Rode NT1A Studio Condenser Microphone

Low distortion. Higher SPL capability. SM1 shockmount included.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

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"Buy this microphone!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
includes a shock mount, and also a pop filter (although that may have been included by the retailer). I have not had any problems with them, although I do not routinely mount and unmount the mic

Quality:
sturdy, well built, professional looking

Value:
There are some cheaper large diaphragm condensers in the $100 range, but like most rock-bottom accessories you buy, you will wind up wanting something better very quickly. Not so with this mic; it will last you until you start wanting something in the $5k+ range.

Sound:
outstanding sound. My vocals cut through the mix much better than with my previous mics, without needing to boost the gain. Subtle nuances are picked up also, which were missed with my other mics - picks up room characteristics (ambience) much more (could be a minus, but i think my other mics just sucked). I have also recorded acoustic guitar with this mic, and the results were incredible.

Ease of Use:
I sing into one end, and my voice comes out the other (sort of). I have trouble with the singing part, but I won't blame that on the mic.

Support:
Never needed support

Overall:
Like somebody else said, if it were stolen I would buy another one. I have no plans to buy another mic of this type for vocals or acoustic instrument recording.

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"Great sound!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Shock-Mount and Case.

Value:
This is as good as it gets for the price when buying a condenser mic.

Desirability:
Uhh. It's a very good-looking mic with shapely curves and a delightful coat of shiny wet gold.

Sound:
Noise free. What a beautiful microphone! I can't help but first comment on how noise-free it is. I understand condensers pick up a lot more sound than other mics (dynamic mics). This microphone is a condenser - it picks up a lot of sound, but it picks up very little noise! I love it.

Support:
I know nothing of their support services, but I do know this mic appears to be of good working quality and not the type to break in a long while.

Overall:
For as long as I own this mic, I will be most likely happy with it.

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"The Best"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
There's not much to say! It comes with a pretty good pop filter and a sturdy shockmount.

Quality:
It doesn't get any better for the price.

Value:
Like I said, for the price it doesn't get any better.

Desirability:
Sexy.

Sound:
I produce and record alot of local artist and let me say that this mic sounds beautiful and very crisp. I have to do very little when it comes to cleaning up the vocals with this mic. The only problem that I have found with this mic is that if you have a bass type voice it doesn't record that well. That's fixable with the right equipment though. I highly recommend this mic to anybody starting off in recording whether it's home studio products or professional recording!

Ease of Use:
Self Explanatory! Run it through your equipment turn it on and your good to go.

Support:
Haven't needed support yet.

Overall:
I plan to have this mic for a very long time!

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"This mic hears what your ears do"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
The shock mount is sufficient.

Quality:
Looks great, seems sturdy.

Value:
Not having been able to compare this to anything but a multi-thousand dollar Neumann I sang into in a "pro" studio, I don't feel too comfortable rating the "value" objectively. I'd like to hear the cheaper Marshalls and the slightly more expensive Rodes and AKG's, etc., before I said this was empirically a good deal; but I can say that I feel I got my money's worth.

Desirability:
It's a handsome mic, and Rode has a good reputation.

Sound:
I don't have a whole lot of experience with large diaphram studio condensers, but the NT-1A is pretty sensitive and captures the sound of the voice and the room very naturally. With headphones on, if you turn on the NT-1A, it suddenly seems as though you have taken the headphones off. That can be a good or bad thing depending on your setup. It can be less than optimum for a small "home studio." You really have to isolate the singer with some dampening material around as well, or you will get lots of reflections from the room, and will pick up the whirrr of your electronic gear. But you will have much more control over the sound simply by changing mic position, proximity and the acoustics of the space (via drapes, baffles, etc) than you will with a smal diaphragm or a lesser mic.

Overall:
I can't imagine ever needing anything more "pro" than this one for my home setup. It captures my voice exactly the way I sound, which gives me the perfect starting point to tweak during mixdown. I'm going to have to jury-rig some baffles, though, to minimize the natural reverb of my room and to keep the whine of my recording unit and rack gear (and transformers) from picking up.

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"How do they do it for the money"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
There are no features, which is why i rated it highly. Don't like mics with lots of added switches as my pre amp does all that. For reproduction of a given sound find it easier to have all the adjustments made from one place, if it has switches, someone will just play with them. Didn't really need a trim control, as the mic handles high noise levels very well.

