Im getting th itch to buy some new microphones again. Has anyone got much experience with the rode NT4 at all? Looking for some decent condensors for overheads.
Rode NT4
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Not too sure about NT4's, but I have used and am always hearing good things about a matched pair of NT5's for overheads (amongst other things). I'd recommend them or some SE3's for OH, on a fairly low budget.
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NT5 are ok but no pad or roll-off on them, that's a pity...
I wouldn't go for NT4 for the reason ~BURNY~ explained.
If you can, go for AKG C451, much much better in my experience.
I wouldn't go for NT4 for the reason ~BURNY~ explained.
If you can, go for AKG C451, much much better in my experience.
Ive already got a pair of SE3s and love em. Ive also got an AT4033 and an AKG C414 but only one of each. I think I already know the anser for this but while one should I get a friend for?
Sloan
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A did a track in a friend's studio a few weeks ago with NT5's and they sounded really good.
I myself use MXL 603's and I really like them - enough that I bought another pair. Look on ebay, I got the last pair for only $75.
I do believe the NT5's sound a bit smoother, but in a dense metal mix, it may not be all that noticeable.
I myself use MXL 603's and I really like them - enough that I bought another pair. Look on ebay, I got the last pair for only $75.
I do believe the NT5's sound a bit smoother, but in a dense metal mix, it may not be all that noticeable.
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I opted for the NT4 over the matched NT5s only because of my interest in field recording. Separable SDCs would be far more flexible for in-studio use.
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I can imagine the NT-4 would kick ass on acoustics, and might be cool for vocals - psuedo double tracking effect by panning each side and maybe shifting one a few m/s.
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I have a pair of NT5s. Since I don't have a massive mic locker or a huge budget, they're my usual go-to mics for overheads. They're the best inexpensive small condenser I've used.
They're pretty natural sounding, without the usual harshness that comes with inexpensive SDCs, so they do a wonderful job capturing cymbals and acoustic guitars. I've had success combining them with a 57 or similar dynamic on guitar cabs as well.
I haven't tried them on snare, toms, bass or vox (hey- whatever works!) yet. My drummer's got a new custom kit from Peace arriving soon- he's an endorsee- as well as a killer custom brass snare from them, so we'll probably stick the NT5s on a few different sources to build some sample sets for our new album.
They're pretty natural sounding, without the usual harshness that comes with inexpensive SDCs, so they do a wonderful job capturing cymbals and acoustic guitars. I've had success combining them with a 57 or similar dynamic on guitar cabs as well.
I haven't tried them on snare, toms, bass or vox (hey- whatever works!) yet. My drummer's got a new custom kit from Peace arriving soon- he's an endorsee- as well as a killer custom brass snare from them, so we'll probably stick the NT5s on a few different sources to build some sample sets for our new album.
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I use NT-5s, but rode have just brouhgt out NT-6s, which have 3 different polar patterns and your pads. Good thing is, they are only a little bigger than the NT-5s
NT4 is a real cool room mic, not really for OH in my opinion. But a room mic can really help your cymbals IMO.
