mics that beats anything in the under $200 range.

95
Feb 22, 2023

The R0DE NT-USB+ provides the same warm and clean sound as its predecessor but with significant upgrades including USB-C connectivity, an integrated high-gain preamp, and APHEX DSP processing, all at ...

92
Feb 3, 2023

The RODE NT-USB+ is an excellent upgrade to the original NT-USB, offering modern USB-C connectivity and improved audio quality while maintaining the same great form factor and ease of use.

88
Dec 9, 2022

The upgraded components of the NT-USB+ offer studio-grade recordings to everyone.

87
Oct 31, 2023

The RODE NT-USB+ is a professional-grade USB microphone with built-in DSP effects and software compatibility that delivers excellent sound quality for its $169 price point.

87

The RODE NT-USB delivers brilliant audio quality, excellent construction, and ease of use, making it one of the best-sounding USB microphones we've used.

85

The Rode NT-USB+ is a significant improvement over its predecessor with excellent sound quality and useful features.

85
Mar 6, 2023

The RØDE NT-USB+ offers content creators studio-quality audio with a simple USB connection, packed into a sleek unit that looks right at home on your desk.

85
Nov 15, 2022

The Rode NT-USB+ is a great internal update to the NT-USB, featuring enhanced circuitry, Revolution Preamp technology, and an internal DSP, delivering fantastic-sounding, clean audio with a lower nois...

85
Jan 17, 2024

The Rode NT-USB delivers crisp and clear audio, capturing the nuances of your voice with precision, making it an ideal choice for medical professionals looking to start or upgrade their podcasting equ...

85
Feb 20, 2023

The Pro Audio Suite tested the Rode NT-USB+ to see how it performs under broadcast processing conditions.

85
Feb 20, 2023

A few weeks ago we did a review of the Rode NT-USB+, a very impressive USB mic from Rode.

80
Jan 9, 2019

Brilliant audio quality makes this a good choice for users wanting to up their game, but the single polar pattern and slightly unsteady tripod bring it down.

70
Mar 9, 2023

The cardioid Rode NT-USB+ microphone delivers a quality signal for podcasts and vocal work at a reasonable price.