Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this week’s episode we have a look at the RØDE NT1, a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone. This studio mic has a directional, cardioid polar pattern, a 1” gold-sputtered capsule, and internal Rycote Lyre shock mounting to reduce bumps and typing from messing with your recording. In this episode we listen to some sound samples, discuss the NT1’s features, and walk through how you might use it in your audio recording, podcasting, or livestreaming workflow. Let’s take a closer look and listen!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. school.learnlightandsound.com
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com ko-fi.com/curtisjudd
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- RØDE NT1 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/Uz0w
- Neumann U87 AI Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone — Amazon, B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/phYZH
- Foam cover for Electrovoice RE20 microphone — B&H, Amazon geni.us/xHKWoef
- Desk microphone stand — B&H, Amazon geni.us/cJUHuw
- Aputure P300C LED used as key light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store geni.us/TFVUy
- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/LBXWV
- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H geni.us/Yqzw
- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs
- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter — B&H geni.us/VFScD
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7by
Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
#RØDE #NT1 #Microphone
Index
00:00 Start
00:12 Summary
00:23 Introduction
01:11 Audio samples vs Neumann U87 Ai
02:08 Neumann U87 Ai — Why?
02:46 XLR output and audio interfaces or recorders
03:30 Differences of current version, pop filter and shock mount
04:16 Bumping test
04:29 Keyboard typing transfer to microphone
04:49 Internal shock mount
05:48 Versus NT-1A
06:17 Sibilance sample
07:22 Plosives test
08:31 Directionality & polar pattern
09:11 Noise reduction and off-axis colorations
10:05 Distance samples
11:17 Sound quality
11:45 Self-noise performance
12:50 Build quality
13:13 Warranty and price
13:23 No storage bag or case
13:45 No high pass filter or pad
14:29 My recommendation
14:53 Find a mic which fits your voice
16:01 Please buy my courses
In this week’s episode we have a look at the RØDE NT1, a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone. This studio mic has a directional, cardioid polar pattern, a 1” gold-sputtered capsule, and internal Rycote Lyre shock mounting to reduce bumps and typing from messing with your recording. In this episode we listen to some sound samples, discuss the NT1’s features, and walk through how you might use it in your audio recording, podcasting, or livestreaming workflow. Let’s take a closer look and listen!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. school.learnlightandsound.com
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com ko-fi.com/curtisjudd
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- RØDE NT1 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/Uz0w
- Neumann U87 AI Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone — Amazon, B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/phYZH
- Foam cover for Electrovoice RE20 microphone — B&H, Amazon geni.us/xHKWoef
- Desk microphone stand — B&H, Amazon geni.us/cJUHuw
- Aputure P300C LED used as key light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store geni.us/TFVUy
- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/LBXWV
- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H geni.us/Yqzw
- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs
- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter — B&H geni.us/VFScD
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7by
Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
#RØDE #NT1 #Microphone
Index
00:00 Start
00:12 Summary
00:23 Introduction
01:11 Audio samples vs Neumann U87 Ai
02:08 Neumann U87 Ai — Why?
02:46 XLR output and audio interfaces or recorders
03:30 Differences of current version, pop filter and shock mount
04:16 Bumping test
04:29 Keyboard typing transfer to microphone
04:49 Internal shock mount
05:48 Versus NT-1A
06:17 Sibilance sample
07:22 Plosives test
08:31 Directionality & polar pattern
09:11 Noise reduction and off-axis colorations
10:05 Distance samples
11:17 Sound quality
11:45 Self-noise performance
12:50 Build quality
13:13 Warranty and price
13:23 No storage bag or case
13:45 No high pass filter or pad
14:29 My recommendation
14:53 Find a mic which fits your voice
16:01 Please buy my courses
