Rode NT55 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The RØDE NT55 is a small-diaphragm, true-condenser cardioid microphone, sometimes referred to as a 'pencil mic'. The NT55 adds both a three position pad (0, -10dB, -20dB) and three stage high pass filter (Off, 75Hz, 150Hz), and includes the interchangeable NT45-O omnidirectional capsule.

Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 1/2" capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.

Its tight cardioid pickup pattern also makes it ideal for use as an indoor dialogue microphone for filmmaking on a mic stand or boom.

Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT55 available as a single microphone or as an acoustically matched pair.

Rode NT55 Features

• Externally biased condenser
• Cardioid or Omni polar pattern using included interchangable capsules
• Gold sputtered 1/2” capsule
• Three position PAD - 0dB, -10dB and -20dB
• Three position High-Pass Filter - flat, 75Hz and 150Hz
• Surface mount circuitry
• Low noise
• Available as Certified Matched Pair
• 1 Year Warranty (10 year extended warranty when you register your microphone)

• NT55 multi-pattern condenser microphone1
• NT45-O interchangeable omnidirectional capsule1
• Microphone clip1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar Patterns (selectable)Cardioid, Omnidirectional
• Frequency Range20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance100 ohms
• Sensitivity-38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Max. SPL136 dB SPL
• Max. Output Level8.0mV (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
• Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted)15 dBA
• Power Options+48V phantom power
• Active ElectronicsJFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Output3-pin XLR output
• Dimensions (HxWxD)5.71x0.79x0.79"
• Weight3.88 oz