Rode NT3 Medium-diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Description
The NT3 is the definition of a studio workhorse. Featuring an end-address 3/4″ gold-sputtered true-condenser transducer it provides incredible detail on almost any instrument you can imagine.
Intended for studio, stage and location work, this versatile handheld, stand or boompole mounted microphone will give great results on drums, percussion, acoustic guitar, guitar amps, piano and all acoustic instruments as well as detailed voice reproduction when used as a handheld presentation microphone or indoor boom mic.
For further versatility the NT3 can be powered by either P48 phantom power, or via a 9V battery for situations when power isn’t available via the console or camera. Its rugged and durable all-metal body and mesh head ensure that it is well protected both in the studio and out in the field.
RODE NT3 Condenser Microphone Features:
- Capsule: Externally polarized 19mm (3/4″) condenser
- Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
- Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20 kHz
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Sensitivity: -39dB re 1V/Pa (12mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-2dB
- Equivalent Noise: <17 dBA (“A”-weighted per `IEC268-15)
- Maximum Output: +9.5dBu (@ 1% THD into 1K)
- Dynamic Range: > 123dB (per IEC268-15)
- Maximum SPL: 140dB SPL (@ 1% THD into 1K)
- Signal/Noise Ratio: > 77dB (per IEC268-15)
- Power Requirements: P48, P24, P12 phantom 9V battery




