Rode NT1-A Complete Vocal Recording 4-stars Reviews

Review of Rode NT1-A

This is a great sounding mic full of character. Its wide dynamic range is something that makes this mic stand out among the rest for the price range. Iv heard mics that were double this price that in my opinion did not sound half as nice. It is a warm bright sounding mic that provides a clear vocal which is ideal for mixing. Worth noting is just how much bright this mic actually is as it will pick up even the tiniest of details from the a vocal take. Overall the the Rode NT1A is a great starter mic and an even better investment as a mic for recording guitar, vocals etc in the future.

Very pleased with the microphone

I purchased this microphone in order to use for vocal, acoustic guitar and electric guitar amp recording, but found out that it also handles low level sound recording very nice, probably due to a low self-noise.

It is very convenient that it comes with a shock mount, an XLR cable and a pop filter, which can save you some money. Personally though I would swap the cable, which is very basic, for a hard case instead of a bag.

The quality of the recording is very good,and it is most probably limited not by the microphone, but by the interface and signal chain that I am using. Nevertheless I have managed to record song demos which included guitars, vocals, bass and drums with very good results. Still, a cut filter on the microphone would be a great addition.

Good sounding budget mic

I mainly use this mic as a demo mic for vocals and acoustic guitars, but I've also used it on a couple of "real" recordings. It's fairly bright sounding, compared to my others, such as the AKG C214. It might also sound a bit "tinny" bit this is not to bad and it's very easy to fix with EQing and the bright sound fits certain voices very well.

It can only record in a cardiod pattern and provides no switches for pading or such. However, it sounds great and I'm glad that Røde focused on the sound and build quality rather than compromising these and putting a bunch of features on it.

It comes with a very good shockmount with an attached pop filter. However, I've removed the pop filter and put on an external one, just because I like to have more control over the positioning than the shockmount provided. This shouldn't be an issue for most people though and the pop filter that comes with the unit works just fine.

popular but not for everyone.

Super low noise microphone. This is is very popular and is clearly great value for money but...

Personally I find this microphone to have too much top end - sound a bit too bright and brittle on vocals. This characteristic is considered to be "modern" sounding but personally i find if very unflattering. Can be good with acoustic guitar however when you was to capture the high end.

I have compared it with some lower priced similar mics from SE electronics etc and I prefer some of those. I also this Ribbon mics have a great deal to offer and there are now some great value budget ribbons available.

Good for vocals but not as versatile as I expected.

I am just starting out so this is the only condenser mic in my set up. I am getting good results for vocals but for acoustic guitars and drum overheads it sounds a little toppy. But on the whole, I am very happy with the build quality and value for money.

Low budget mic

The Rode Nt1-A is a perfect microphone for recording beginner.

The recording bundle is good at it's price/value relation.

You get a microphone with all equipment you need to start recording.

Including a cable, shockmount and pop filter.

The Nt1-A has a brilliant tone resolution, especially high freqeuencies are emphasized.

I use this microphone in my home recording studio for vocals and guitar amp recordings.

I don't like the way the microphone sounds on male vocals, because of the emphasized frequencies. So I just use it for female vocals.

If one would compare this microphone to a Neumann or something else in this price range, he would determine that there is a big difference in sound.

But in the price range from 150-300€, personally the Rode Nt1-A is my favorite vocal studio mic.

Good choice

I think it's the best bundle for the beginners nad not bad choise for professionals also. You needn't to buy anything else for a microphone. It has a good shockmount, pop filter even a cable. Microphone itself is good for guitar and vocal. I think especially for female vocal. I use it for rap vocals and there is a bit more sibilance than expected. But it's not a problem if you put microphone in the right angle you can solve the problem or a bit EQ and the job is done. For better performance i recommend to buy a good audio interface with high quality preams or tube preamp. From cheap interfaces you can choose Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Highly recommend.

Great choice for a low budget!

I was looking for a good microphone that wouldn't fail me in a home studio-type environment. Rode NT1-A is a fantastic choice considering its price and build quality. It doesn't pick up almost any noise at all and it certainly has fulfilled my needs.

Very good mic for the cost.

Although this model is the most inexpensive microphone in the line of studio Rode mics with a big capsules, it sounds very serious. May be it cannot great records super low end bass. Perhaps, Nt1A is not the best microphone for a very low male voices, but works very well with the average male voice. very high frequency sound stringed instruments like the charango, ukulele, etc..

In addition to a set of quality cable company (very comfortable) pop filter, and 10-year warranty. There is a label on the package that says - made in Australia.

Fair deal

For its prise, its a steal! I record all vocals with it. Its a bit bassy but its ok. Needs a good preamp and makes miracles.

Rode NT1-A

No problems with this, sounds great on vocals and acoustic guitar or almost anything else including piano, drums, skakers and tambourines. Very versatile microphone.