RODE NT1-A worth $100 ?

[Iron Chef of Vag]

I saw one down at a local pawn shop for a little under 100 bucks but without the shock mount, would you say it was worth it for some Clean vocals and maybe some acoustic guitar?

 

[Metaltastic]

Yeah, I've used it a lot on both clean and even growled vocals, and I like it a lot, especially for that price!

 

[Jarkko Mattheiszen]

I really haven't dug the old NT-1's, but the newer, silver NT-1A's are completely usable and nice budget condensers. Works just fine on acoustic guitar and vocals.

 

[KillFrenzy]

Absolutely worths over 100 bucks

 

[updog]

get it now

 

[Joematthews]

I really haven't dug the old NT-1's.

Mine have a very wierd upper mid 'density' or presence which can make them seem strange to use. They work very well for female vocals and for people who's voices would normally seem a bit weak, but terrible on people with loud boomy voices. They are OK on acoustic.

I'd get the newer one in a flash.

Joe

 

[Iron Chef of Vag]

bought!

 

[updog]

It appears to be in a good condition too. Congrats!

 

[Joematthews]

 

[Tower Sound]

Hey guys,
I work for a St. Louis sound system rental company, and we just did a little blog post about the NT1-A, with some specs and a video of the mic in action. Thought it might be helpul for this conversation.
Check it out here.

 

[if6was9]

I've the old Nt1 and I like it enough that I'm gonn ahold onto it when I get some new mics.
It can be too bright for some voices but I really like it on hats and as the mid in a mid-side arrangemeent for drum rooms.

Been acting up on me lately though, didn't work for a session I tried it on recently but when I tried it again it seemed ok.

For under 100$ it's totally worth it.

 

[derekmoffat]

he already bought it... two years ago.