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Rode NT5 Matched Pair Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphones

The NT5-MP is a factory-matched pair of NT5 pencil condensers, each built around a 1/2 inch gold-sputtered cardioid capsule. The two mics are acoustically matched so they track identically, which is what stereo techniques demand: X/Y and spaced-pair recording of drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, choir, and room ambience all depend on the two channels behaving the same.

Very low self-noise and an accurate cardioid pattern give clean, detailed captures with tight off-axis rejection. The pair ships with two RM5 mic clips, two WS5 windshields, and a ZP1 zip pouch, and carries a 10-year warranty.

ConfigurationMatched pair
Element1/2 in gold-sputtered cardioid condenser
Polar PatternCardioid
Frequency Response20-20,000 Hz
Sensitivity-38 dB re 1V/Pa (12 mV/Pa @ 94 dB SPL)
Maximum SPL143 dB SPL
Included(2) RM5 mic clips, (2) WS5 windshields, ZP1 zip pouch
Stereo Recording with Rode NT5 Matched Pair Microphones (AB, XY, ORTF)
Rode NT5 Matched Pair - First Impressions