30368_RØDE NT5 booklet 18/6/02 12:51 PM Page 1 NT5 Instruction Guide STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES ✔ (EMC, LVD)
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0368_RØDE NT5 booklet 18/6/02 12:51 PM Page 3 NT5 Serial Number: .......................................... Checked by: .............................................. Date:.......................................................... This condenser microphone has been proudly designed and manufactured by Microphones in Sydney, Australia. We at thank you for investing in our product and with the appropriate care, it will serve you well for many years to come.
30368_RØDE NT5 booklet 18/6/02 12:51 PM Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS: Capsule: Externally polarised 1/2” (13mm) pressure-gradient condenser. Active Electronics: J-FET Impedance converter with bipolar output buffer. Pickup Patter: Cardioid (see graph). Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (see graph) Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1v/Pa +/- 2dB equivalent to 12mV/Pa where 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL. Equivalent Noise: <16dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC268-15) Maximum Output: +13.
30368_RØDE NT5 booklet 18/6/02 12:51 PM Page 5 FEATURES: • Full (externally biased) Condenser • Gold sputtered 1/2” capsule • Heavy duty satin-nickel-plated body • Surface mount technology. • Low noise • Full frequency response • Custom WS5 Wind Shield • Custom RM5 Stand Mount • Supplied as a matched pair in Custom Carry Case. ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: • RM5 Stand Mount x 2 plus 3/8”x5/8” Thread Adaptor x 2 • WS5 Wind Shield x 2 • Custom Carry Case 1.
30368_RØDE NT5 booklet 18/6/02 12:51 PM Page 6 5. Switch on the Power Supply/Mixer. The microphone will take about six seconds to stabilize. 6. Adjust the mixer gain so that the Peak light flashes on the peaks of the ‘program source’ to be recorded (Instrument or voice). You are now ready to use the NT5. 7. Microphone technique or ‘how’ to get the sound you want, requires experimentation. We suggest that you start with the channel EQ set to OFF or FLAT (no boost or cut).
30368_RØDE NT5 booklet 18/6/02 12:51 PM Page 7 Some tips that may be helpful: 1. Condenser microphones do not like moisture! The NT5, like all studio microphones, should be kept dry at all times. 2. This microphone is a precision transducer and should be cared for as such. Dropping, or knocking the NT5 could damage it so please take care. Fix the microphone securely to a dedicated microphone stand using the Stand Mount (RM5) supplied. 3.
30368_RØDE NT5 booklet 18/6/02 12:51 PM Page 8 Warranty Service: All products are warranted for one year from date of purchase. The warranty card or on-line registration (www.rodemic.com) should be used to register your microphone. 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, modification, shippingdamage, or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide.
