NT1 5th Gen

Name: Rode NT1 5th Gen
Brand: Rode
Rating: 88 (5 reviews)

Released Mar 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 6, 2026

Studio microphone with low self-noise and 32-bit floating 'unclippable' technology for clean recordings. The Rode NT1 5th Gen scores 88/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Soundandgo, Soundonsound, Thepodcasthost, and Podcastage.

Critic Score

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based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$259.99

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Pros

Great sound quality(2)
Low self-noise(2)

Cons

Limited features(5)

5 Expert Reviews

The Røde NT1 5th Generation is a versatile, high-quality studio microphone with excellent sound, dual connectivity options, and impressive durability.

Mar 1, 2023

The NT1 5th Gen is an ideal starter mic for podcasters and home studio owners.

Mar 21, 2024

The RODE NT1 5th Gen is a top-of-the-range studio condenser microphone with a self-noise of 4.5dB.

Mar 14, 2023

The Rode NT1 (5th Gen) offers 32-bit floating point A/D conversion with impressive self noise and SPL handling, though it can be overpowering in the lows when close micing.

May 15, 2023

With integrated USB interfacing, 32-bit float support and impressive noise figures the latest NT1 delivers a fully featured upgrade on its predecessors and continues to be an excellent budget choice