The RODE NT1-A is an incredibly quiet condenser microphone with a 1" cardioid capsule, supplied in a handy package together with a shock mount (spider), pop filter, dust cover, and XLR cable.

• Very quiet studio microphone - only 5dB-A self-noise
• 1" condenser capsule with gold-plated diaphragm
• Cardioid directional characteristic
• Wide dynamic and frequency range (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
• High max SPL - up to 137 dB
• Phantom power supply P48/P24
• Includes shock mount with SM6 pop filter, XLR cable, and dust cover
• Made in Australia
• Ten-year warranty (subject to registration of microphone on manufacturer's website)

On September 1, 2009, RODE celebrated 15 years since the introduction of the NT1, or NT1-A, microphone to the worldwide market. To mark the occasion, the company released a reissue of the microphone. The package now includes a cushioned holder, pop filter, cable, and dust cover.

The first pieces from 1995, then still labeled NT1, were to find their way into professional recording studios. The combination of clarity, large dynamic range, and high SPL contributed to their great popularity among professionals and home studio environments alike. The next step was to improve the design of the microphone housing and electronics, thereby reducing the inherent noise. After these modifications, the microphone is now known as the NT1-A, and in 2003 it became one of the best-selling microphones worldwide.  Now you don't miss anything about the microphone, it has a high-quality shock mount, a high-efficiency pop filter, a dust cover, and a 6-meter XLR cable.