RØDE NT1 5th Generation
RØDE
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Buy on Amazon$213 tracked on 2026-10-19. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
Our take on the RØDE NT1 5th Generation
The Rode NT1 5th Gen is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with both XLR and USB outputs, for streamers who want a studio-style voice. At a tracked $213 its price held between $212 and $214 across 13 readings from July 13 to October 19, 2026, so there is no sale pattern.
The listing cites very low self-noise, a Revolution Preamp and conversion up to 192 kHz. You can plug in over USB or connect an interface over XLR. The body is machined aluminum. Condensers pick up more of the room than dynamics. Retailers rate it 4.7 across 2,073 ratings.
- XLR and USB outputs on one mic
- Very low self-noise per the listing
- 4.7 across 2,073 retailer ratings
- Price flat at $212 to $214, no sale seen
- Condenser capsule picks up room noise
- Studio condenser pricing at $213 tracked
Streamers reported to use it
Specs
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Special Feature | Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone |
| Compatible Devices | Audio Interface, Audio Mixer, Camera, Laptop, Personal Computer |
| Audio Sensitivity | 45 db |
| Microphone Form Factor | Condenser Microphone |
| Frequency Response | 192 KHz |
| Color | Black |
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