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NT-USB, ZP2

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Customer Ratings	4.712,083	4.78,806	4.64,328	4.75,459	4.74,418	4.717,248
Sound quality	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.6	4.6	4.5
For gaming	4.2	4.4	4.1	4.4	4.4	4.5
Value for money	4.2	4.4	4.2	4.6	—	4.3
Quality of material	4.3	4.6	—	4.8	5.0	—
Camera quality	3.7	4.2	—	—	4.0	4.1
Sold By	—	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Firemall LLC	Amazon.com
power source	Corded Electric	USB	Usb Microphone	Corded Electric	Corded Electric	Corded Electric
connectivity tech	USB	USB, Auxiliary	USB	XLR	USB	USB
connector type	3.5 mm Jack, USB	USB Type-C	USB	XLR	USB	USB Type-C
model number	NT-USB	10MAB9901	988-000105	PODMIC	AT2020USB PLUS	519P0AA
material	—	Plastic, Metal	—	Alloy Steel	—	elastic
audio sensitivity	-32 decibels	15 decibels	—	-57 decibels	10 decibels	-36 decibels

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Item Weight

1.1 Pounds

Microphone Form Factor

Microphone Only

Item Dimensions LxWxH

2.44 x 1.97 x 7.24 inches

Power Source

Corded Electric

Number of Batteries

1 Lithium Ion batteries required.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

82 dB

Hardware Platform

PC, Tablet, Camera

Number of Channels

1

Frequency Range

20Hz - 20kHz

Noise Level

96 dB

Product Dimensions

2.44 x 1.97 x 7.24 inches

Item Weight

1.15 pounds

ASIN

B00KQPGRRE

Item model number

NT-USB

Batteries

1 Lithium Ion batteries required.

Customer Reviews

4.7 12,083 ratings

4.7 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#363 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#14 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

June 3, 2014

Manufacturer

RØDE Microphones

Warranty & Support

Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here [PDF ]

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The NT-USB is a highly versatile side-address microphone that is ideal for recording singing and musical performances in addition to spoken applications such as podcasting and voice-over. It is fully compatible with all mainstream recording applications on both Windows and Mac OS based computers, as well as the Apple iPad using Rode Rec, Garage Band, or any other recording app that accepts an external microphone. Use on the Apple iPad requires a suitable USB connection adaptor, such as the Apple Camera Connection Kit. The body of the NT-USB features a zero-latency stereo headphone monitoring (3.5mm) jack, which allows you to monitor the microphone input in real-time, along with dials to adjust the monitoring level and mix between the computer/iPad audio and the microphone input. A premium pop-filter is included, which fits onto the base of the mic, positioning the filter the ideal distance from the capsule to minimize plosives (hard 'B', 'T' or 'P' sounds that produce a harsh sound) during singing or speech. Also provided is a high-quality stand mount with industry standard 3/8" thread, desktop tripod stand that allows the NT-USB to sit at a comfortable height on a tabletop, and a pouch for storage of the microphone when not in use. Compatible with both Windows and Mac computers, as well as the Apple iPad via the USB camera connection kit (available directly from Apple) Gain setting: When the gain is set too high, the microphone will be too sensitive and can pick up room noise that can even be heard as a hiss. When the gain is set too low, the microphone will be barely audible. Compatible with the SMR shockmount & WS2 foam windshield.

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User Manual (PDF)

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4.7 out of 5

12,083 global ratings

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Customers like the sound quality, build quality, value, and performance of the microphone. For example, they mention it picks up the smallest sound, is very sensitive, and is a great starter microphone for mid to high level quality recording. They appreciate the value for money and the performance of this cardiod microphone.

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242 customers mention194 positive48 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They say it's excellent, powerful, and will pick up the smallest sound. They also appreciate the frequency response of the captured audio, saying it has an excellent response that makes their voice sound good. Customers also say that the SM6 shock mount reduces noise, and the microphone captures the fullness of their voice.

"...I've owned this RODE mic for a few months and there is zero whine. I'll update my review if any problems show up with the RODE...." Read more

"...brought out more of the bass in his voice, which makes his voice sound very good!..." Read more

"...mic from Apogee, but my gut sense is that this RODE mic is superior in audio quality and build...." Read more

"Plug and play - the rode nt usb sound is GREAT - to me - as someone who knows a little about sound...." Read more

213 customers mention183 positive30 negative

Customers like the mic quality. They say it's a great starter microphone for mid to high level quality recording, and it'll produce high quality audio recordings even without being in a sound booth. Customers also say it is great for vocal recordings and streaming, with a superb dynamic range and clear output. The USB mic is quite good, and the output quality has been coming out clear with no hissing or buzzing.

