Topic: Rode NT5

[Mr. Bull]

Does anyone have experience using these or have an opinion?

Rode NT5 are 2 Acoustically Matched 1/2” Cardiod Condenser Microphone

http://www.rodemic.com/?pagename=Products&product=NT5

[Ryan Sims]

I'm pretty sure the consensus is that these are not a good choice for far-field recording like what we do.

Some opinions:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,86944.0.html

[Mr. Bull]

Cool thanks

I read about the Studio Project C-4's.  Would they fit the Far Field criteria better?

[Charlie Miller]

I use them as Drum Overhead mics, for which they are great. I wouldn't use them for anything else.

[NOLAfishwater]

I have a pair of NT5's and have pulled some really clean tapes with them. For the price, I think they are hard to beat. I have recorded in different size rooms and have had success. Never ran them outdoors from long distance. They were my first mics and still have them. Don't know if I will ever get rid of them. If I do, I will probably put them in the yardsale and keep them in the family.

Here are reviews from other websites:

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Microphone/product/Rode/NT-5/10/1

http://www.digitalplayroom.com/rode/Reviews/NT4&5/NT4&5p2.htm

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NT5/reviews/#anchor

[kirk97132]

I use them as Drum Overhead mics, for which they are great. I wouldn't use them for anything else.

I agree with Charlie.  I used a set for a Mule show in portland ( http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=28152 )and while they were ok they were a little thin and brittle sounding to me, YMMV.  But, they are good in loud environments like a drum rack and for that the sharpness would sound nice.  C4's for about the same, ADK A51s for about the same too or a LSD2 for a tad more money maybe?  kirk

[JiB97]

Cool thanks

I read about the Studio Project C-4's.  Would they fit the Far Field criteria better?

Yes, many users here use these mics and are very satisfied with the results.  I used to run them and was very pleased with them, considering the price.  They can be had for under $250 used, and more often than not, $200 used, which is what I sold mine for.

[ArchivalAudio]

So I usually use mine on stage for running matrix recordings
or FOB
I have used them farther away
always 110°ORTF
I like their sound
If I could afford some SMK140's I'd get those
but
personally I feel they are a great matched pair for their price

every one has their own ears
and it's all subjective
often at a given show
I may be the only taper

I like my Rode NT5's

what got me to get them was getting a digi-patch off of Charlie Miller's, NT2 onstage Rig  at a SKB show at the Crystal in like 2001...

I'd rather have some multi pattern mics.
but the NT5's were in my budget at the time

I think for up front or onstage they are great

but they are what I have
so I dont' often get othere choices

I did get to share running Busman's LSD-2 (in a bulmlein configuration) which sounds awesome, but it is huge!

any how there is my 2¢

peace