Like the NT5, the RØDE NT55 is a small-diaphragm, true-condenser cardioid microphone, sometimes referred to as a 'pencil mic'. The NT55 adds both a three position pad (0, -10dB, -20dB) and three stage high pass filter (Off, 75Hz, 150Hz), and includes the interchangeable NT45-O omnidirectional capsule.
Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 1/2" capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.
Its tight cardioid pickup pattern also makes it ideal for use as an indoor dialogue microphone for filmmaking on a mic stand or boom.
Finished in durable satin nickel, the NT55 available as a single microphone or as an acoustically matched pair.
The NT55 is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RØDE's industry leading 10 year warranty.
NT55 Specifications
| Acoustic Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Active Electronics | JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer |
| Capsule | 0.50" |
| Polar Pattern |   |
| Address Type | End |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Output Impedance | 100Ω |
| Maximum SPL | 136dBSPL |
| Maximum Output Level | 8.0mV (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) |
| Sensitivity | -38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.60mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz |
| Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted) | 15dBA |
| Power Options |  |
| Weight | 110.00g |
| Dimensions | 145.00mmH x 20.00mmW x 20.00mmD |
| Output |  |
| Warranty | 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration here |
Listen & compare NT55 on RØDE Soundbooth Studio
Soundbooth Studio iPad app also Also available from the App store
Single (NT55-S)
Matched Pair (NT55-MP)
IN THE BOX:
NT55
Multi-Pattern 1/2" Condenser Microphones
NT45-O
Interchangeable Omnidirectional Capsule
RM5
Durable Microphone Clip