Normally I think Edward Smith's reviews are a bit cheezy(i.e. too much "marketing" of the product), but this happens to be one of the best comparisons of the various recent Rode NT1 microphones. It is such a tough choice, when we now have so many options on the new and used market. Not not just from Rode, but from other manufacturers, in the $50 to $250 price range.
Great job adding the "sponsored add' in the top corner. Good on ya MATE! I like how you actually give a sample how each sound with allows ME to make up my own mind, and I'm not a sheep that just takes someonr word for it.
I pre-ordered a pair from Sweetwater. Spoke to my sales dude and asked if it was possible to get a pair with sequential serial numbers. He was not optimistic. But they arrived, and sure enough, sequential serials! They sound and look great. Just bought a pair of wood cases for them. One caveat: Like the two lowest-priced Neumanns, the NT1 Signature Series has an "impedance balanced" output, which, as an audio tech with 47 years experience, I can tell you means that the output is not balanced. So please, short mic cable runs only, like 20 feet or less.
@@probablyBigT If you are not near any interference sources, even longer runs should be OK, but I wish they were true balanced outputs, which can drive literally thousands of feet of cable with no issues.
Not necessarily. There are people who prefer the softer, less harsh top end of the 4th-gen capsule over the 5th-gen/NT1-A/Signature Series capsule. I waited until the 5th gen had come out, then deliberately spent the extra money to get a 4th-gen.
I am truly surprised by the signature series NT1's audio quality on your voice while dry. It had that 3d pop out of the mix sound quality that (dare I say it) was Neumann-esq. Not that it has the exact sound of a Neumann, just way closer than I expected It was way better to my ears on my studio headphones than the earlier iterations of this mic. I might have to pick one up now! The 5th gen also sounded really good as well and had some pop to it I liked but the signature was just a bit bigger and fuller sounding
You could hook up a 10 dollar mic to his vocal chain and it would sound good...... remember that ur interface is just ( if not as important as ) the Mic.....also if ur running a pre amp
I use computer software that filters the sound to remove the external noise and then I get it to the mixer so that I can clamp from the mixer to the mobile and the process is successful so that I can open the TikTok or Space on Twitter except I hear my voice at the time of speaking and I just want to hear the voices of others without my voice. Is there a specific mixer that provides me with the option of separating adjusted audio from computer to mixer and makes me muffle it and it is only apparent to me the sounds of others not my voice.
The Rode central software comes with the NT1 5th gen because it offers a USB input. Only microphones with USB capability come with possible external software. The signature series offers an XLR input only, so no central software included.
Ok good to know! I have an audio interface, so I don't necessarily need the USB option...but do you think that recording vocals through USB with the software feature and the 32bit is the superior method to record instead of recording through XLR into an audio interface? What are your thoughts? @@EdwardSmithMusic
Love your amazing content! Question: I want to host worship nights for our church at our home and want to have a simple speaker, mic, and audio interface that connects to my macbook pro. Any recommendations?
@@EdwardSmithMusicthanks for the quick reply! I’m looking for a live setup for a lower budget. Something to get started with that I can build from. I also like to practice with live vocals as well so i’d use it for that too
Please, Professor, please advise me scientifically and professionally, which is better for my home studio because I cannot judge which of these microphones to buy, bearing in mind that I bought Universal Audio 2 as an audio interface and wires from Mogami. Should I buy the Rode Signature Series or the Lewitt LCT 240 Pro?
This is an odd question maybe. But I was considering the portion of your video when you were talking about storage and how your Mike had gotten some rust and some dings over the years. Is there a certain type or brand of microphone that I should look for if I want to do videos on my painting hobby. Use a lot of corrosives and airbrush paint and stuff like that. Wondering if there is something that is more resilient to wear an environmental problems? Or maybe it's not a concern at all and I shouldn't worry so much.
