Rode NT5 Matched Pair, Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphones

Professional Stereo Recording with the Rode NT5 Matched Pair

The Rode NT5 is a premier small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, widely regarded as an industry-standard "pencil mic" for studio and stage. This acoustically matched pair is specifically engineered for capturing detailed stereo images of acoustic instruments, drum overheads, and cymbals.

Featuring 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 with exceptionally low noise. Its tight cardioid pickup pattern minimizes off-axis sound, making it equally effective for indoor dialogue in filmmaking when mounted on a boom or stand.

The microphones are finished in a durable satin nickel and offer expanded versatility through the optional NT45-O interchangeable omnidirectional capsule. Designed and manufactured in Australia, the NT5 is backed by an industry-leading 10-year warranty.