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< All RODE NT1000 reviews
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Published on 11/07/09 at 17:37
The Rode NT1000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio.  I wouldn't bring this mic outside of the studio as it is too fragile for live shows and I generally wouldn't use a condenser outside of the studio anyway.  The mic has a cardioid polar pick up pattern and will pick up the full range of frequencies in human hearing (20 Hz to 20 KHz).

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Rode NT1000 for about a year or more and I've found it to be a very strong sounding microphone.  Rode always amazes me with the quality of the microphones that they make considering how cheap they are.  This Australian company has a great microphone in the NT1000 as it overall has a great sound quality.  Of course it doesn't sound as great as the true top tier of microphones made by the likes of Neumann and other top end companies, but it comes pretty close considering how big of a price discrepancy there is.  I have used the Rode NT1000 in a variety of situations and have found that it can be considered an all purpose microphone as it sounds good on most applications.  I have used it with good results for acoustic guitar, vocals, and acoustic piano, as well as horns like saxophone and trumpet.  I am looking at this microphone from the view point of a home studio owner looking to get the most bang for their buck, which is exactly what the NT1000 will give you.  I can't say that I would recommend it to a professional studio owner, but for home studio owners this is the perfect microphone.  The Rode NT1000 is a microphone with a wide and detailed sound that is only about $300 USD.  If you are looking for a nice microphone that is cheap while still maintaining a level of quality, the Rode NT1000 is a great option.