Quality:
Only been using it for two months, quality seems fine, shock mount is a bit of a pain as the elastic kept slipping off, but easily rectified with a pair of pliers.

Value:
competes well for vocals against far more expensive mics. I'm going to buy two more to replace my current overhead cymbal mics. I'd happily pay three times what i paid for it having heard the sound quality

Desirability:
Pretty standard looking, wouldn't bother me if it was the ugliest mic on the planet, its the sound that matters. It is however, a lot easier on the eye than most of my more expensive models.

Sound:
Bought this mic to use with overhead cymbals, had a play, and decided that would be a waste. Directly compaired it with my usual u87, and found it actually quieter in use. Prefered the tone for vocals, and now use it as my main vocal mic for rock vocals. It also sounds superb with acustic strings. To compete this well against a mic costing over 10 times the amount is quite remarkable at the price

Support:
marked it high as i haven't had to use customer service. Have an original nt1 as well, and that has served me well for a few years without problems, so hopefully this will be the same

Overall:
Fot the tasks i'm using, i'm more than happy. It won't replace my u87 for all vocals, but for heavier vocals and string instruments i will be using it for quite a time yet. The low self noise is one factor that will guarantee this.

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"Look no further than the NT-1 for the serious home studio."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Mic comes with very nice shock mount, and bag.

Quality:
This mic is very well made. It is a high quality piece of professional recording equiptment. It turns the home studio into a semi-pro studio.

Value:
The mic is a great value. Other mics that come close to it, like AKG or M-Audio are at least double the price. If you can afford it, this is a great bargain.

Desirability:
This is great looking mic, and works great. Like I said above, this takes the home studio one step closer to being a pro-studio. After all, this is a pro mic.

Sound:
Very warm microphone, with a nice, flat response. I use it for vocals and acoustic guitar. Much truer than Behrenger B-1 or B-2. I am using the NT-1A with a Mac that runs Logic Audio. I love it.

Support:
I haven't needed to deal with Rode, and don't think I will. The mic is fine right out of the box.

Overall:
I'll be using this mic for years to come. I will probably by another one soon.

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Rode NT1A Condenser Mic Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
One pattern, no low-cut filter. But the price makes up for the sound quality.

Quality:
The architecture of the mic itself with gold spluttered diaphram is exquisite. The qualiy of the shockmount is also great.

Value:
The manifacture and sound quality exceeds the price.

Sound:
Overall, you can say that this mic has a very natural response; both the dynamic and eq responses are close to flat and no frequency stands out. The self niose level however is terrific! It can't be beaten! The cardiod response and low noise is handy for home recording applications with noisy ambiances.

Support:
Didn't have to

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"Customer Service Story: Remarkably good service"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Support:
I placed my NT1 in a hard shell road case a year ago along with two silica packets and stored it in a dry basement. The microphone was in working order when stored. Recently I retrieved the microphone from storage and it would not work. I suspected my preamp; however, a multimeter quickly determined +48v were present at the end of the microphone cable. I removed the circuit board from the microphone body to check for broken wires. The multimeter confirmed voltage was reaching the board. At this point I contacted Rode USA about getting a wiring schematic. I was surprised to discover the microphone would be repaired for free if I returned it. Conclusion: Really nice mic, but astounding customer service. No receipt, no original packaging, no questions. I
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"One Of The Best For Rap Vocals"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
no db pads nothing just st8 up good sound.

Quality:
sounds really crisp...you might need at pre-amp

Value:
At 200 bucks you aint getting a better vocal mic..

Desirability:
nice sliverish gold finish look good in the booth

Sound:
The sound quality is great. Its one of the best vocal mics i own.

Ease of Use:
plug it up and go.

Support:
never needed so that means its good..

Overall:
i wont be giving up this mic anytime soon...its the best mic i own get for rap vocals...if i was stolen i would buy it again..i wish i would have brought it in 2003...

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"This Mic is a Steal at this price!!! Buy 4 of them..."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Came with the shock mount and protective case. This mic is perfect as is. I don't give a crap about things like roll-off switches on a mic. That's what a good console and EQ is for. Give me a mic that sounds great without the gadgets! This is the one.