Hey, love the video. It was extremely informative! However, my use of it would be instruments. Specifically fingerstyle guitar. Would you suggest this for that use? I currently use a Shure SM57, and it's great, but not the best for fingerstyle.
thanks dude , i bought one and gonna test it, i had at2020 and i don't like at2020 at all, very hard to eq and etc, i wanted shure sm7b or sm57 but in my country sm57 230$ and sm7b 600$ is so expensive and shure sm7b souds almost same with sm7b , but costs cheap. I also thought about se8 but theres still problem to get it, so i would defenetly try rode nt1 for vocal and acoustic guitar, gonna try blanket and trying to make acoustic room in my apartments@@tooomuchsausedrippen9720
thanks, i bought it today, gonna test it at 4 april, i was thinking about dynamic microphone cuz my room isn't good , but shure sm7b in my country costs 600$, shure sm57 costs 200$ is so expensive and dats why i wanted to buy rode nt1 signatures, also i thought about se8, but i think nt1 is really good and have the same ssound quality as shure sm7b, i hope it was good choice, gonna try to do something with my room@@tooomuchsausedrippen9720 some youtubers tell me thats for me i will be dissapointed and make fails if i use condeser, but i will use it for vocal and guitar, i hope its good choice
What would you recommend? I used to have a Nuemann M1 47 tube. I liked it, but I was always wondering if the 87 would sound better on my voice I went to a legendary studio and did a mic shoot out into my surprise and everyone surprised the Shure sM7 B sounded better on my voice, the UA 87 and the M1 47 needless to say I went and bought an SM 7B I still have and I and I really like it. I also bought the UAD DLX microphone and I’m a little bit on the fence over which I won’t get into thing for sure whatever Mike I buy next I have to test it out because again it really isn’t a cliché. It’s the microphone that works for your voice not the brand name or the price that being said I’m not aware of all the different Mic going on these days like you are so what do you think I should test out, I’m a rock pop singer and I have a tenor voice. I have a very high falsetto. Also another factor to point out I can really belt when I need to with the best of the singers so that being said the microphones gotta be able to handle the power of my voice or else I’ll get that awful distortion and yes, I know what you’re thinking then back up further away from the mic, but I do you know I know how to work the mic like a compressor, but I always tend to like to eat microphones to really get the richness of my voice. Thanks
This is the sweetspot between the RODE NT1 and the RODE NT1-A.. smooth warm low end and smooth presence boost for extra clarity on just the right amount.. It's either this one (RODE NT1 SIGNATURE SERIES) or the LEWITT LCT 440 PURE I'm getting, so hard to choose T_T
@@escho1well bang for the buck and "general use", LCT 240 Pro wins even with the all the bits and bops adding up to the total. LCT 240 is a bit more shiny and has more presence than the RODE NT1 SS which is little bit more warmer and neutral. Think of it this way (with budget in mind) if you just want to sound really good for general use, like gaming, streaming, discord, calls, then LCT wins for me hands down, since the Rode Nt1 Signature Series tends to lean more on people who use it for more professional related work since its really warm and neutral for better post production. But aint no one stopping you from getting the Rode nt1, cuz let me tell you, that low self noise is amazing, specially if you are in a very low treated environment. Think of it as an investment if you want to switch from general use to doing voice overs, singing, rapping, audio book narrations etc. even as a hobby and not even for work.
@@escho1 Well, it depends on what you are going to use it for. I think of the LCT 240 Pro as quality step up for general, not so productive, use for like discord sessions, gaming, calls, etc., because it has a really high self noise of 19-20db which is honestly not optimal for people who do voice overs, singing, rapping, audio book narration, etc. specially when the room is not treated. So think of it this way, LCT 240 PRO is general everyday normal use and RODE NT1 SS is for more productive and professional needs because it has an incredibly low self noise of 4-4.5db. Keep in mind though, that does not mean the 240 pro sounds bad in anyway, its actually REALLY REALLY GOOD for that price point Additionally, the LCT 240 is thinner and shinier than the RODE NT1 SS which is a bit warmer, more neutral, and has a really smooth high end boost that is not harsh. Then again, who's stopping you from getting the RODE NT1 SS, aside from money concerns.. think of it as an investment if you will
So far, the biggest talking points I am seeing based on like 15 mins of research on this mic are that it has a shock mount, and pop filter. So what ? $40 mics have that. It doesn't even come with preamp, or an arm. lol
Agree. The 5th gen sounds cheaper, like the NT1-A, and I think the Signature Series has that same capsule. I liked the smoother, less harsh top end of the 4th gen capsule.
