Rode NT1-A Complete Vocal Recording 5-stars Reviews

Best microphone in price and quality

I have been saving money for this microphone quite a while eheh. I was always told that in price and quality this was perfect. And that's exactly what they told me. Very good ! I have both the time and aconcelho you to buy, if they want to have a good quality and a good price, this is exactly what you have to buy! As early'll change my microphone ... I might even say it's a microphone for life if they use the microphone for personal purposes. very good!

Rode NT1-A

Rode NT1A

For some reason I recommend this microphone.

Very good microphone, I have in my home recording studio, for almost 5 years And after so many years I can say, definitely I like it.

1 I got nice and clear voice especially when I'm recording < women voice >

2.very low noise, even when I use in high level,

3. Also It's a quite balanced when I'm recording background voices.

Of course I found one thing I don't like so much when I'm recording Acoustic guitar

some frequencies is too much, then i have to remove them use the equalizer.

But anyway...

I'm sure that, is a lot of good microphones out there, and this is one of them.

I bought this microphone and after 5 years, I do not regret.

Really the complete recording bundle

Within this bundle you do get everything you need in order to get recording. The mic, shockmount, pop-filter, xlr cable, bag and an instructional dvd. At the moment i do own 4 of these mics and use them as two stereo pairs. Although these mics are relatively affordable they produce a really clear and pristine sound. They may not match the ten times more expensive mics but for the price you dont get any better. I have recorded all sorts of instruments with the Rode NT1-A. Most of the time I use it for vocals and acoustic guitar with good results. For the price this bundle is a bargain. Easy to use and really good sounding.

One of the best deals for the price. Sounds good, noise is low, looks good!

Definately a very good investment every studio should have.

An affordable piece of surprisingly professional equipment

This mic is an astonishingly good value for the money. I have several professional condenser mics that I use for vocals, and this one despite of the price is a very decent member of my microphone park. In my case, it works especially well with baritone voices. The complete set is also a very good value for the price.

Crisply captures an authentic sound.

This is my first condenser microphone. I use it for voice recordings, not for music.

The reviews that I had read suggest that this is a good microphone for the price - having a flat frequency-response curve, and a realistic sound. I agree with this. The sound that this microphone captures is detailed. It has been written that this microphone can capture too much of the crispy high-end sound, I cannot say for sure if this is true, but I am happy with it, but it must be said that the characteristics of your voice can be changed by good microphone technique (changing distance and relative position). Ensure that you have the correct side of the microphone facing the sound source. This side is marked with a gold dot.

The build quality is good, with a solid and satisfying feel. It is manufactured in Australia in some very high-tech facilities. Rode is very proud of its manufacturing process and there are videos available online for those interested. The integrated shock mount and pop screen are also robust. I have the feeling that this piece of equipment is going to serve me well for a long time.

Other accessories include a 6-metre XLR cable and a black bag with gold drawstrings, emblazoned with the Rode logo and a gold dot. I always keep this microphone on a stand, with this bag over it to keep out the dust. The stand that I use is the K&M 21070. It looks great on the stand - ready for good use!

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Just what I needed

Wanted to buy a decent quality condenser mic for home recording, and after quite a bit of research, I went with this one.

The mic quality itself is excellent, and if you're decent with EQ'ing you can get a very professional sound from it. It's a very low volume mic.

The bundle is also great with the pop filter and shock mount. The shock mount is quite heavy and is very good quality in itself.

It also comes with an XLR lead that has been very reliable so far.

I would consider the pricing of this mic to be middle of the road, there are definitely cheaper options out there, but I doubt they could rival the sound quality that the Rode NT1-A provides. Very happy!

Rode NT1-A

Excellent sound reproduction. Nothing compares at this price ! Highly recommended.

Rode NT1-A

This is a great recording microphone. I was only messing around with it for about 10 minutes and it sounded better than anything I'd used before. Would definitely recommend it. Great value.

great home studio solution

with this mic i ve recorded vocals of different styles both male and female , acoystic guitars and they all sound so good without any effects added . i use it with the tascam 16xo8

A diamond in large diaphragm world!