Quality:
What more could anyone want? The NT1-A was rated better than a Neuman as far as low self noise goes. It's rated as one of the quietest mics in the world.

Value:
I've had higher end mics such as AKG that don't sound nearly as good.

Desirability:
It's plain Jane but what else does one need in a mic. Plug it in and just use the damn thing. It reproduces the source material perfectly before EQ and/or effects!!

Sound:
Great sounding mic for the money. Very clean and very quiet.

Support:
I remain neutral. Haven't had to deal with them...

Overall:
No plans on getting rid of it - EVER!! Like all the mics in my locker I'm keeping every one of them. You can never have enough!!

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"NT1Ahhhhh...."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Apart from the shock mount, extra tension bands and the mic itself... there's nothing else.. which is PERFECT! No fuss, no extraenous variables which can change your sound. It is what it is.

Quality:
Hey... it's not a Neumann, but who cares? With the extremely low noise floor, and the actual cost of the mic; the quality is out-of-this-world.

Value:
I cannot see any other mic in this price range performing nearly as well. Superb value for its price.

Desirability:
It's silver... I suppose that helps.

Sound:
Although it feels like the high mids are slightly accentuated, the capturing a good quality recording with the NT1A is just too easy. Take it out, plug it in, and I've instantly got a good workable sound.

Ease of Use:
Superb. I can whip it out on a moment's notice and it does the job without complaints. It's surprisingly durable as well; has survived a few drops from my clumsy hands :P Very versatile as well... have used it very effectively with various things from vocals, to guitars, to wooden indian flutes :P

Support:
I have not needed to deal with the company for technical support, but through my contacts via music retail, I have found Rode to be a very helpful and professional outfit. Kudos!

Overall:
Whether you are new to the game, or a seasoned pro; you should seriously consider adding this microphone to your arsenal. For the price, you'd be stupid not to. :P

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Rode NT1A Condenser Mic Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Shock mount-great, Construction immaculate,

Quality:
I use them on the road only in controlled environments for 5.1 recording. Great for many diverse applications in the studio however.

Desirability:
Love it, Very practical addition

Sound:
I purchased 5 of thease and could not be happer. Superb Quality, Excellent sound quality, nothing comes near it at three times the price. Ultra quiet with a with a very wide dynamic range.

Support:
Never had to call them

Overall:
I will never part with thease 5. They are impeccably matched in frequency response. Naturally I will continue to add other michrophones to my collection.

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"THE BEST MIC OUT THERE. READ THE PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS,NO OFFENSE BUT SOME OF THE REVIEWERS HERE ARE PROBABLY RODE'S COMPETITORS"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
THIS MIC IS VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD. NO BASS ROLL OFF OR ATTENUATOR AND WORKS ABSOLUTELY GREAT WITHOUT THOSE FEATURES.. DYNAMIC RANGE AND OUTPUT IS SUPERB.

Quality:
QUALITY IS A 10 ALL THE WAY. I OWN A U87A AND A TLM103.. I GOTTA SAY IT'S BETTER THAN BOTH ON VOCALS.

Sound:
YOU WON'T FIND A BETTER MIC AT 10 TIMES THE PRICE. IT'S ULTRA LOW NOISE ,FANTASTIC ON VOCALS,GREAT ON ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS, EVEN LEAD GUITAR AND BASS CABS. I DON'T SEE HOW ANYONE CAN GIVE THIS MIC ANYTHING LESS THAN A 10 IN ALL CATEGORY RATINGS !! ONE SHMO SAID THE BEHRINGER MIC IS BETTER- GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!!!!

Support:
NEVER NEEDED SUPPORT FROM RODE.

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"Good vocal, and instrument mic."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
The aren't really any features, it's a condeser mic, with cardiod pattern reception. It doesn't have any pad or roll-off, which I'm used to with my other mics, so, I give it an eight (8). You get a nice little anti moistening pouch, to dry off the mic after use, and an ok shockmount. The shockmout is ok, but the threading (elastic ties, I don't mean the screw) comes off the grips sometimes. The latter is easily reattached though.

Quality:
The body is of quality nickel, and is hard to scratch. The grill seems a bit fragile though, but this is common in condensers to allow for vocal pickup. I would always use a pop filter, with this mic, as in most condensers.