Great video! I really love how you broke down the topic and explained. Your content aligns a lot with what I create too-I’ve been sharing similar tips on filmmaking and gear reviews. Would love for you to check out my RODE NT1 5th Gen review video when you have a moment! Keep up the awesome work!
@@kurt-o0o i personally rarely have harshness issues on the mic, but i guess it also depends on the music you're making. The NT1 is a great mic don't get me wrong, but the 440 has more of that modern sound everyone is looking for
@@yungmiro5335 interesting, thanks for the info. yeah it has that bright modern sound for sure, and i didnt mean to portray it as being sibilant, but more specifically that it lacks smoothness. When i compare the 440 to the tlm 103 on audiotestkitchen the difference is substantial, perhaps lack of smoothness can be remedied by EQ? I really am new on this stuff
@@kurt-o0o yeah, im no expert by any means, it also depends on the instrument (vocalist), is it male, is it female, there are many factors to.decide which microphone is 'better' In my opinion the lewitt just has that extra bit of detail, while the nt1 is warmer. Maybe the best thing is rent the 2 for a while and decide for yourself ;)
I generally very easily hear a difference between these 4 mics. I can't hear any difference between your 4 dry takes. All 4 takes sound 100% identical to my ears. Something's fishy.
great mic but the nt1 has no aura this shit gotta be the most BORING microphone EVERRR LMFAOOO but its great at the same time u cant hate on it its a good ass mic
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Hi thanks for the review. Have you tested the hyperX Procast? How would the two compare?
Normally I think Edward Smith's reviews are a bit cheezy(i.e. too much "marketing" of the product), but this happens to be one of the best comparisons of the various recent Rode NT1 microphones. It is such a tough choice, when we now have so many options on the new and used market. Not not just from Rode, but from other manufacturers, in the $50 to $250 price range.
Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
Cheese tastes good. Keep up the great work !
Wow, what a voice, i forgot that i was here for mic review ❤
@@RahulSingh-df7zf Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻
Great job adding the "sponsored add' in the top corner. Good on ya MATE! I like how you actually give a sample how each sound with allows ME to make up my own mind, and I'm not a sheep that just takes someonr word for it.
I pre-ordered a pair from Sweetwater. Spoke to my sales dude and asked if it was possible to get a pair with sequential serial numbers. He was not optimistic. But they arrived, and sure enough, sequential serials! They sound and look great. Just bought a pair of wood cases for them. One caveat: Like the two lowest-priced Neumanns, the NT1 Signature Series has an "impedance balanced" output, which, as an audio tech with 47 years experience, I can tell you means that the output is not balanced. So please, short mic cable runs only, like 20 feet or less.
I was worried until you said 20 ft, that should do fine for me
@@probablyBigT If you are not near any interference sources, even longer runs should be OK, but I wish they were true balanced outputs, which can drive literally thousands of feet of cable with no issues.
@@ScottGrammer thousands of feet? Im genuinely curious as to when that would even be needed for a mic like this
You should be more transparent when doing paid promotions. It's actually required that you state that it is such!!
It’s mentioned in the beginning of the video?
@@EdwardSmithMusicNo, you didn't
@@blbecblby226 When the video starts, in the top left corner it clearly states “includes paid promotion”.
@@EdwardSmithMusicbro is not lying 😂
@@blbecblby226... You're right. I don't see the disclaimer either.
Unfortunately the Signature series is not available in our country. Philippines.
available na sya sa Lazada. Kakabili ko lang haha
In a way, I’m a bit irritated that the new NT1 SS is so much cheaper. The resale value of my 4th Gen NT1 has now dropped significantly.
Yeah, the $100 price drop definitely caught be off guard.
