In case you’re a daily podcast listener, you’ve virtually actually heard what the NT-USB is able to. Rode’s venerable USB microphone first rocked up in 2014, and has been a go-to for stay streamers and musicians, in addition to podcasters, ever since. After eight years, although, it’s time for a successor to shine. Enter the NT-USB+.
Identical to its predecessor, the NT-USB+ is a compact condenser mic that’ll pack up and journey with you nearly anyplace, without having to tug alongside an audio mixer alongside for the experience. A single USB-C cable is all you’ll want to file studio-grade sound, whether or not it’s for music, podcasting, stay streaming or anything. That additionally means it’ll plug and play with smartphones and tablets in addition to PCs and laptops, without having any dongles.
The brand new mannequin doesn’t mess with a basic, conserving the identical kind issue as earlier than. Microphone and headphone monitoring controls are constructed into the mic, together with a zero-latency 3.5mm headphone output, whereas a pop filter included within the field can put an finish to plosives in your recordings. There’s additionally a tripod mount for straightforward desktop placement in case you don’t have a microphone arm out there.
Beneath, the NT-USB+ positive aspects the identical Revolution Preamp that first appeared on the Rodecaster Professional II audio mixer. It’ll fortunately file 24-bit/48kHz analogue-to-digital audio, with high-gain recording at very low noise ranges.
It’s supported by Rode’s free Join software program suite, which provides APHEX audio processing for squeezing an expert sound from even probably the most acoustically difficult recording areas. In addition to a high-pass filter, noise gate and compressor, you’ll additionally get the snigger-inducing “large backside” mode, which guarantees a wealthy, broadcast-style voice tone.
The mic itself has a studio-grade condenser that Rode says delivers “heat and readability, with a full frequency response and tight cardioid polar sample”.
The NT-USB+ goes on sale later this 12 months. There’s at present no phrase on UK costs, however given the unique NT-USB at present retails for round £140, we’re anticipating this to land at a slight premium.
