NT1000 Instruction Manual www.rodemic.
Introduction I want to thank you for your purchase of the NT1000 large diaphragm microphone. With its ultra low 6 dBA self-noise and transformer less SMT circuitry, the RØDE NT1000 exhibits exceptional performance when recording both vocals and instruments in the studio. Voiced for ‘application versatility’, the NT1000 has been hailed by many as the ultimate drum over-head and grand piano mic selection. The NT1000 is also equally at home as a first call vocal mic.
Specifications Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient Active Electronics: Unity-gain closed-loop impedance converter; JFET input with bipolar buffering Directional Pattern: Cardioid (see graph) Frequency Range: 20Hz ~ 20,000Hz (see graph) Output Impedence: 100Ω Sensitivity: -36dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (16mV @ 94dB SPL) ±1dB @ 1kHz Equivalent Noise: 6dBA SPL (per IEC651) Maximum Output: +13dBu Dynamic Range: >134dB (per IEC651) Maximum SPL: >140dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ) Signal/Noise: >88dB S
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Features • HF2 1” capsule with gold-plated diaphragm • Ultra low noise transformerless circuitry • Cardioid polar pattern • Durable satin nickel finish • High strength welded and heat-treated mesh head • Internal capsule shock mounting • True externally biased condenser • Full frequency response • Designed & manufactured in Australia • Full 10 year guarantee* Using the NT1000 • The NT1000 requires a power supply which for optimum results should be a ‘P48’ standard, 48 Volt DC Supply.
Using the NT1000 The stand-mount includes a thread adaptor allowing connection to either 3/8” or 5/8” stand thread. • Always use a high quality microphone cable and ensure that it is wired Pin 1 screen, Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-). • We recommend that any connections made to the mixer or recorder are made with the attenuation (gain) set to OFF. • When first switching the mixer on and phantom power has been applied to the NT1000 you should allow several seconds for the microphone to stabilize.
Using the NT1000 • Changing the acoustic properties of the space around the microphone is our recommended initial approach for obtaining best sound quality. Remember you cannot change a room’s acoustic properties with EQ. When the preferred sound has been achieved (as above) then EQ and effects such as reverb or indeed any signal processing can be used for enhancement, but should be used sparingly.
Warranty All microphones are warranted for one year from date of purchase. You can extend that to a full ten years if you register online at www.rodemic.com. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear and tear, modification, shipping damage, or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide.
