Rode NT55

The Rode NT55 is a single 1/2" diaphragm condenser Mic with removable cardioid and omni capsules and switchable pad & filter. Like the NT5, the RØDE NT55 is a small-diaphragm, true-condenser cardioid microphone, sometimes referred to as a 'pencil mic'. The NT55 adds both a three position pad (0, -10dB, -20dB) and three stage high pass filter (Off, 75Hz, 150Hz), and includes the interchangeable NT45-O omnidirectional capsule.

Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 1/2" capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer. Its tight cardioid pickup pattern also makes it ideal for use as an indoor dialogue microphone for filmmaking on a mic stand or boom. Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT55 available as a single microphone or as an acoustically matched pair. The NT55 is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RØDE's industry leading 10 year warranty.

Rode NT55 Features

Externally biased condenser
Cardioid or Omni polar pattern using included interchangable capsules
Gold sputtered 1/2” capsule
Three position PAD - 0dB, -10dB and -20dB
Three position High-Pass Filter - flat, 75Hz and 150Hz
Surface mount circuitry
Low noise
Available as Certified Matched Pair

Specifications

Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Capsule: 0.50"
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Address Type: End
Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 100Ω
Maximum SPL: 136dBSPL
Maximum Output Level: 8.0mV (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Sensitivity: -38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.60mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 15dBA
Power Options: +48V phantom power
Weight: 110.00g
Dimensions: 145.00mmH x 20.00mmW x 20.00mmD

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Rode NT55 - Condenser Mic With Removable Cardioid & Omni Capsules