"...The quality of the mic and the dynamic range when testing it was superb. I highly recommend this mic. So why did I have to return it...." Read more

"...Thank you, Rode, for making such an amazing, beautiful, affordable and super easy to use microphone!!" Read more

"...However, this is a great starter microphone for mid to high level quality recording." Read more

"...showed this to be a high quality product capable of exceptional recording quality. What I underestimated was the sheer size and weight...." Read more

143 customers mention107 positive36 negative

Customers like the build quality of the microphone. They say the components used are very high quality, the mic is heavy, and looks to last. They also say it's a solid USB mic, well made, and plug and play right out of the box. Customers also mention that the sound is very professional and sensitive.

"...Thanks Rode for making great quality gear at a modest price!" Read more

"...My researched showed this to be a high quality product capable of exceptional recording quality...." Read more

"...of it are available on youtube, but I'll say the build quality for it is really solid...." Read more

"...arm that connects directly to the mic to hold it up; it broke after enough adjustments...." Read more

88 customers mention81 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the microphone. They say it's worth the price, an incredible investment, and a joy to operate.

"...Thanks Rode for making great quality gear at a modest price!" Read more

"...Thank you, Rode, for making such an amazing, beautiful, affordable and super easy to use microphone!!" Read more

"...Installation was straight forward and operation has been a joy...." Read more

"...out the background noise, has USB and XLR connections, and it's more affordable." Read more

66 customers mention55 positive11 negative

Customers like the performance of the microphone. They mention that it works well, is easy to setup, and works well for podcasting, video conferencing, and post production narration of videos. They also say that it's truly useable right out of the box and works natively with their Mac Pro.

"Had this mic for nearly a year, and worked for the mostpart very well...." Read more

"...It works surprisingly well in multiple conditions, but does pick up a bit on background noise..." Read more

"...It's probably not a big issue as the unit seems to be working perfectly, but it is definitely something worth noticing...." Read more

"...I use this microphone with Audacity, and Storyline 2 for software. It works great, and produces a high quality sound that I need to engage..." Read more

63 customers mention58 positive5 negative

Customers find the microphone easy to use. They mention that it's plug-and-play, and convenient. Some say that it can be used right away on a Mac.

"...It's super easy to use, being plug in play. You don't need any extra sound gear, so it's perfect for anyone...." Read more

"...Rode, for making such an amazing, beautiful, affordable and super easy to use microphone!!" Read more

"...Installation was straight forward and operation has been a joy...." Read more

"...relation to other mics at this performance level - Plug and Play for Windows 7/8, iOS, Android - In-line monitor headphone jack -..." Read more

66 customers mention45 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the microphone. Some mention that it delivers beautiful, dynamic range, and is well presented. They also say that the microphone is clear and crisp, has deep bass, and has a nice desk stand. However, others say that it feels cheap and flimsy, is poorly designed, and leaves a little to be desired.

"...It is crisp, clear, and has a great sound to it...." Read more

"...Thank you, Rode, for making such an amazing, beautiful, affordable and super easy to use microphone!!" Read more

"...They're plastic and leave a little to be desired...." Read more

"...They said I had always sounded fine before, but I was super clear and crisp to their ears. Since I work remotely they had only ever heard my voice...." Read more

28 customers mention14 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the USB of the microphone. Some find it a huge plus that it is USB-enabled, and does not require any software. They also say that the USB connection eliminates background noise. However, others say that it stopped working after about six months.

"...which has good sound and leaves out the background noise, has USB and XLR connections, and it's more affordable." Read more

"...NOTE: When you plug the mic, your speaker will stop working, the reason is the mic have a headphone jack and will become the default sound device...." Read more

"...It's made even better by being USB, the USB connection means you don't need any additional hardware to achieve high quality audio recordings even..." Read more

"...I thought this was just a faulty headphone jack but found out it might be another issue of compatibility with Windows 10...." Read more

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Erik Landskov

Outstanding, solid build, sounds fantastic + good customer service

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2019

Model name: NT-USBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

I use this for live streaming and Discord calls and the audio quality is outstanding.

