RODE NT1 Signature Review — Best XLR Mic Under $200?

The RODE NT-1 Signature Series microphone is at the intersection of both great audio quality and a reasonable price for podcasters, streamers, and video creators. In this video I’m going to unbox, setup, and give you a test recording of just how great this $160 XLR microphone sounds versus the competition. 🛒 ITEMS MENTIONED (affiliate links): ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:34 - Unboxing 0:55 - Initial Impressions 1:28 - Audio Test 3:10 - Low Noise Floor & Cardioid Pattern 4:07 - What I Don&Like 4:26 - Who The NT1 Is Great For 5:18 - Conclusion I love the look and feel of this NT1. This one is matte black except for the silver top. It also comes in red, green, purple, pink, or blue if you’re more into a specific color aesthetic for your setup. It has a rugged aluminum finish, seems to be resistant to scratches, and just feels like a professional grade piece of audio equipment. One of the best things about the RODE NT1 is that it has an extremely low noise floor. (Just 4dBA.) RODE is claiming it is “the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone”. This means you won’t get any hiss or background noise in your recordings. It also picks up sound in a really small cardoid polar pattern, which really helps to eliminate background noise. It is still a condenser microphone, so it will pick up a bit more room sound than some dynamic microphones, but in the right environment, it can sound great. I think this microphone sits is a sweet spot price wise, around that $150...