RODE microphones have earned a great reputation in the past several years for providing excellent studio-quality microphones at a price that's more accessible to many people. If you're looking for affordable small-diaphragm condenser microphones, take a look at a matched pair of RODE NT5s. These mics give you the kind of performance that far exceeds what you'd expect from condensers at this price point. NT5s are excellent mics for recording practically any instrument — guitar, flute, violin, saxophone, drums, you name it! As soon as you start recording with RODE NT5s, you'll understand why they've become popular, not only in project studios but in many pro studios as well.

RODE NT5 Compact Condenser Matched Pair Microphones at a Glance:

• True condenser transducers
• Gold sputtered 1/2" capsules
• Heavy duty satin-nickel-plated bodies
• Full frequency response
• Low-noise, surface-mount transformerless circuitry
• Supplied as a matched pair in a custom carrying case
• Includes two WS5 wind shields
• Includes two RM5 stand mount, plus a 3/8" to 5/8" thread adapter
• Requires +48V phantom power

Versatile Pair

These NT5s come as a carefully matched stereo pair for the cost of a typical single condenser. And since you also get a pair of windshields, a pair of mic clips, and a custom carrying case, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better deal. The NT5s have been seen parked over drum kits in countless studios of all calibers, but you can use them for many other instruments as well. The extremely flat frequency response has just a little dip in the low frequencies with small bumps in the presence range, making them great all-around mics for anything from acoustic guitars to violin.

What RØDE Says...

The NT5 is a premium small-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for critical recording applications. Featuring a 1/2-inch gold-sputtered cardioid condenser capsule, it delivers a smooth, balanced sound with very low self-noise. Its exceptionally accurate cardioid polar pattern and wide frequency response make the NT5 ideal for recording everything from acoustic instruments to drum overheads and cymbals to live performances and dialogue on-location. Expanding the NT5's versatility, an interchangeable omnidirectional capsule (NT45-O) is also available separately. The NT5 is also available as a certified match pair for stereo recording.