I was using the Blue Yeti before which had good quality BUT quickly developed an issue where there was a high pitch whine whenever I spoke. I've owned this RODE mic for a few months and there is zero whine. I'll update my review if any problems show up with the RODE.

The mic is pretty heavy. Maybe very slightly smaller and lighter than the YETI. The built in pop filter is nice since it's takes up so little space compared to a third party one.

My biggest con is I wish one of the knobs adjusted the pickup sensitivity. The mic is sensitive which I deal with by using a gate on my voice, which works great. The extra knob would just be a small convenience.

All in all, this is a great microphone for streaming, podcasting, or general chatting online. I haven't tested it for singing yet.

Highly recommend.

EDIT: The piece that connects the microphone to my mic stand broke after a year, however getting a replacement was very easy. I sent them an email with a picture of the broken piece and they sent a replacement which arrived about a week later. Was all in all very easy to deal with, however I did register the mic's warranty online so make sure you do that when you get this. Good company!

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David Possien

Awesome Microphone for Voice Over Work

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019

Model name: NT-USBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

I must have done 40 hours of research before purchasing this mic. As a radio producer, I must be looking for ways to get great quality but within a modest budget, and this microphone does the trick. It is crisp, clear, and has a great sound to it. One of the VO talents we use has a higher pitched voice and this microphone brought out more of the bass in his voice, which makes his voice sound very good!

Do yourself a favor and buy a metal stand, like the On Stage DS7200B Adjustable Desk Microphone Stand. I think to keep the price down, Rode includes a very basic stand, but it really is not the right stand for this top-heavy microphone.

Keep in mind, this being a condenser microphone, it will pick up EVERYTHING in the room including the sound of the room itself. Make sure no fans, A/C, humming or background noise of any kind is present, or the mic will pick it up. I would recommend using a carpeted room with lots of soft sound absorbent material in the room to absorb reverb.

All in all, I'm very happy with this mic, so much that I've bought multiple ones and send them out to voice talent. It's super easy to use, being plug in play. You don't need any extra sound gear, so it's perfect for anyone. Thanks Rode for making great quality gear at a modest price!

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John Kranz

Had to return what seemed to be a great USB mic

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020

Model name: NT-USBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Let me say this is a positive review, even though I had to return the mic for reasons I will explain in a moment. The quality of the mic and the dynamic range when testing it was superb. I highly recommend this mic. So why did I have to return it. As has been reported online and after 48 hours of troubleshooting, I could not resolve the situation that the mic audio gain would automatically adjust once I started recording under Windows 10 (using Google Chrome to be precise). Even with the various options selected to make sure no application could alter the audio gain, it was simply not possible to be able to stop this from occurring. Where do I point fault. In my research, it seems to be a Google Chrome issue as when testing the mic using other sound apps for Win10, the sound gain did not happen automatically. But unfortunately, the web based apps I require for audio recording (under chrome and Edge browsers) could not stop this from occurring. So I reluctantly have returned the mic despite thinking it was a great product as many others have stated.

If Rode would offer such a mic and -- this is CRITICAL -- offer a manual audio gain nob as some other USB condenser mics offer, I would buy it in a heart beat. Having control of audio gain for the mic is a must-have, and leaving it to software did not work out for me in this case, unfortunately. I picked up another highly rated mic from Apogee, but my gut sense is that this RODE mic is superior in audio quality and build.

But again, unfortunately for me, the lack of a manual audio gain nob to control this is missing from this mic and was a game breaker.

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Brysen

Good Gaming mic; weak arm

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023

Model name: NT-USBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Had this mic for nearly a year, and worked for the mostpart very well. Had a few issues with the position where the mic plugs in, but apart from that the only issue I had was the wear on the arm that connects directly to the mic to hold it up; it broke after enough adjustments. Granted, this happened over a year, but my I found it difficult to replace; there is no easy method of replacement.

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022

Model name: NT-USBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Plug and play - the rode nt usb sound is GREAT - to me - as someone who knows a little about sound. It’s perfect for beginners who care about a wholesome well rounded voice/sound recording. I’m truly impressed - love the design. The only thing I would critique is the stand, would be fun if it could go higher and would be light metal and something fancy - not this plastic thing. I use it for voice recordings mainly - podcasts to be exact - I find it to be perfect. Thank you, Rode, for making such an amazing, beautiful, affordable and super easy to use microphone!!

