RODE Microphones NT5 User manual

NT5Instruction

Manual

(EMC, LVD)

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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.

NT5

Peter Freedman

Sydney, Australia

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Speciﬁcations:

Capsule: Externally polarised

1/2” (13 mm) pressure

gradient condenser.

Active Electronics: JFET Impedance converter

with bipolar output buffer.

Pick-up Patter: Cardioid (see graph)

Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (see graph)

Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 v/Pa +/- 2 dB

equivalent to 12 mV/Pa where

1 Pa = 94 dB SPL.

Equivalent Noise: <16 dB SPL

(A-weighted per IEC268-15)

Maximum Output: +13.9 dBu @ 1% THD into 1 k

Dynamic Range: >128 dB

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

Signal/Noise Ratio: 78 dB

Power Requirements:

4 mA, P48 supply (38 V~52 V),

2 mA, P24 supply (20 V~26 V).

Packed Weight: 386 g (Mic only 101 g)

Dimensions: Diameter: 20 mm

Length: 118 mm

Frequency Response:

Polar Pattern:

dB re 1 V./Pa

-10

-20

-30

-40

20 Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000

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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

• ZP1 Pouch.

Accessories:

• RM5 Stand Mount plus a 3/8” x 5/8”

Thread Adaptor

• WS5 Wind Shield

• ZP1 Pouch

Operation and Applications:

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 48 V 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 comes 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 the 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 Pin 2+, Pin 3 – and

Pin 1 Earth (Ground).

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Operation and Applications: cont.

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. To achieve the

best sound quality we recommend that you ﬁrst

change the acoustic properties of the recording

space itself. (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, 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.

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 supplied (RM5)

Stand Mount.

3. After use, the NT5 should be removed from its

stand, wiped with a dry soft cloth and placed in

its pouch. 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.

Warranty Service:

All products are warrantied 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.

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International:

RØDE Microphones.

Unit 2/107 Carnarvon Street

Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia

Ph: 61 2 9648 5855

Fax: 61 2 9648 2455

USA:

RØDE Microphones LLC

P.O. Box 3279

Torrance, CA 90510-3279

Ph: 877 328 7456 (Toll Free Within the US)

Ph: 310 328 7456

Fax: 310 328 7180

Technical Support:

For information and technical support

questions contact:

[email protected]

In the Unites States and Puerto Rico, contact:

[email protected]

or call 877 328 7456 toll free

or 310 328 7456

In Australia, contact:

[email protected]

or call: (02) 9648 5855

Anywhere except Australia, the United States

and Puerto Rico, contact:

[email protected]

Australia: 61 2 9648 5855

www.rodemic.com

NT5 Single - v 1.0a 01/05/05 Subject to change witout notice

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