Not necessarily. There are people who prefer the softer, less harsh top end of the 4th-gen capsule over the 5th-gen/NT1-A/Signature Series capsule. I waited until the 5th gen had come out, then deliberately spent the extra money to get a 4th-gen.
How did you record this which software and settings you used ?
I am truly surprised by the signature series NT1's audio quality on your voice while dry. It had that 3d pop out of the mix sound quality that (dare I say it) was Neumann-esq. Not that it has the exact sound of a Neumann, just way closer than I expected
It was way better to my ears on my studio headphones than the earlier iterations of this mic. I might have to pick one up now!
The 5th gen also sounded really good as well and had some pop to it I liked but the signature was just a bit bigger and fuller sounding
Dammit, I just got a 5th gen a couple of months back, now I want a red one! Will it make me sound like Jack White?
You could hook up a 10 dollar mic to his vocal chain and it would sound good...... remember that ur interface is just ( if not as important as ) the Mic.....also if ur running a pre amp
What does pre-amp mean and how do you use one? Sorry I’ve been using a microphone but it sounds harsh it’s a Wa47-jr do you have any advice
Did I see a USB-C connector tucked away inside the 3-pronged connector?
That’s the new NT1 5th Gen model
@@EdwardSmithMusichey please answer this question, does the new Rode NT1 Signature Series Condenser Microphone have a usb connector too????
@@OfficialOshu No... you could get a usb mixer like alesis or beringer and stick the microphone in it.
What do you think would be better NT1 5 gen or NT1 signature?
Well, do you need a USB connecting microphone option? If not, the NT1 Signature series is the way to go... not to mention it's close to $100 cheaper.
would you get this over the sony c80?
Which one do you recommend to record voices and produce my songs Nt1 5TG OR Aston Origin
Aston Original. I have it. Amazing mic
I use computer software that filters the sound to remove the external noise and then I get it to the mixer so that I can clamp from the mixer to the mobile and the process is successful so that I can open the TikTok or Space on Twitter except I hear my voice at the time of speaking and I just want to hear the voices of others without my voice.
Is there a specific mixer that provides me with the option of separating adjusted audio from computer to mixer and makes me muffle it and it is only apparent to me the sounds of others not my voice.
Edward, does the NT1 signature series come with the Rode's Central software like the NT1 5th generation does?
The Rode central software comes with the NT1 5th gen because it offers a USB input. Only microphones with USB capability come with possible external software. The signature series offers an XLR input only, so no central software included.
Ok good to know! I have an audio interface, so I don't necessarily need the USB option...but do you think that recording vocals through USB with the software feature and the 32bit is the superior method to record instead of recording through XLR into an audio interface? What are your thoughts? @@EdwardSmithMusic
Love your amazing content!
Question: I want to host worship nights for our church at our home and want to have a simple speaker, mic, and audio interface that connects to my macbook pro. Any recommendations?
Thank you so much!! Are you looking for a studio recording vibe or just a live type setup... and also what's your budget?
@@EdwardSmithMusicthanks for the quick reply! I’m looking for a live setup for a lower budget. Something to get started with that I can build from. I also like to practice with live vocals as well so i’d use it for that too
Can you tell me the model number of your microphone articulate desk stand, please?
Rode nt1 SS or AKG 220 ? Which should I buy?
2:34 What music is that? is that an original?
Which is best ? Clear for song
Please, Professor, please advise me scientifically and professionally, which is better for my home studio because I cannot judge which of these microphones to buy, bearing in mind that I bought Universal Audio 2 as an audio interface and wires from Mogami. Should I buy the Rode Signature Series or the Lewitt LCT 240 Pro?
Which mic do you recommend for low bass voice under $200?
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This is an odd question maybe. But I was considering the portion of your video when you were talking about storage and how your Mike had gotten some rust and some dings over the years. Is there a certain type or brand of microphone that I should look for if I want to do videos on my painting hobby. Use a lot of corrosives and airbrush paint and stuff like that. Wondering if there is something that is more resilient to wear an environmental problems? Or maybe it's not a concern at all and I shouldn't worry so much.
