NT1 5th Gen
RodeReleased Mar 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 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
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
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.
The NT1 5th Gen is an ideal starter mic for podcasters and home studio owners.
The RODE NT1 5th Gen is a top-of-the-range studio condenser microphone with a self-noise of 4.5dB.
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.
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
