Rode NT3

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Condenser Microphone

For stage and studio operation
Elastically mounted 3/4" true condenser capsule - externally polarized
Cardioid
Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Peak SPL: 140 dB
Sensitivity: 12 mV
Inherent noise: 16 dBA
Operated with 48 V phantom power or 9V battery (not included)
On/ off switch with battery status LED
Address type: front
Satined nickel-plated metal cast housing
Robust windscreen
Effective shielding RF interference
For outdoor recording and stage use
Ideal for recording choir, brass orchestra and other acoustic instruments
Thanks to good structure-borne noise suppression it can also be used as moderation microphone
Length: 20.6 cm
Diameter: 3.2 cm
Weight (without battery): 371 g
Incl. foam windscreen WS 3, RM3 stand clamp and ZP1 transport case

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Available since December 2000

Item number 143476

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Battery Powered Yes

Directional Microphone Yes

Stereo Pair No

switchable lowcut No

switchable pad No

characteristic cardoid

Condenser Microphone 1

Incl. Clamp 1

Polar Pattern Cardioid

£177

Free shipping incl. VAT

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Rode NT3 Bundle

£187

83 Customer ratings

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Brilliant mic!

stephen c 27.04.2014

Rode has built it's reputation on building quality mics, targeted to a given price range and end-use.

I can only say that I consider the NT3 an absolutely stand-out performer, especially as I focus on recording (predominantly female) vocals and occasionally acoustic guitar in my home studio and I wanted a quality pencil condenser mic which could also be easily portable and mobile.

This mic is very quiet, very clear, yet smooth across the spectrum with very good sensitivity and certainly manages to produce a close female vocal with both air and body. I also have an AKG C214 which is fantastic and probably worth 2 to 3 times the price and I can honestly say I rate the NT3 almost as highly. Remember, it is a 3/4" (not 1/2") capsule which I judge definitely makes a difference.

If I was starting out again and could only have one mic for sensible money, this would be it for all round quality and features, including portability and battery power. And if I couldn't afford the NT3, I'd buy the Rode M3, which I have also used and my son owns and uses on everything!

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Great microphone!

Noodlebums 20.04.2020

I bought this mic for recording samples on my digitakt. I've used for recording guitars, vocals. It's decent and a good price.

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Using a Rode NT3 to record Choirs

Robert8105 30.07.2015

I bought this microphone (two as a pair) to supplement my Rode NT-1a (also a pair) as the latter couldn't quite cover the breadth of the Choir and Ensemble I was asked to record in a live performance. The two NT3's admirable supplemented my recording task and did not appear to clash with each other being a good combination that I recommend to get a clear and crisp recording much admired by those that heard the recorded performance.

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Versatile

Defaoiteclan 04.07.2018

I use it for live and in studio, on Classical guitar and it does a good job. Very responsive, good dynamic range, for the price.
I have used it to record percussion and it did a good job there, too. Thumbs up.

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