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said r.

Precioso, calidad y sonido de 10

Reviewed in Mexico on June 14, 2023

Model name: NT-USBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Rode es garantía de buen sonido, el costo del micrófono no es "barato" pero vale cada centavo de lo que estás pagando. Si bien el stand no es de aluminio, se siente sólido, pero el micrófono es otra cosa, tiene solidez, peso, materiales de primera calidad, potencia, definición y muy buen alcance, no necesitas pegarte más allá de 15 cm para captar con excelente potencia y claridad.

Además si a eso le sumas su app de Rode para configuración y le metes postproducción al OBS con Izotope 9, tendrás algo bastante profesional y decente. 10 de 10 para el tio Rode!

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Joel

Zeer goede microfoon

Reviewed in the Netherlands on March 9, 2024

Model name: NT-USBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Goede professionele microfoon van hoge kwaliteit. Het geluid is geweldig en dat voor een meer dan redelijke prijs.

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Roberto Besos

Excelente

Reviewed in Spain on March 7, 2024

Model name: NT-USBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Plug and play. La voz es nítida y el filtro pop funciona perfectamente. Realmente es de muy alta calidad porque el precio

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Patrick - - -

Say goodbye to people saying "I can't hear you!"

Reviewed in Belgium on February 19, 2024

Model name: NT-USBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

I'm not a musician, I'm not a singer, I'm just a guy who spends a heck of a lot of time on Zoom. Adding this to my laptop transforms the way I'm understood by others. It's also nice and chunky :)

Felix Fischer

Bestens USB Mikrofon

Reviewed in Germany on July 12, 2023

Model name: NT-USBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Vor- und Nachteile des Rode NT USB

Im Langzeit-Test des NT USB von Rode sind einige Vor- und Nachteile zu Tage getreten.
Vorteile

Das Mikrofon sorgt für einen deutlichen und klaren Ton, auch ohne Nachbearbeitung.
Das NT USB hat es niedriges Eigenrauschen, das man so gut wie nicht bemerkt.
Der Kopfhörerschluss ist eine schöne Sache für Lets Plays und Podcast-Aufnahmen.
Der Mischregler ist ein wirklich tolles Feature, welches das Mikrofon ideal für YouTuber bzw. Lets Player macht.
Der Popschutz ist hochwertig, funktioniert gut und ist auf Wunsch abnehmbar.
Die Verarbeitungsqualität ist wieder mal sehr gut. Da kann man am Mikrofon selbst nichts aussetzen.
Das Rode Mikro bietet ein sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis und ist für 130 Euro schon fast ein Schnäppchen.

Nachteile

Durch die Kondensatortechnik ist das Mikrofon etwas Nachhall-anfällig. In schallempfindlichen Räumen ist es nicht so gut geeignet.
Es gibt keinen Gain-Regler am Mikrofon, so dass alle Einstellungen im Betriebssystem vorgenommen werden müssen.
Das Tischstativ ist aus Plastik und relativ klein.
Tastaturgeräusche sind bei diesem Mikrofon hörbar, so dass man eine leise Tastatur nutzen sollte.

Fazit – Rode NT USB Test

Das Rode NT-USB ist ein sehr gutes Sprachaufnahme-Mikrofon und bietet eine tolle Ton-Qualität, gerade auch für ein USB-Mikrofon.

Die Einrichtung und Benutzung ist völlig unproblematisch und die Zusatzfeatures sind wirklich nützlich.

Der Nachhall ist allerdings stark abhängig vom Aufnahme-Raum, so dass man in schallempfindlichen Räumen lieber ein dynamisches Mikrofon, wie das Rode Podcaster, nutzen sollte.

Ansonsten habe ich hier aber nichts auszusetzen. Ich bin mit dem Rode NT USB sehr zufrieden und kann es allen Podcastern und YouTubern nur wärmsten empfehlen.

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Recommended Uses For Product	Singing
Brand	Rode
Model Name	NT-USB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Connector Type	USB, 3.5 mm Jack
Special Feature	Alcohol-Free
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer, iPad, Tablet, Camera, Headphone
Color	Black
Included Components	NT-USB, ZP2
Polar Pattern	Unidirectional

RØDE NT-USB Versatile Studio-quality Condenser USB Microphone with Pop Filter and Tripod for Streaming, Gaming, Podcasting, Music Production, Vocal and Instrument Recording

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