Value:
Definitely worth the price, maybe even much more.

Desirability:
I own it. If it was stolen, I'd likely give some other Rode mic a test drive, thinking that "if this is this good, the other must be even better". If I can't find a suitable/better replacement from Rode, I'd get the NT-A, again.

Sound:
It has a good warm tone, not harsh or brittle. It's ultra-sensitive, which can be good or bad. I can hear things outside, when my vocal booth door is open and I have on headphones. It is very flat, and less colored than a lot of mics I've tried that cost twice as much, and it has transparent self noise. I can tell it's on half the time, unless I see the VU meters move.

Support:
I've never had to contact Rode.

Overall:
This is a great mic, especially for it's price, and competes with mics I own, that costs twice as much. This definitely get's one my top shelf, with the Neumann, etc, as opposed to the closet in the sound room, with the mediocre mics of mine. Ofcourse it's not comparable to a Neumann, or the like, but it certainly holds it's own.

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"Incredible"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Shockmount is good, they should ship it with some silica gel though.

Quality:
They know what they're doing down there in Oz. I also have 4 NT-3's which I've used live and put them through hell, they go on forever. As long as you dont get them wet.

Value:
Worth five times what it's priced at. Behringer? Dude you're a retard. What, are you plugging it into your iPod or something? And the movie is 51st State. I can't BELEIVE your review.

Desirability:
No need for an explanation here.

Sound:
Bought one after using a stereo pair of NT2's. It's an amazing mic, great dynamics and very flat response, by far my favourite ever piece of kit. Like all condensers affected by humidity considerably. Put some decent headphones on and max out the preamp and you can easily hear your neighbours (you get the idea).

Support:
Bought it 3 years ago for 120 quid. Never had to deal with them. My mate has. They're good.

Overall:
Amazing piece of kit.

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"my review for this"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
basket mount thats all

Quality:
awesome quality would only ask for more if i paid more

Value:
9!

Desirability:
nothing pretty to me. when me and my band record we dont consider the studio a beauty parlor

Sound:
I'm preparing my first debut album and i got this mic because of the user with the www.myspace.com/jsnizzy website link. I'm more of a rocker see but theres no denying the good damn quality i heard and i am more of a listener than a reader when it comes to products. The mic is good, good price, and kicks some good stuff out just like i expected, its heavy though but does the job damn good.

Ease of Use:
easy

Support:
only support i needed was to know what plugs go into it

Overall:
until we make more money we will keep this

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"Get one."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
No frills, just hook it up. Be nice to have some response curves in the next iteration.

Quality:
Three year old and still ticking.

Value:
No one can beat this value. C3000 is probably closet in quality but is a third more $$.

Desirability:
Wouldn't mind having another - or better a matched pair just for fun.

Sound:
This mic can be used to capture great vocals but setup is very critical because it has a smaller sweet spot range than more expensive mics. I have also had some troubles with explosive from a few performers, especially 'K's'.

Overall:
I bought this mic to hold me over until I got a 414, I still don't have a 414... given the choice of course I'd take a number of more expensive mics, but the value on the nt1 is just too nice to ever pass up. If you are half-way skilled this mic can be lovely.

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"Can't Complain!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Not any to speak of...

Quality:
Havn't had it for too long so I havn't taken it on the road as of yet... but so far it hasn't failed me.

Value:
For the money the only thing that I can think of that would be as good is the Audio technica AT3035.... but it's most definitly worth it.

Desirability:
It looks good and sounds damn good for the money... I can't complain either way...

Sound:
The sound is great! I dont have to touch the eq it has a very flat response ... just the way it should be... the person who gave it negative points was probably using for the wrong purposes or has a crapy preamp or board... for the money it's a great buy...

Support:
I havn't had a problem and I'm sure if I idid I'd be able to get a hold of them

Overall:
Over all it's been great to me so far when I've needed it... I can't complain!

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"The Real from a owner of it for about a year"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
A case and a shockmount. Nothin special, after months of using it the shockmount had a tendancy to unscrew itself and fall apart, would recommend buying a medal more sturdy shockmount

Quality:
Quality was good, this was my first condensor and i didn't hear anyone locally with better vocal quality than what i was kicken out, i got this quote so many times "Your vocals are so clear, did you do this at a studio?" the preamp and e-mu audio sound card was a major boost, mostly the e-mu audio sound card.

