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RØDE University - Recording Drums with the RØDE NT55

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Although clearly relevant to instrument miking, the RØDE NT55 is extremely well suited to any situation where a small and unobtrusive yet powerful microphone is required.

It utilizes the 1/2" (externally biased) gold sputtered true condenser transducer used in the internationally renowned RØDE NT5. The NT55 is a state-of-the-art, low-noise, balanced-output microphone exhibiting a wide dynamic range and full frequency response.

The NT55 circuit incorporates a 3-position variable pad: 0, -10 or 20dB attenuation, and a 3 -position variable high-pass filter that enables you to step from a flat response to a 75 or 150Hz high-pass filter.

The NT55 is intended for film, television, broadcast, live performance, theater, surround, and environmental recording applications.

It comes with 2 different condenser microphone heads to provide a choice of polar patterns (cardioid and omni), a metal case, and clip.

Requires phantom power.
RODE NT55 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

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  • 1/2" (externally biased) gold sputtered true condenser capsule
  • Heavy duty satin-nickel-plated body
  • 3-position variable pad: 0 dB,-10 and -20dB
  • 3-position variable high-pass filter: flat, 75 and 150 Hz
  • Low-noise surface mount technology
  • Wide dynamic range
  • Full frequency response
  • Designed & manufactured in Australia
  • Includes cardioid & omni capsules
  • Special edition metal case
  • RM5 Clip
  • Full 10-year guarantee (conditions Apply)

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  • Acoustic Principle: Externally polarized 1/2" (13 mm) pressure gradient condenser.
  • Directional Patterns: Cardioid, Omni
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz 20 000 Hz selectable HPF @ 75 Hz & 150Hz / 12dB / Octave
  • Output Impedance: 100 _
  • Signal/Noise ratio DIN/IEC 651: 79 dB (1 kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
  • Equivalent Noise: 15 dB SPL (per IEC651, IEC268 -15)
  • Maximum SPL: 136 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 Ohms ), 146 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 k Ohms) - pad ”10, 156 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 k Ohms) - pad -20
  • Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 k Ohms: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB
  • Maximum output voltage: 8 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1 k Ohms)
  • Dynamic Range - DIN/IEC 651: 121 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
  • Power (Supply voltage): 48 Volts (P48), 24 Volts (P24) phantom
  • Output Connection: 3 pin XLR, balanced output between pin 2(+), pin 3(-) & pin
  • 1 (ground).
  • Weight: 110 grm. (4 oz.) Mic only
  • Dimensions: 145 mm ( 5 11/16") x 20mm (13/16")

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One year warranty.