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The SoundField by RØDE NT-SF1 is a peerless ambisonic microphone that captures broadcast quality 360° surround sound (with height) in A-Format™ on four separate tracks. It is the first collaboration between the pioneering ambisonic brand SoundField (which invented the first commercial ambisonic microphone) and RØDE Microphones.

Precision manufactured from solid brass, the NT-SF1 uses four RØDE TF-45C ½” true-condenser cardioid microphone capsules arranged in a tetrahedral array to record the entire spherical sound field. Every sound, every direction, perfectly. Created in-house at RØDE’s Sydney HQ, the TF-45C is machined to tolerances of less than 1 micron in our state-of-the-art fabrication facilities. The result is a capsule with breathtaking clarity, sonic purity and exceptionally low noise.

Whether creating surround audio for video games, sports broadcasts, feature films or Virtual Reality (VR) content, the NT-SF1 is perfect for all surround sound recording and, because it is recorded in A-Format™ and easily converted to B-Format™, able to be manipulated in any direction in post-production.

Using the free SoundField by RØDE Plugin, you are the architect of the soundscape and can alter the mic directivity, position and rotation. Create a full 7.1.4 surround mix. Create a fully head-tracked 360-degree soundscape for immersive video. Whether recording opera, a swamp or a feature film, the NT-SF1 offers unparalleled quality and flexibility.

The SBR Plugin has all standard surround-sound set-ups including Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 and is supported by Protools, Q-base, Nuendo, Reaper and Logic in VST, AU or AAX formats, all with RØDE’s legendary ease-of-use.

The NT-SF1 comes in a full kit, including custom suspension shockmount, blimp-style windshield and furry wind cover. It is all shipped in a beautiful presentation box.

To download the free Plugin Processor please visit here.

NT-SF1 Specifications
ACOUSTIC & ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Acoustic PrincipleExternally Biased Condenser
Active ElectronicsJFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Polar PatternCardioid
Frequency Range20Hz – 20kHz
Output Impedance63Ω
Equivalent Noise (A-weighted)17 dB SPL (as per IEC651)
Maximum SPL129 dB SPL
Sensitivity-30.4 dB re. 1 Volt/Pascal (30mV @ 94dB SPL, 1kHz)
Power Requirements6.2mA @ 48V (Per Channel) Phantom Power
Frequency Response30 Hz – 20 kHz ±3dB // 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±4dB (Plot In folder)
Signal to noise Ratio77 dB
Input SPL @ 1% THD129 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD, 600Ω load)
Warranty10 year extended warranty when you register your microphone
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION
MaterialBrass
ColourBlack
Weight (g)286
Dimensions (L x W x H, mm)45.7 w 192.3 x 45.7, diameter of body: 25.1
Packed Weight (g)2960
Package Dimensions (L x W x H, mm)161 x 270 x 386