Rode NT-SF1 - SoundField Ambisonic Microphone

Rode NT-SF1

The Rode NT-SF1 is a 4 capsule ambisonic microphone that captures broadcast quality 360° surround sound that captures not only what direction the sound is located but the height of it too. Manufactured from solid brass, the NT-SF1 uses four Rode TF-45C ½” true-condenser cardioid microphone capsules arranged in a tetrahedral array to record the entire spherical sound field. Every sound, every direction, perfectly. Created in-house at Rode’s Sydney HQ, the TF-45C is machined to tolerances of less than 1 micron in our state-of-the-art fabrication facilities. The result is a capsule with breathtaking clarity, sonic purity and exceptionally low noise.

Whether creating surround audio for video games, sports broadcasts, feature films or Virtual Reality (VR) content, the NT-SF1 is perfect for all surround sound recording and, because it is recorded in A-Format and easily converted to B-Format, able to be manipulated in any direction in post-production. Using the free SoundField by Rode Plugin, you are the architect of the soundscape and can alter the mic directivity, position and rotation. Create a full 7.1.4 surround mix. Create a fully head-tracked 360-degree soundscape for immersive video. Whether recording opera, a swamp or a feature film, the NT-SF1 offers unparalleled quality and flexibility.

In the box:

• NT-SF1
• NT-SF1 Shockmount
• Pop Shield
• Dead Cat
• Mic Cable

Specifications

• Acoustic Principle: Externally Biased Condenser
• Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Output Impedance: 63Ω
• Equivalent Noise (A-weighted): 17 dB SPL (as per IEC651)
• Maximum SPL: 129 dB SPL
• Sensitivity: -30.4 dB re. 1 Volt/Pascal (30mV @ 94dB SPL, 1kHz)
• Power Requirements: 6.2mA @ 48V (Per Channel) Phantom Power
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 20 kHz ±3dB // 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±4dB (Plot In folder)
• Signal to noise Ratio: 77 dB
• Input SPL @ 1% THD: 129 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD, 600Ω load)
• Material: Brass
• Colour: Black
• Weight (g): 286
• Dimensions (L x W x H, mm): 45.7 w 192.3 x 45.7, diameter of body: 25.1
• Packed Weight (g): 2960
• Package Dimensions (L x W x H, mm): 161 x 270 x 386

In the box:

• NT-SF1
• NT-SF1 Shockmount
• Pop Shield
• Dead Cat
• Mic Cable