Rode NT1 Signature Black

A Good Microphone

About this microphone... I guess you've watched dozens of videos on YouTube and many reviews. The thing is, the sound there is what it is, due to the platform's limitations. I bought this microphone and tested it. Now, for the price, I recommend it with confidence. I also compared it with 5 other condenser microphones I own (LCT 240 Pro, ATH 2035, Shure Beta 87a, TLM 102, and Sennheiser MK4).

Aside from the TLM, all are in the same price range. Although I was skeptical, the moment I connected it and heard its tone, I said WOW. A warm, pleasant sound, with an extraordinary low end, no coloration, a tone that can be perfectly adjusted, nice mids, and high frequencies as well. It's rare for me to praise a product, but this microphone impressed me. For vocals, no comment. Compared to the listed microphones, it's second only to the TLM. Now, for instruments, the sound is cool, but there's a problem with versatility; it's big, hard to position, has a large shock mount, but can be used if needed. The build quality is quite rigid, it comes with accessories, and at this price, it's very good.

I've seen others compare it to much more expensive microphones, which is wrong; there's no way a 200 euro microphone can sound like a 3000 one. Of course, a Neumann U87, Manley Reference Cardioid, or Sony C800 will sound much better.

For soundcreation.ro, very fast delivery, but I didn't find the I Love Rode sticker in the package, the box seemed a bit unsealed, but the product and accessories were intact, with no signs of use, it doesn't bother me, but I'm waiting for the sticker.