RODE Microphones NT5 Manual

NT5

Instruction Guide

(EMC, LVD)

✔

STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES

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Peter Freedman

Microphones

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.

Please take the time to read the following

information which will help you to achieve the

best possible performance from your NT5.

Serial Number:..........................................

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Date:..........................................................

NT5

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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: +13.9 dBu @ 1% THD into 1k

Dynamic Range: >128 dB

Maximum SPL: 143 dB @ 1% THD into 1k

Signal/Noise Ratio: 78 dB

Power Requirements: P48, P24, P12 phantom or 9V

Battery.

Packed Weight: 1.8kg (Mic only 100g)

Dimensions: Diameter: 20mm

Length: 118mm

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

POLAR PATTERN

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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. 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 48V supply; alternatively you can

purchase a separate supply. Ensure that the

power supply you use is a professional unit

that is operating correctly. Damage due to

connection of the NT5 to a faulty power

supply is not covered by guarantee.

2. The NT5’s come complete with a microphone

stand-mount (RM5). This should be used to

attach the microphone to a good quality

stand. The stand-mount includes a thread

adaptor allowing connection to either 3/8” or

5/8” stand thread.

3. When ﬁrst connecting an NT5 to a mixing

console, we suggest that you have the gain

control adjusted to full attenuation.

4. Please make all cable connections before

applying power to the microphone, and never

remove the microphone cable while the power

is connected. Ensure that the microphone

cable is connected Pin2 +, Pin 3 – and Pin 1

Earth (Ground).

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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). Try to get

the sound you want by placing either reﬂective

or absorbent panels at various angles

adjacent to the source being recorded.

Changing the acoustic properties of the space

the microphone is in is our recommended

initial approach for obtaining the best sound

quality. (Remember, you cannot change a

rooms acoustic properties with EQ).

When you have the best sound quality

achievable with this approach, then

equalization and effects such as reverb, or

indeed any other signal-processing can be

used for enhancement, but should be used

sparingly.

This user manual is not intended as a lesson

in microphone and recording technique; many

excellent publications are available with that

objective, but please note that whether using

NT5’s in mono, or stereo, as overheads, or for

close mic’ing, there is no substitute for

experimentation in achieving optimum

positioning.

Move the NT5’s, adjust the gains, 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.

It is important that you listen to the sound

source naturally before you begin mic set up

for recording (ears only). If you don’t like what

you hear, you won’t like what you record!

A bad sounding guitar, voice or drum will

record that way!

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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. After use, the NT5 should be removed from its

stand, wiped with a dry soft cloth and placed

in its case. Be sure to place the pack of

moisture-absorbent crystals (silica gel) at the

head of the microphone. The crystals will

absorb any moisture present. Eventually this

pack will need to be dried. When the crystals

have turned pink, the pack should be placed

in an oven set to between 100-150 degrees C.

They will be activated when they have turned

blue.

Note: There are no user-serviceable parts inside

this microphone and so there will never be a

reason for you to dismantle it. To protect your

warranty, any service that requires dismantling

must be performed by a qualiﬁed service

agent.

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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, shipping-

damage, or failure to use the microphone as per

the instruction guide.

If you experience any problems, or have any

questions regarding your microphone,

first, contact the Dealer who sold it to you.

International: Tel: 61-2 8765 9333

Fax: 61-2 8765 9444

Email: worldsuppor[email protected]

Australia: Tel: (02) 8765 9333

Fax: (02) 8765 9444

Email: ozsuppor[email protected]

U.S.A. Microphones LLC

Tel: 310 328 7456

Fax: 310 328 7180

Email: usasuppor[email protected]

Website: www.rodemic.com

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