The RØDE NT1-A. Winner of the Electronic Musician 2004 Editor’s Choice Award and the world’s quietest studio condenser microphone. This redesigned version of RØDE’s classic NT-1 has only 5 dBA of self-noise.The NT1-A has become an industry standard providing the warmth, extended dynamic range, clarity and high SPL capability usually only found with some of the most expensive microphones. Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT1-A is supplied with a shock mount and zip pouch.Large 1″ (25mm) capsule with gold plated diaphragmCardioid polar patternSelf noise of only 5dB (A)Ultra low noise, transformerless surface mount circuitryWide dynamic rangeGold plated output contactsTrue condenser (externally biased)Internal capsule shock mounting

Rode NT1-A

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Price: $229

The MXL Mic Mate™ Preamp & A/D Converter

Never miss that moment of inspiration
Plug any mic into your computer with the Mic Mate™ and enjoy studio quality results.

Recording into your Mac or PC has never been simpler.

This pocket sized device features a 16 bit Delta Sigma A/D converter with a sampling rate of 44.1 and 48.0 kHz. It provides 48V Phantom power for Condenser mics directly from your computers USB port.

The no hassle solution for mobile recording.

· Studio quality USB Microphone Preamp
· Supplies 48V Phantom Power for condenser microphones
· Plug and record with your favorite software
· No special drivers required
· Fully balanced low noise analog front end
· Analog gain control
· Compact travel size 0.85? OD x 5.75? Long
· Heavy duty diecast metal construction

MXL Mic Mate
Availability: Usually ships same/next day
Price: $79.99