Rode NT1 vs Rode NT1a Comparison (Versus Series)

Today we compare two popular microphones for home studios and voice over; the Rode NT1 and Rode NT1a to determine which is the best, and which one is right for you.

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00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Testing Parameters
00:36 - Build Quality Differences
00:53 - NT1 Spoken Word & Specs
01:28 - NT1a Spoken Word & Specs
01:49 - NT1 Polar Pattern Test
02:09 - Rode NT1 Polar Pattern Test
02:31 - Proximity Effect / Distance Test
02:47 - Keyboard Background Noise Test
03:02 - Music Test (Electric / Acoustic / Singing)
03:50 - Winner
03:56 - Specifications Analysis
04:48 - Frequency Response Analysis
05:40 - Use Case Analysis
07:10 - Summary
07:28 - Outro

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