Rode NT55 condenser studio microphone

Rode NT55 condenser studio microphone
Product no: MAF-102317 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 10-year warranty after registration at warranty.rode.com/register

General

The NT55 is a compact, balanced condenser microphone, fit for a variety of applications. It excels because of its wide dynamic range and complete frequency response.

The electronic circuit of the NT55 features a 3-setting variable PAD of 0 dB, -10 dB or 20 dB. It is delivered including two different condenser capsules, so that you are provided with a variety of pickup patterns.

Tips or comments about this product

Click here to listen to the sound of this microphone in the Rode Sound booth.
Please note: it is usual with Rode microphones that one of the XLR pins (the grounding) extends a little bit further than the others.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA)	-38
Microphone impedance	100-149 ohms
Maximum SPL	130 dB - 139 dB
Maximum frequency	20 - 20.9 kHz
Minimum frequency	20 - 21 Hz
Low-cut filter	yes
Pad switch	yes
Polar pattern	cardioid
Stereo	no
Microphone accessories	microphone clip, case
Interchangable capsules	yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	450 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	21,0 x 9,0 x 5,0 cm

Product specifications

acoustic principle: pressure gradient
pickup pattern: two positions – cardioid and omnidirectional
frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (including adjustable high-pass filter)
output impedance: 100 ohms
signal/noise ratio: 79 dB SPL
maximum SPL: 136 dB (at 1kHz, 1% THD in kOhm load)
sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 volt/pascal (6.3 mV at 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB at 1 kHz
delivery including storage tin, microphone clip and omnidirectional capsule
weight: 110 g
dimensions: 145 x 20 x 20 mm

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