RODE NT1 (5th Gen) VS (4th Gen): Which Mic Should You Buy?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2024
- I'm comparing the RODE NT1 (5th Gen) vs RODE NT1 (4th Gen) Mics!
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0:00 - INTRO
0:21 - PRICE
0:37 - WHAT COMES IN THE BOX
0:51 - SPECS
1:09 - 5TH GEN NEW FEATURES
2:12- AUDIO TEST
3:29 - OVERALL THOUGHTS
3:54 - WHICH MIC SHOULD YOU BUY?
If you're a musician or producer looking for the perfect mic for your music, then you need to check out the new Rode NT1 microphone! This mic has changed the game, and is definitely worth a try if you're in the market for a new mic.
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This was really helpful. Thank you very much for your high quality work! Finally convinced to get 4th gen ;)
You’re very welcome, glad to help! 😊
I had the 4th gen used it mildly for 3 years, one day, recently, it stopped working. I went to the Rode website registered my mic and sent them an email about the problem, they responded very quickly and they are sending me a replacement with the new 5th gen.
There customer support and product quality is really good. I didn't have any problems with the quality of the 4th gen but the new features of the 5th gen looks quite impressive.
I’m glad you were able to get a replacement! Rode has truly been wonderful to work with here on the channel and their team is awesome! They even made my first channel giveaway (Rode NT1 Signature Series mic) possible which was really exciting 😊 both great mics for sure! 👍
Nt1 4th is definitely more natural, for 5th generation rode company says it has the same character but 5th gen it is brighter imo. 4th Gen for me Thank you.
Hey Ugur Soygur, thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts! I also prefer the 4th generation :)
4th gen❤
Thanks man fire video
You’re very welcome! Glad to help 😊
Really a Great Review.❤️ Very confused between them through!! Warmer sounding Nt1 or more features Nt1 5th gen
Thank you so much! I would say if you have an audio interface already, then go with the 4th gen, if you don’t then go with the 5th gen.
Valuable content and test
Thank you! Glad you found value in the content.
I found they sounded very very similar. But what I found was the 4th felt more clear and detailed compared to the 5th which was a tad lesser imho.
Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts! I also prefer the 4th Generation because of its flat frequency response.
They sound pretty similar. The difference I feel is more from they are two different takes, and the 4th gen seems a bit louder from the waveform than 5th's
@@jasonhe6947 thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊
Hi dude … which is better for singing vocal and live music sound?? Which you prefer??🙏🏻❤️
Hey Mostafa Bakhtiari! It really comes down to personal preference. If you prefer mics with more of a neutral sound, and you don't mind investing in an audio interface, then go with the 4th Generation amzn.to/3BUuKfy . However, if you prefer microphones with a brighter tone and you want to save money by using a USBC cable to connect it straight into your computer, then go with the 5th Gen amzn.to/3YYh8sd . Personally, I prefer the sound of the 4th Gen on my voice but the 5th gen is more cost effective.
Hope this helps!
What version is better for recording a live band on my MacBook Air M2 (Only USB-C ports) and is there a better condenser mic that would be better for recording a live band with just one mic or multitracking Guitar/Drums/Bass? I’m new to recording and need something simple
If you need the mic to be used with a USB-C cable, then the NT1 5th Gen will be the best option for you.
I bought the first gen of the NT-1A. It still sees work in the studio. Works great on a Lot of voices.
Awesome! Glad it’s been working for you 😊
Hi! But for the 5th generation you can also use XLR and connect through an interface no? 🧐
Yes you can!
I really like the 4th Gen better. What other things do I need to get besides the interface and which interface and items do you recommend to purchase?
Thank you a lot. ❤️
To build a complete home studio, here are the essentials you need:
1. Computer
2. DAW (recording software)
3. Audio Interface
4. Microphone
5. Closed Back Studio Headphones
I’ve made other videos going over this, here are some links you might find helpful:
th-cam.com/video/VB4zfnZXWQs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mb_QTcu2yE3gd4gZ
th-cam.com/video/cB6SZLqYbAw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pfV_ezqzPw3gxTHh
th-cam.com/video/uEp1dFmw8Eg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gtYnPCNX_344UjIq
th-cam.com/video/xlhnLpI7evg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9-LAT7rJ1UzJOBJe
I really like this video clip, it really made my decision to buy the Rode N1 right. Thank you.