What interface are u using?
Please try to make a video comparing the rode nt1 signature series , ma 87 and ma 67
After a week, my rode nt1 ss stopped working. No signal at all
Hey, love the video. It was extremely informative! However, my use of it would be instruments. Specifically fingerstyle guitar. Would you suggest this for that use? I currently use a Shure SM57, and it's great, but not the best for fingerstyle.
Hola Edward, Veo muchos tus videos y quería saber que tal el Rode NT1 Old (2000)
3:08 - 3:19 dry test :)
i buy this mic already and it sounds great！！！
where did u get the box?
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Question - did you use Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Condenser Microphone to record this video? Thanks
Would you do a cover of this song? I keep coming back for the song😅😅
Is it good in untreated room?
Just put a blanket over the mic you’ll be fine
thanks dude , i bought one and gonna test it, i had at2020 and i don't like at2020 at all, very hard to eq and etc, i wanted shure sm7b or sm57 but in my country sm57 230$ and sm7b 600$ is so expensive and shure sm7b souds almost same with sm7b , but costs cheap. I also thought about se8 but theres still problem to get it, so i would defenetly try rode nt1 for vocal and acoustic guitar, gonna try blanket and trying to make acoustic room in my apartments@@tooomuchsausedrippen9720
thanks, i bought it today, gonna test it at 4 april, i was thinking about dynamic microphone cuz my room isn't good , but shure sm7b in my country costs 600$, shure sm57 costs 200$ is so expensive and dats why i wanted to buy rode nt1 signatures, also i thought about se8, but i think nt1 is really good and have the same ssound quality as shure sm7b, i hope it was good choice, gonna try to do something with my room@@tooomuchsausedrippen9720 some youtubers tell me thats for me i will be dissapointed and make fails if i use condeser, but i will use it for vocal and guitar, i hope its good choice
That was a lot of emotions from that song you sang😢
Please edward make Rode nt usb+ review and singing test 🙏
Mr Smith can you please recommend a usb mic around 40 o 70 dollars? for recording audio
I'm not Mr. Smith but the Fifine Am8 is a solid choice!
What would you recommend? I used to have a Nuemann M1 47 tube. I liked it, but I was always wondering if the 87 would sound better on my voice I went to a legendary studio and did a mic shoot out into my surprise and everyone surprised the Shure sM7 B sounded better on my voice, the UA 87 and the M1 47 needless to say I went and bought an SM 7B I still have and I and I really like it. I also bought the UAD DLX microphone and I’m a little bit on the fence over which I won’t get into thing for sure whatever Mike I buy next I have to test it out because again it really isn’t a cliché. It’s the microphone that works for your voice not the brand name or the price that being said I’m not aware of all the different Mic going on these days like you are so what do you think I should test out, I’m a rock pop singer and I have a tenor voice. I have a very high falsetto.
Also another factor to point out I can really belt when I need to with the best of the singers so that being said the microphones gotta be able to handle the power of my voice or else I’ll get that awful distortion and yes, I know what you’re thinking then back up further away from the mic, but I do you know I know how to work the mic like a compressor, but I always tend to like to eat microphones to really get the richness of my voice. Thanks
The signature series sounds thicker.
This is the sweetspot between the RODE NT1 and the RODE NT1-A.. smooth warm low end and smooth presence boost for extra clarity on just the right amount.. It's either this one (RODE NT1 SIGNATURE SERIES) or the LEWITT LCT 440 PURE I'm getting, so hard to choose T_T
so signature series is way better than lewitt 240? Because when you add shockmount it comes to almost the same money and I have to choose.
@@escho1well bang for the buck and "general use", LCT 240 Pro wins even with the all the bits and bops adding up to the total. LCT 240 is a bit more shiny and has more presence than the RODE NT1 SS which is little bit more warmer and neutral.
