Rode NT5 Single, Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Professional Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The Rode NT5 is a premier small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, widely recognized in the industry as a high-performance pencil mic. Designed for capturing the intricate nuances of acoustic instruments, it excels when recording guitars, flutes, violins, and saxophones. Its compact size and precision engineering also make it a top choice for drum overheads and cymbal miking.

Equipped with a 1/2-inch gold-sputtered capsule and an active J-FET impedance converter with a bipolar output buffer, the NT5 delivers a full frequency response and exceptionally low noise. The tight cardioid pickup pattern ensures excellent off-axis rejection, making it equally effective for indoor dialogue on film sets when mounted on a boom or stand.

Built to last, the microphone features a heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body. For added versatility, the NT5 is compatible with the NT45-O interchangeable omnidirectional capsule. Every unit is designed and manufactured in Australia and comes with an industry-leading 10 year warranty upon registration.