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Key Features
Product Ref: 99802
The Rode NT1-A is a high-quality condenser microphone designed for capturing studio-grade vocal performances in immense detail. The NT1-A features a large 1-inch capsule with a gold-plate diaphragm and a cardoid polar pattern. These premium-grade components ensure you get the best possible performance from your microphone, capturing every nuance of your vocals and maintaining the tonal characteristics. The wide dynamic range spans from 20Hz – 20kHz, ensuring you capture everything from the bass in your voice to the high-end sparkle. The high sensitivity means even though its primarily suited for vocal recordings, it can also be used as an overhead microphone or for recording acoustic instruments.
One of the most unique and prominent features of the Rode NT1-A is the ultra-low-noise performance. The self-noise level of only 5dBa makes it one of the quietest studio microphones available on the market. The low noise performance optimises your audio performance, with its minimal operating noise ensuring the best possible signal integrity and clarity. The NT1-A is also a true condenser microphone, with an externally biased design and JFET impedance converter with a bipolar output buffer.
The accessory pack that comes complete with the microphone is designed to optimise your microphone’s performance. The vocal recording pack is comprised of a shock mount, pop filter, dust cover and 20 foot XLR cable. This provides you with everything you need to set up and get professional-grade recordings. The studio-grade pop shield helps to minimise sibilance and plosive sounds, boosting your audio quality. The shock-mount helps to hold the microphone in place within the cradle, minimising any operational or handling noise while in use. The high-quality microphone cable measures at 20 feet long, making it ideal for a range of spaces from studio to home recording setups. It also comes complete with a dust cover for preserving and protecting your microphone when it is not in use.
This highly versatile USB audio interface features a range of expansive inputs and outputs, providing you with all the connectivity needed for recording a wide range of devices. The ESI U22XT features a microphone preamp with XLR input and +48v Phantom Power support for dynamic and condenser microphones. This is perfect for recording studio-grade vocal tracks allowing you to utilise the 24-bit/96khZ sample rate to its full potential. There is also a Hi-Z instrument input with a 1/4'' connector allowing you to directly record guitar and bass signals via the interface. There is also a line input and output, with the input featuring an RCA connector and the output featuring a balanced 1/4'' TRS connector. There is also a headphone output with 1/4'' connector for monitoring purposes which can be controlled on the front panel.
As well as delivering stellar audio quality and a range of varied inputs and outputs for connecting and recording devices, the ESI U22XT also features a innovative design with a range of handy features. The front panel of the ESI U22XT features master volume control and monitoring control. The master volume control can be changed via the large rotary wheel, providing a visual representation of the master volume as well as being able to increase the volume with precision.
The unit features support for a range of professional audio drivers for Window and Mac including ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM, DirectWIRE and CoreAudio. The interface is also USB bus powered which means there is no need for an external power supply, combine this with its compact and portable design and you have a highly portable interface, perfect for musicians on the move. Additionally the interface comes complete with inTone 2 ESI Edition from Audified and Bitwig 8-Track software to allow you to get setup and start recording out of the box.
The Boom Mic Stand by Gear4music is height, tilt and swivel adjustable with a 830mm boom and a tripod base which keeps it stable during use. It is durable and robust to endure daily studio use and the demands of gigging.