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Rode NT4 Stereo Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The NT4 captures true stereo from a single microphone by fixing a matched pair of half-inch cardioid condenser capsules in a coincident 90-degree X/Y array. That geometry gives a wide, mono-compatible stereo image with no phase problems, making it a fast, reliable choice for location recording, ensembles, drum kits, and room ambience.

It powers from either an internal 9V battery for grab-and-go field work or P48 phantom power in the studio, and offers both a stereo XLR output and a 3.5 mm stereo minijack for cameras and recorders. The kit ships complete with the RM3 stand mount, a ZP2 zip pouch, a dual XLR cable, a minijack cable, and a WS4 windscreen.

ElementMatched pair 1/2-inch cardioid condenser (fixed X/Y)
Polar PatternCardioid
Frequency Response20-20,000 Hz
Max SPL143 dB SPL
Output Impedance200 Ohms
Power9V battery or 48V phantom power
IncludedRM3 mount, ZP2 pouch, dual XLR cable, minijack cable, WS4 windscreen
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