Rode NT1 Signature Series Studio Condenser Microphone in Blue

Studio Quality at a Budget Price

Do you need a studio-quality Large Diaphragm Condenser microphone, and don't have a huge budget?If the answer is yes, the Rode NT1 Signature Series microphone should be on your short list of options. At $159, this mic punches way beyond its' price.You get the SM-6 Shock Mount, with integrated pop filter, a 6 meter XLR cable, and the microphone itself, along with a storage bag to store the microphone when not in use. This is a fantastic deal, provided you have an audio interface interface to connect the microphone to. The accessories alone retail for over $100 bought separately, but you get them with the package at a price point better than many microphones at the same level.The microphone sounds clear, with almost no self noise (specs say 4 dB for it), and ... MoreDo you need a studio-quality Large Diaphragm Condenser microphone, and don't have a huge budget?If the answer is yes, the Rode NT1 Signature Series microphone should be on your short list of options. At $159, this mic punches way beyond its' price.You get the SM-6 Shock Mount, with integrated pop filter, a 6 meter XLR cable, and the microphone itself, along with a storage bag to store the microphone when not in use. This is a fantastic deal, provided you have an audio interface interface to connect the microphone to. The accessories alone retail for over $100 bought separately, but you get them with the package at a price point better than many microphones at the same level.The microphone sounds clear, with almost no self noise (specs say 4 dB for it), and through my RodeCaster Duo, crystal clear, with what I consider fairly minimal coloration for spoken word vocals. I have also used this microphone with a Mackie DLZ Creator, and I get the same clear vocals that I get from the RodeCaster.The only disadvantage is that you're going to need some sort of XLR-capable audio interface that can supply 48v Phantom Power to the microphone, and if you don't have one, that's going to be an additional cost. I have a RodeCaster Duo, but there are less expensive options available. The fact that this is a condenser mic, rather than a dynamic, means that the mic does not need the sort of gain that you would need with a dynamic microphone.If you already have the equipment to attach this to, at the price point, with the sound quality, accessories, and Rode's 10-year warranty, it's almost a must buy if you need a quality mic at an truly exceptional price.