Value:
A solid 8, if your starting out into the music world this would be the first stop to go. Definately.

Sound:
My review is for the people that do hip hop/rap. I've had this mic for a while, and the sound is dope, i had a cheap 70$ preamp and this mic still pulled off some superb vocals especially when i first got it, it's maybe a couple notches down from big time studio vocals, but with the price it's understood. to hear this mic's quality www.myspace.com/jsnizzy

Ease of Use:
It's a bit painful squeezing this thing into it's shockmount. You have to be very careful with this thing. Trust me when i say this, the better you take care of it, the more superb your quality will be with this thing.

Support:
Didn't need any support.

Overall:
Great mic got me through 5 mixtapes, of good vocals. Don't let it fall though, if this thing falls from 2-3 feet at least 2-3 times the quality turns bad, like any condensor it doesn't take much to screw up the sound. www.myspace.com/jsnizzy

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"Awesome value"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
you don't get a mic of this quality this cheap.

Sound:
Awesome sound for the money!

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"Help's to make blazin' tracks..."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
no real other accessories just the shockmount which is pretty nice.

Quality:
nicely made.

Value:
great value for a $200.

Sound:
great sound good for recording a md-range voice real clear and crisp. sounds even better with a great preamp.

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"Why not own one?"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Shock mount is very good. No low cut or -10db pad, can be touchy on sound sorces gaining more than 120db's. Good vocal mic. And nice on most string instraments.

Quality:
Very tough. Like a brick house.

Value:
Very good value price. In the price range it is A++.

Desirability:
For the price there is no reason not to have this one in the mic locker.

Sound:
This is a very good sounding mic. It is as good as you can get for a mic under the 500 -600$ mic. It does not have much mic coloration, which, can be great, or not so good. It is all in what you want. No matter, it is worth the money, which for the sound is not a lot of money. SO I would go for it.

Overall:
It will have it's place in my studio, even with the u87's around. Differnt sound are created by differant mics, so it only matters what level of (FI) you want a track to hold. Good price, so get one.

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Rode NT1A Condenser Mic Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Not really any features,thats the only difference with this mic then the nt2

Quality:
very strong mic,It will last long.

Value:
very good price.

Desirability:
the guy at the store even recommended this mic and I planed on getting it anyway!

Sound:
It's a little bright on the high end's but I would much rather that then a muddy sound,but It's easy to eq it.One the the lowest self sound mics you can find.

Ease of Use:
pulg it into a pre amp. and your good to go.

Support:
never had to call support.

Overall:
Intill I can afford a numand u67,Im going to stick with this one.

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"THE LEGENDARY MICROPHONE"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
All what it needs for a microphone, it also came with a stand-mount with a pair of extra strings just in case.

Quality:
Its a sensative mic, all you need some distance & the quality is incredible.

Value:
I don't know how Rode does it...I think they put too much work into this microphone, but they are probably getting underpayed for this microphone's value, hahahaha!

Desirability:
Large, Nickel-plated microphone, with a golden dot, that should get all customers wanting this microphone, why not?

Sound:
I can actually hear my own voice without any distortion, My vocals can actually flow with the music...THE MOST QUEITEST MICROPHONE I'VE HEARD AND USED! *getting rid of the old microphone*

Ease of Use:
It was easy to get it working for my USB interface, I didn't need those microphones with the multiple cardoid patterns...THIS WAS THE PERFECT MICROPHONE WITH JUST ONE CARDOID PATTERN.

Support:
Yes, I did have a little problem at the beginning but It was completely solved. GREAT SERVICE!!!

Overall:
My review says it all, this microphone is a gift from God to music. I can't wait till I get a microphone stand with a boom for it!

