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    Although it is primarily designed for instrument micing, the Rode NT55 is extremely well suited for situations where a small unobtrusive but powerful microphone is required. The NT55 utilizes the 1/2 inch (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 three-position variable pad and a three -position variable high-pass filter.

    The NT55 comes with 2 different condenser microphone heads to provide a wide variety of polar patterns. The NT55 is complemented with a diverse range of accessories to better facilitate positioning and attachment.

    The NT55 is intended for film, television, broadcast, live performance, theatre, surround and environmental recording applications or wherever your imagination takes you.

    Rode NT55 Features

    • Externally biased condenser
    • Gold sputtered 1/2 inch capsule
    • Three position pad: -0 dB, -10 dB and -20 dB
    • Three position high-pass filter: flat, 75 Hz and 150 Hz
    • Cardioid or omnidirectional polar pattern using interchangeable capsules
    • Heavy duty satin-nickel plated body
    • Surface mount circuitry
    • Low noise
    • Full frequency response
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    Rode NT55 Instrument Condenser Microphone Specifications

    Rode NT55 Instrument Condenser Microphone Specifications
    Product Specifications

    RODE NT55 Specifications

    • Power: 24-48 V Phantom Power
    • Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
    • Directional Pattern: Cardioid and omnidirectional
    • Frequency Range: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (with selectable HPF)
    • Output Impedance: 100 ohms
    • Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
    • Equivalent Noise: 15 dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC651)
    • Maximum Output Voltage: > + 8 dBu (@ 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1k ohm load)
    • Maximum SPL: 136 dB (@ 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1k ohm load)(146/156 with pad)
    • Signal to Noise Ratio: 79 dB SPL(A-weighted per IEC651)
    • Weight: 110 grams
    • Dimensions (HxWxD): 145 x 20 x 20mm


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