Rode NT1000 Microphone: Large Diaphragm Microphone

With a low inherent noise of only 6 dBA and transformerless output circuitry, the RØDE NT1000 enables excellent vocal and instrumental recording. The NT1000 has also found many users who call it the ultimate microphone for overheads as well as for miking concert grand pianos. The 1" HF2 capsule, developed by RØDE and manufactured in Australia, is elastically mounted and with a dynamic range of 134 dB, a maximum sound pressure level of 140 dBA, and a frequency range of 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
Large HF2 capsule with gold-plated diaphragm
Extremely low-noise, transformerless SMD circuit
Directional characteristic: cardioid
Robust, satin-matte nickel-plated housing
Robust, welded and heat-treated mesh head
Capsule is internally elastically mounted
True, externally polarised condenser microphone
Very well suited to speech and vocal recordings