Rode NT1 Signature Series Red Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Rode NT1 Signature Series Red: Iconic Sound, Striking Color

The Rode NT1 Signature Series Red is a large-diaphragm cardioid studio condenser microphone that delivers the legendary NT1 sound in a bold, striking red finish. It carries the warm, silky HF6 character, the world's-quietest 4 dB(A) noise floor, and the versatility that made the NT1 a studio staple, in a color with unmistakable presence. For the gamer, streamer, or vocalist who wants a microphone as expressive as their setup, red makes a statement while it captures a professional sound.

A Striking Red Finish With Unmistakable Presence

The red colorway is bold and confident, commanding attention on camera and anchoring a gaming or streaming rig with a strong accent color. Rode applies it as a highly durable finish that resists the scuffs and scratches of daily use, so it keeps its bold look session after session. Like every NT1 Signature Series, it is designed and made in Rode's precision facilities in Sydney, Australia.

A Legendary Voice, Now the Quietest of Its Kind

The sound comes from Rode's HF6 one-inch true condenser capsule, the same warm, silky signature that has made the NT1 the studio standard for a generation of creators. It renders rich bass, detailed mids, and a clear, airy top end with a smooth frequency response that flatters voices and instruments alike. And it does so with remarkable silence: equivalent self-noise of just 4 dB(A) makes the NT1 Signature Series the world's quietest studio condenser microphone, letting delicate detail come through clean even when the room is far from perfect.

Tight Cardioid Pickup, Big Dynamic Range

A cardioid polar pattern keeps the NT1 Signature Series focused on what is in front of it and rejects off-axis sound from the sides and behind — a vital feature for recording clean audio in rooms that are not acoustically treated. Its high sensitivity captures subtle detail, and a 142 dB maximum SPL gives it the headroom to take loud sources in stride, from a powerful vocal to a guitar cabinet. The microphone runs on standard P48 phantom power and outputs a balanced signal on a 3-pin XLR into any interface, mixer, or preamp.

Made for Streams, Podcasts, and Vocals

The NT1 Signature Series Red covers the full range of creator work. Its cardioid pattern and 4 dB(A) noise floor keep streams and podcasts clean in rooms without treatment; its warm, detailed HF6 voice flatters singing and speech; and 142 dB of SPL headroom lets it handle acoustic guitar and louder instruments with ease. The striking color is the only thing that changes — the performance is pure NT1.

Who the Red NT1 Signature Series Is For

This edition is for the streamer, gamer, or musician who wants a microphone with presence to match their setup. You get the trusted NT1 sound — HF6 capsule, cardioid focus, world's-quietest noise — in a bold red that stands out on camera. It ships ready to record with a studio-grade SM6 shock mount and pop filter and an XLR cable.