I fretted for a long time looking for a condenser mic. I am no audio engineer, just a musician who wants to record some music. I checked specs and compared reviews for a ton of different entry level mics.

This mic fits what I do precisely, which is just recording in my small room. My room is by no means sound proof, nor do I care about that, but I keep the mic close to my mouth and guitar sound hole to dampen reverb anyway. It picks it up beautifully to my ear, and that's all I really need.

The plastic shock mount needs to be cared for to last but once it is it will last!

If you're just looking for a mic to make some good music, this is not a bad bet. Been using one for for a while now and I'm very happy with it.

A mic for every application!

I bought the rode NT1-A a few months ago and it has practically paid for its self, Firstly it is best used as a vocal microphone, low frequencies are slightly cut, with a nice boost in the highs making it ideal for the typical male voice, a simple EQ can take out the harshness in the highs if that problem arises. It also works great on stringed intruments, especially guitar! Also used a pair of these in drum overheads and for room mics! Great value microphone with pop shield and a nice quailty XLR. Placement is key to get the best sound just use your ears. It can also pick up a lot of bleed from other instruments, I find it doesnt need a lot of gain so just reduce the gain to avoid this as much as possible anyway. Overall compaired to some of the more expensive mics iv worked with, it hits way above its belt, a must have! 10/10

Excellent quality microphone

Great quality mic, and a really nice set. Feels sturdy and good quality and the included pop shield and cradle are well built and solid.

Sounds great and super easy to set up and use.

Perfect vocal solution

Been using this for lead vocals, backings and some acoustic guitars and it sounds great for everything.

The shockmount and pop shield included is a nice bonus and makes sure you can make the best out of whatever environment you've got.

The only thing you'll need to note is that you'll need a seperate mic stand to us this properly. But other than that it's basically all you need in one little box.

My 2nd Rode NT1-A

Bought one before (eventually given to a musician friend) and had to get another as it just so economical.

It is obviously a low end large diaphragm mic. It works wonderfully for budget recordings. Never found a better microphone for the price. You would have to pay 500% of the cost to get 10-15% improvement in sound quality.

Also, if you live in the UAE it will cost you 50 Euros to deliver and an extra 10% of the total order to COLLECT from a local post office; they did not deliver to the address I asked them to. DHL have delivery vehicles and offices, however, instead use Emirates Post who have very poor customer and organization.

Superb Microphone!

The NT1A is a brilliant and affordable microphone. Originally intended to use as a vocal microphone (as per the item title), but found that it is suitable for almost any recording application. With an interface, correct technique and some software, it is quite possible to track an entire song using just this microphone, and with good quality as well. Highly recommended, add a second to use as stereo room or overhead microphones.

Rode NT1-A

It is really true, what they say about this mic:). You can record world class music with that whitout any doubts. I would propose to buy a matched pair of these to capture amazing stereo tracks.

Rode NT-1A

I'm just starting my first home studio and from the vast selection of mics I ended up choosing this one. The package contains conveniently all you need along with the mic; shockmount, pop-filter and xlr-cable. I think the price/quality ratio is very good. Both the mic and the accessories feel robust. For storage a hard case would be better than a soft pouch. In home studio environment you get excellent results with vocals, acoustic guitars and percussion. Hard core studio experts may find some limitations in the features of this mic, but for me it works well and makes me feel almost a pro now! Highly recommended.

Pristine sound for home studio

This is a complete recording bundle which comes with all that you need to start a recording but it assumes that you already have a mic stand. Adding a decent desktop/tripod stand would have made it complete though. Content is well packaged and box itself is sturdy enough to be used as a full-time storage case. The microphone is boxed in foam cutout which you can reuse (if you are planning to) in a separate case as well. Shockmount, Mic., Pop-filter are mated well and saves a lot of effort/risk of finding compatible accessories for the microphone. It is indeed made in Australia. What I found missing was a pad switch (if not multiple polar patterns).

Very pleasant tone

I am very happy with the tone and sensitivity. My first experience with large diaphram condenser mic are very positive. I am discovering my voice recording from new perspective.