SoundField by RØDE
SoundField invented the ambisonic microphone, A-Format™ and B-Format™ audio and revolutionised 3D audio production. Now RØDE has taken it a stage further and have used their advanced manufacturing techniques to deliver broadcast quality precision microphones at accessible prices.
The NT-SF1 records the entire spherical sound field. Every sound, every direction, perfectly. This means that later, in post-production, you can manipulate the sound. Alter the mic directivity, position and rotation. Create a full 7.1.4 surround mix. Create a fully head-tracked 360-degree soundscape for immersive video. Whether recording opera, a swamp or a feature film, the NT-SF1 offers unparalleled quality and flexibility.
TF-45C Capsule
The NT-SF1 uses the new Rode TF-45C condenser capsule. This completely new design breaks new ground in precision manufacturing. Machined to tolerances of less than 1 micron in state of the art fabrication facilities it delivers breathtaking clarity, sonic purity and exceptionally low noise.
The SoundField by RØDE Plugin processor
The new NT-SF1 is perfectly matched to the plugin ambisonic processor. The plug in has been designed to offer the most accurate spatialisation and sound reproduction when used with the NT-SF1.
Applications
The NT-SF1 is the perfect mic for a range of applications, from music recording through to capturing 3D soundscapes for VR applications. As productions increasingly require the use of surround or multi-channel spatial reproduction, the NT-SF1 should be part of every sound recordist's arsenal.
Accessories
The NT-SF1 comes in a full kit, including custom suspension shockmount, blimp-style windshield with furry wind cover all shipped in a beautiful presentation box.
Specifications
- Acoustic Principle Externally Biased Condenser
- Active Electronics JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
- Polar Pattern Cardioid Frequency Range 20Hz - 20kHz
- Output Impedance 63Ω
- Equivalent Noise (A-weighted) 17 dB SPL (as per IEC651)
- Maximum SPL 129 dB
- Sensitivity -30.4 dB re. 1 Volt/Pascal (30mV @ 94dB SPL, 1kHz)
- Power Requirements 6.2mA @ 48V (Per Channel) Phantom Power
- Frequency Response 30 Hz - 20 kHz ±3dB // 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±4dB
- Signal to noise Ratio 77 dB
- THD 129 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD, 600Ω load)
- Material Brass
- Colour Black
- Weight 286Gm
- Dimensions (L x W x H, mm) 45.7 w 192.3 x 45.7, diameter of body 25.1mm
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