Thank you for leaving a comment, I’m happy it helped you 😊
Hello! It is possible to use the Rode Connect with XLR or just with USB?
You can use with both USB and XLR but can only record 32bit float with USB 5th Gen.
can I ask how long you've had your 4th gen? Rode has changed the frequency response chart for the NT1 4th gen. It now mirrors that of the 5th gen. I just bought an 4th gen NT1 but am finding it more sibilant than I expected. I'm wondering if they have changed the spec of the NT1 4th gen. and the newer ones sound more like the 5th gen. thank you for your video!
I’ve owned the 4th gen for the past 3 years. Yes, I believe they have changed the charts in their website but based on the sound and the spec sheet that came in my original box, the 4th gen has more of a neutral/warm response while the 5th gen has a brighter sound.
Since you have a slightly older one, could I suggest you do a comparison between a newly purchased 4th gen and yours? Listening to your vid and others, I agree. I like the neutral sound of the 4th gen which is why i bought one. It sounds very good and I’m happy with it but it is brighter more sibilant than expected. Now that I see this different chart on their website (mic did not come with a spec sheet) I’m wondering if they’ve made a change to the 4th gen. Want to figure this out before the return window closes. Thanks for your awesome video.
@@AdmiralBoots unfortunately I’m not at the point that I can purchase a new one for one single video. Maybe in the future! I have also compared the 4th gen to the newly released signature series:
th-cam.com/video/MRMo-_tDX5k/w-d-xo.html
Is there latency with using the type c for the 5th gen, I had a mic in the past that was usb connected to the computer an it had bad latency an I wasn’t able to connect it to an audio interface
I did not notice latency when I tested the 5th Generation using the USBC connection. If you do, bring down the buffer size in your recording software and if you use Logic Pro, make sure to select “low latency monitoring” in the settings. Hope it helps! 😊
@@homestudioacademy much appreciated!
@@FreshPrintz_ you’re very welcome!
Can you out it in a Scarlett i don’t have an Apollo.
Yes, you can connect them to any audio interface (including the Scarlett)
what camera are you using
The Sony ZVE10. I started filming TH-cam videos on my iPhone but after over a year, I upgraded and am really happy with the results.
I hate that silver grill on the black one on the 5th gen. They should have made an all black version available too.
Hey Unboxing Ideas! I also prefer the look of the 4th Gen NT1
5th gen is the nt1a .they just painted the bottom half black
@@jrowzeyfilms it does sound closer to the NT1A to my ears but according to the spec sheet from their official website: rode.com/en-us/microphones/studio-condenser/nt1-5th-generation , it's based on the NT1.
Buit in preamp only works with USB mode?
Yes, the built in preamp on the Rode NT1 5th Gen mic only works if using the USBC connection straight into your computer. If you plug the mic into an audio interface, it will use the interface’s preamp.
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Nice job. I prefer the 4th Gen sound.
Thanks Jeffy G! I preferred the overall sound of 4th Gen as well.
However, I do like the flexibility of the USBC from the 5th generation and if I was to start everything all over again I think I would pick the new one to save some $.
@@homestudioacademydoes it sound good when in USBC? Can you mix vocals and everything in headphones via laptop headphones jack?
the USBC sounds pretty much identical to the XLR and yes it’s possible to mix in headphones
It's pretty evident that rode probably did cheap out on components for the NT1 5th generation and thus the sound quality is not as good as the 4th gen. They are now saying that these are the same microphones and have even replaced the frequency response graph of 4th gen with the 5th gen's graph 😐
Anyways, thank you for the video. The 4th gen sounds cleaner and clearer and the 5th Gen is a bit harsh imo.
They sound close in my opinion, but at the end of the day I agree and I prefer the 4th gen due to its more neutral response. However, for most people trying to just get into recording, the USBC cable on the 5th Gen eliminates $100 by not needing to buy an audio interface which is very appealing for people on a budget.