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"For $200, you won't find anything better"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
comes with a shock mount and leather carrying bag

Quality:
it's a pretty durable mic, i've taken it on trips and it doesn't scratch

Value:
For $200, I don't think you'll find a better sounding mic than this, it competes with more expensive mics in terms of sound quality, although it doesn't have as much as a warm response as more expensive mics

Sound:
This mic has great sound quality for a mic this price, it's very nice for vocals, acoustic guitar and violin, although at times (especially with my voice) the mic can be very bass heavy. It's a fairly warm mic and with the right tweaking during mixdowns you'll be happy with the finished product. The best thing about the sound is the clearness and absense of noise and hiss

Ease of Use:
With the right mixing this mic is great, especialy for those with less bass heavy voices

Overall:
This mic is perfect for home project studios and is very versatile when it comes to recording anything (from vocals to instruments). Although not as warm sounding as more expensive mics, it can surely compete for clearness in sound with absolutley no noise. If you're looking for clear and good quality sounding products on a limited budget, this mic definatly will not disappoint!

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"The NT1A is an Excellent Pro-Quality Mic for such an affordable price. If you could only buy one studio mic, This would be it. A"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
They told me it comes with a Shockmount which means all you have to buy is the mic stand. It's a fragile piece of equiptment so taking it on the road will probably have its consequences. Amazingly this mic captures sounds with great clarity that you would only expect from more expensive models.

Quality:
Very nice looking mic with a polished look. The sound as previously stated is amazing. the mic seems pretty reliable for Studio purposes but not for road work. The main drawback i saw here is the fact that you can't take it on the road cause its very fragile. Seems pretty well put together so they're shouldn't be any problems with the mechanical parts falling out(Unless you horseplay at the recording booth which i do not recommend).

Value:
Its definitely a must buy studio mic for ANY serious Recording Engineers and/or Studio Owners.

Desirability:
Definitely adds that "Pro" Look to any home or project studio. not only does it look sexy it sounds sexy. A Must-Buy!

Sound:
The sound was suprisingly superb for such a low priced mic, very low noise floor and great clarity. This should be a great purchase for any Project or Pro studio owner. The test recordings i got to do at the music shop was amazing they have a booth setup for testing mics. As long as you have a Pop Filter and a good mic pre-amp, your recordings will come out with an outstanding response from such a budget priced Studio Mic. Big ups to RODE for the NT1A. Highly Recommend it

Support:
N/A

Overall:
It definitely exceeded my expectations for the current $199.99 price tag.

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"Great Mic for the price, puts out a ncie warm sound"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Quality:
Solid as anything, of course i havent dropped it yet but build quality is great

Value:
Great Value, sounds as solid as much more expensive mics and if you use it right, it can get beautiful results

Desirability:
Great Looking, but not very contemporary.

Sound:
Great sound quality, very warm sound, compresses well... running off an alto rack preamp which arent the best but mic still sounds nice

Overall:
Very happy with it and I've only had a couple of recording sessions with it.

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Rode NT1A Condenser Mic Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Quality:
100% for home studios

Sound:
Ok...what many people don't know is........it doesnt matter about the sound quality although this mic really has it. But its about your lyrics.....the mic dont get you signed..the lyrics do...but on down the road you might wana sound better and just get new equipment. if you are lookin to sound great. Get This Mic......it has the same ability as the Audio Technica 3035..but the Rode nt1a is alot warmer

Ease of Use:
plug and play

Support:
be careful and dont drop- this one

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"Ok Mic for the low price"

Overall:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
It came with a shockmount and case for the mic.

Quality:
Product is made strong, I have had it for a few years and no problems with it.

Value:
Id say it is worth about what it costs, which is to say, not too much.

Desirability:
It looks nice, but quality is not as good as you would imagine.

Sound:
I use it for vocals. It is a little better than an SM58 but not too much. I would recommend saving a little more and getting an NTK or something in that price range.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use, just plug into preamp or mixer and go.

Support:
Havent need support

Overall:
Im replacing mine with a Rode NTK or K2

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"Outstanding Mic"

Overall:
* * . . . . . . . . 2 out of 10
Features:
* * . . . . . . . . 2 out of 10
Quality:
* * . . . . . . . . 2 out of 10
Value:
* * . . . . . . . . 2 out of 10
I Want It:
* * . . . . . . . . 2 out of 10
 
 
 
I use this microphone in conjunction with an M-Audio Duo and Cubase. The sound is fantastic. Under quiescent conditions, the NT1A is so quiet you will think it is not connected. On the other hand, in the presence of signal, this unit is extremely sensitive and imparts no coloration.

The NT1A product is worth every penny you will pay for it. Don't waste your time with the assortment of Chinese made "bargain basement" condensers as I had initially done.
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