Question 1

Does the NT1 5th Generation have a headphone output for zero-latency monitoring?

Accepted Answer

The NT1 5th Generation doesn’t have an in-built headphone output for monitoring, but you can simply monitor with very low latency using either your computer’s in-built headphone output or an external audio interface.

Question 2

How do I monitor my audio when using the NT1 5th Generation?

Accepted Answer

You can monitor with low latency via your computer’s in-built headphone output or an external audio interface if you have one. Simply select the NT1 5th Generation as your input device and your desired output device in your DAW or audio software. To find out more about monitoring your audio, check out the user guide.

Question 3

Does 32-bit float recording work when using the XLR output?

Accepted Answer

The 32-bit float output is processed via the NT1 5th Generation’s in-built audio interface for the digital USB output only. The XLR output is a pure analog output, like a traditional studio condenser microphone so does not support 32-bit float recording. However, the incredibly low noise floor and dynamic range of the NT1 5th Generation is fully available on the XLR output and the NT1 5th Generation can be paired with any microphone preamp for capturing ultra-high-quality audio.

Question 4

I am recording in 32-bit float, but I am still hearing clipping. What is going on?

Accepted Answer

First of all, ensure that both the NT1 5th Generation and audio software you are using are set to 32-bit float mode (note: some DAWs do not support 32-bit float recording – check out the user guide [link] for step-by-step walkthroughs). Even in 32-bit float mode, you can still hear clipping while monitoring if the audio is too loud. Simply turn the mic input gain down and the clipping should disappear. Of course, in 32-bit float mode, you can still record this clipped audio and adjust after recording to remove the clipping.

If you are recording a very loud sound, it is possible you have exceeded the maximum SPL rating of the NT1 5th Generation. Like all microphones, the NT1 5th Generation has a maximum SPL (sound pressure level) which, when exceeded, can result in a small amount of distortion or clipping. The NT1 5th Gen has a max SPL of 142dB, which is very high and will only be exceeded by recording an extremely loud sound source or recording very close to the capsule.

Question 5

Does this sound different to the previous NT1 and NT1-A?

Accepted Answer

The NT1 5th Generation sounds practically identical to the fourth generation (all black) NT1 as it has the same HF6 capsule. The NT1-A features a different capsule and design to both of these microphones and has a slightly different sound signature.

Question 6

Do the XLR and USB outputs sound the same?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The USB and XLR outputs sound exactly the same. If you notice that the USB output sounds different to the XLR, you may have digital signal processing (DSP) activated. You can access the DSP settings via RØDE Central, RØDE Connect or UNIFY.

Question 7

How do I control the gain on the NT1 5th Generation?

Accepted Answer

There are a couple of ways to control the output gain of the NT1 5th Generation when recording using the USB output: via your computer’s sound settings; using the Audio MIDI Setup (on Mac) or custom ASIO driver (on Windows); or via RØDE Central, RØDE Connect or UNIFY. To find out more about setting your gain, check out the user guide.

Question 8

How do I use the 32-bit float output?

Accepted Answer

To use the NT1 5th Generation’s 32-bit float digital output, you need to connect to a computer via its USB output and ensure the bit-depth of the microphone and your DAW session is set to 32-bit. To find out more about using the 32-bit float output, check out the user guide.

Question 9

Is the self-noise the same on both the XLR and USB output?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both the XLR and USB output have a very low self-noise rating of just 4dbA. The NT1 5th Generation’s digital USB output features our ultra-low-noise Revolution Preamp technology, which does not increase the self-noise of the microphone.

Question 10

Can I use the XLR and the USB connection at the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not possible to use both XLR and USB simultaneously.

Question 11

Can I use any ASIO driver on my PC in order to use the 32-bit float output?

Accepted Answer

No. To use the NT1 5th Generation’s 32-bit float output with a Windows PC, you need to use its custom ASIO driver, which you can download here.

Question 12

What are the USB power requirements?

Accepted Answer

The NT1 5th Generation requires at least 5V of power via USB to operate. Most standard USB ports and hubs can provide this. If you are using a laptop on battery power, and your mic is not working, check that the USB settings are not defaulting to ‘power save’ mode, which can restrict the power available over USB, causing the mic to not work properly.

Question 13

Can we use one or more NT1 5th Generations with RØDE Connect? If so, will this record in 32-bit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can connect up to four  NT1 5th Generation microphones to RØDE Connect. Currently RØDE Connect does not support 32-bit float recording.

Question 14

Is the NT1 5th Generation compatible with RØDE Central?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use RØDE Central to control the input gain and processing on the NT1 5th Generation when connected via USB.

Question 15

Can you record directly into a smartphone or tablet with the NT1 5th Generation?

Accepted Answer

The NT1 5th Generation does not fully support connection to a smartphone or tablet as your device may not supply enough power for the microphone to operate.

Question 16

Can I use 32-bit float recording with Adobe Audition?

Accepted Answer

32-bit float recording is supported on Adobe Audition on Mac, but it is not supported on Windows. To see a list of DAWs that support 32-bit float on Mac and Windows, click here.

Question 17

What type of USB connection does the NT1 5th Generation have?

Accepted Answer

The NT1 5th Generation features a Hi-speed USB 2.0 connection, with a USB-C connector.

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