Matched pair of stereo condenser recording microphones

If you intend on performing a stereo recording with two microphones then it’s rather important those two microphones are matched. (If you don’t have two mics that share the exact same characteristics then you’re leaving yourself wide open to anomalies in the recording.) The Rode NT-5s are designed to be just that – a matched, or identical, pair of microphones. This is their strong point and the aim of the Rode exercise. All too often, buying matched microphones costs an arm and a leg... not in this case! The Rode NT-5 stereo mic package is unbelievably affordable. Essentially, you get two matched cardioid condensers for less than the price of one of one mid-priced condenser. (The package also ships with two mic clips and windsocks that comfortably fit in a hard plastic case with inner foam lining.)

Rode NT-5 Specifications:

• Acoustic Principle: Externally polarised single diaphragm condenser transducer
• Capsule Size: 0.5" (13mm)
• Active Electronics: JFET Impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Directional Response: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1v/Pa ± 2 dB equivalent to 12mV/Pa where 1 Pa = 94dBSPL
• Equivalent Noise: <16 dBSPL, (A-weighted per IEC268-15)
• Maximum Output: +13.9 dBu @ 1% THD into 1k Ohm
• Dynamic Range: >128 dB
• Maximum SPL: 143 dB @ 1% THD into 1k Ohm
• Signal to Noise: 78dB
• Power Requirements: 4 mA, P48 Supply (38V–52V) 2 mA, P24 Supply (20V-26V)
• Packed Weight: 1.8kg (Mic only 100g)

The microphone operates in accordance with the above specifications to a minimum of 18V. It will operate with some performance degradation below 18V.)