Preferred 4th. Like the clarity.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 😊
I wanted to hear the 5th gen on USB vs 5th gen on XLR
I could not hear any significant difference between using the usb connection and the xlr going through an audio interface when I tested it at home. For that reason and for not wanting to make the video long, I chose to leave it as is.
It also seems that the sound recording was better in the 4 generation, but the music sound was better in the 5 generation version 😍
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊
I like the 4th Gen better for spoken word while the 5th gen for the guitar. Both sound great on singing vocals.
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I have a question: Which is better for voiceover, the fifth or fourth generation?
@@sabiqzamank it comes down to personal preference. If you prefer a more neutral sound, I recommend the 4th generation. If you prefer a brighter sound, then go with the 5th generation.
My personal favorite for spoken word is the 4th generation. Hope it helps! 😊
is the interface worth it? thanks let me know
Depends on your needs.
If you only plan to record your sources one at a time using the mic, then save $ and just get the 5th gen amzn.to/3YYh8sd which comes with a USBC cable.
However, if you plan to record multiple sources and need more than 1 input, an interface will come in handy so I would go for the 4th generation amzn.to/3BUuKfy
@@homestudioacademy Thank you for the reply! What interface do you use?
@@AalissaGrayMusic I use the Universal Audio Apollo Twin.
Here is a review of it: th-cam.com/video/E-4PdvJZ6eY/w-d-xo.html
I also made other reviews for other interfaces at different price points:
AUDIENT ID24 ($399)
th-cam.com/video/NUrSIKZwsmI/w-d-xo.html
EVO4 ($129)
th-cam.com/video/-6KwLO3m0FQ/w-d-xo.html
Hope it helps!
@@homestudioacademy thank you ☺️ definitely adding to cart!!
@@AalissaGrayMusic thanks for supporting the channel 😊
I thought they had the same frequency response curve?
No, they are slightly different. 5th gen has more highs while 4th is a bit more neutral
Are you sure though you compare 4th Gen. To 5th Gen? Maybe yours is actually the 3rd gen? Because if you go to the website of RODE and click on the data sheet link of the NT1 you’re getting a data sheet, where the response pretty much is identical to the 5th Gen. Granted, there are also links to a data sheet, where the response is flatter. Did you check, which generation you actually have? After all, the 5th generation was the first to have its generation put into the name. Maybe, the 4th generation is the one that comes with the SM6 mount, instead of the SMR, and the mount wasn’t the only thing that changed?
@@MichaelW.1980 they changed the graph of the 4th gen frequency response to be the same as the 5th gen hours after the 5th was officially out
Thanks for the review explains why the 4th generation costs more then the 5th
Glad you found it helpful! 😊
Which one is closer to your real voice? Thanks!
Since I have a pretty sibilant voice, I preferred the NT1 4th gen for spoken word because it has a more of a neutral sound.
@@homestudioacademy muchas gracias
NT1 4th gen. is best neutral sounding microphone.
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RODE NT1 (5th GEN
can i use the 5th generation software in the 4th generation?
I believe Rode Connect software works with any Rode mic but the “unclippable gain / 32bit float” is only available on the 5th gen. I would double check on Rode’s official website before making a purchase though.
@@homestudioacademy thankyou so much🙏🙏
@@nancyijon3769 you’re very welcome!
Nt1 4th generation is warmer. Nt1 5th generation is more close to NT1a.
Hey Life Dimensions, I definitely agree!
100% true finding. NT1 4 gen is better.
@@HarvinderSingh-yy8th I also agree that the 4th gen had a better tone overall.
Correct fingings.
4gen best.💓
I also prefer the 4th gen for spoken word 😊
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NT1 5th gen is more complex. So the chances of failure are high. Also it's sound is cheap. And it's hassle to handle as it's software driven. I got a 4th gen
I still prefer the 4th gen but for some people the 5th gen is more cost effective, gives the ability to connect straight into their computer without needing and audio interface which can save $.
4th generation is better.
I also prefer the 4th gen for its neutral response. 😊
yep, thats why its cheaper, the sound...
I also prefer the 4th gen for more of a neutral sound
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