NT5 Instruction Manual www.rodemic.
Introduction Thank you for investing in the condenser microphone. NT5 studio Whether you’ve purchased this mic on its own, or as a part of a matched pair set, I’m confident that you will find the NT5 is a masterpiece of small-diaphragm cardioid-condenser microphone design. Please take the time to visit www.rodemic.com and register your microphone for a full ten year warranty. While there you can view studio tips and techniques, as well as browse the comprehensive range of accessories microphones.
Specifications Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient Directional Pattern: Cardioid (see graph) Frequency Range: 20Hz ~ 20,000Hz (see graph) Output Impedence: 100Ω Sensitivity: -38dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (12mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL) ±2dB @ 1kHz Equivalent Noise: <16dBA SPL (per IEC651) Maximum Output: +13.
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Features • Full (externally biased) Condenser • Gold sputtered ½” capsule • Heavy-duty satin nickel-plated body • Surface mount technology • Low noise • Full frequency response • Designed & manufactured in Australia • Full 10 year guarantee* Using the NT5 • The NT5 requires a power supply which for optimum results should be a ‘P48’ standard, 48 Volt DC Supply. Most professional mixing consoles have an internal 48 V supply; alternatively you can purchase a separate supply.
• 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 NT5, or when the battery power has just been switched on, you should allow several seconds for the microphone to stabilize. • To ensure the lowest noise/distortion your mixer input gain control should be set so that the Peak Program Indicator (PPI) LED flashes ON during peaks of the source (voice/instrument).
• Please note that whether using NT5s in mono, stereo, as overheads or for close miking of instruments, there is no substitute for experimentation in achieving optimum positioning. Move the NT5, adjust the gain, and ensure that the sound you are monitoring is the sound you prefer. If it is not, make adjustments. The NT5’s frequency response and SPL handling enable it to respond well to most musical instruments and with correct use, we are confident of your satisfaction.
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.