Think of it this way (with budget in mind) if you just want to sound really good for general use, like gaming, streaming, discord, calls, then LCT wins for me hands down, since the Rode Nt1 Signature Series tends to lean more on people who use it for more professional related work since its really warm and neutral for better post production.
But aint no one stopping you from getting the Rode nt1, cuz let me tell you, that low self noise is amazing, specially if you are in a very low treated environment. Think of it as an investment if you want to switch from general use to doing voice overs, singing, rapping, audio book narrations etc. even as a hobby and not even for work.
@@escho1 Well, it depends on what you are going to use it for. I think of the LCT 240 Pro as quality step up for general, not so productive, use for like discord sessions, gaming, calls, etc., because it has a really high self noise of 19-20db which is honestly not optimal for people who do voice overs, singing, rapping, audio book narration, etc. specially when the room is not treated. So think of it this way, LCT 240 PRO is general everyday normal use and RODE NT1 SS is for more productive and professional needs because it has an incredibly low self noise of 4-4.5db. Keep in mind though, that does not mean the 240 pro sounds bad in anyway, its actually REALLY REALLY GOOD for that price point
Additionally, the LCT 240 is thinner and shinier than the RODE NT1 SS which is a bit warmer, more neutral, and has a really smooth high end boost that is not harsh. Then again, who's stopping you from getting the RODE NT1 SS, aside from money concerns.. think of it as an investment if you will
@@yevolution ty so much, i will buy the rode
@@escho1 aight brotha, happy buying
LOVE you videos man all the way from gambia❤❤.. u should give away one of these microphones.. it would help alot
Awesome 👍
Headphone?
Which is better? Rode NT1 Signature Series Rode NT1-a
So far, the biggest talking points I am seeing based on like 15 mins of research on this mic are that it has a shock mount, and pop filter. So what ? $40 mics have that. It doesn't even come with preamp, or an arm. lol
I think it was downgraded from gen 4. Black grill looks satisfying and older gen 4’s shock mount and pop filter was more expensive.
Agree. The 5th gen sounds cheaper, like the NT1-A, and I think the Signature Series has that same capsule. I liked the smoother, less harsh top end of the 4th gen capsule.
Rode NT1 signature best sounding
RODENT, they knew what they were doing!
This is no Budget it cost a lot in my country 😔
It costs the whole my salary
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Great video! I really love how you broke down the topic and explained. Your content aligns a lot with what I create too-I’ve been sharing similar tips on filmmaking and gear reviews. Would love for you to check out my RODE NT1 5th Gen review video when you have a moment! Keep up the awesome work!
Lewitt 440>
I’m wanting to buy the 440 but I’m wondering How do you handle the lack of smoothness on the 440? Is that something you can EQ out?
@@kurt-o0o i personally rarely have harshness issues on the mic, but i guess it also depends on the music you're making. The NT1 is a great mic don't get me wrong, but the 440 has more of that modern sound everyone is looking for
@@yungmiro5335 interesting, thanks for the info. yeah it has that bright modern sound for sure, and i didnt mean to portray it as being sibilant, but more specifically that it lacks smoothness. When i compare the 440 to the tlm 103 on audiotestkitchen the difference is substantial, perhaps lack of smoothness can be remedied by EQ? I really am new on this stuff
@@kurt-o0o yeah, im no expert by any means, it also depends on the instrument (vocalist), is it male, is it female, there are many factors to.decide which microphone is 'better'
In my opinion the lewitt just has that extra bit of detail, while the nt1 is warmer. Maybe the best thing is rent the 2 for a while and decide for yourself ;)
I generally very easily hear a difference between these 4 mics. I can't hear any difference between your 4 dry takes. All 4 takes sound 100% identical to my ears. Something's fishy.
This has to be an ad.
How can you be honest when you get paid to do a promotion.... 🧢
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250 is not budget. The at2020 for 80 bucks is budget.
This mic is $159
I got mine in red
Se me dañó en menos de un año :(, mala calidad!
great mic but the nt1 has no aura this shit gotta be the most BORING microphone EVERRR LMFAOOO but its great at the same time u cant hate on it its a good ass mic
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