Rode NT3 Multi-Powered Condenser Microphone

NT3 Multi-Powered Condenser Microphone description:

The Rode NT3 is a Studio and Location Multi Powered 3/4 inch diapragm, Condenser Microphone.

Intended for studio, stage and location work, this versatile handheld or stand mounted microphone incorporates a true externally polarized condenser (hyper-cardioid polar response) transducer with an internal capsule shock mounting system, and an ultra-low noise electronic circuit that has a high immunity to R.F. interference.

Incorporating a rugged welded and heat-treated mesh head and all metal body. The NT3 is supplied in a zip pouch with a windshield, stand mount and thread adaptor.

Rode NT3 Features:

• Transformerless output
• Internal capsule shock mounting
• Heavy duty Cast metal/satin nickel body
• High immunity to RF interference
• High strength welded and heat treated mesh head
• Premium quality surface mount components
• True condenser (externally biased)
• Hypercardioid polar response
• Full frequency response
• Battery status LED indicator and the NT 3 can be powered via 48-volt phantom or a single 9-volt alkaline battery if phantom power in not available
• RM3 (stand mount), ZP1 (zip pouch) WS1 (windshield) included with this microphone

Rode NT3 Specifications:

• Capsule: Externally polarised 19mm (3/4 inch) condenser
• Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Pickup Pattern: Hypercardioid
• Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Sensitivity: - 39dB re 1volt/pascal (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
• Packed Weight 680g (Mic only no battery 371g)