Rode NT-SF1 Ambisonic Microphone

OVERVIEW
The SoundField by RØDE NT-SF1 is a revolutionary ambisonic microphone that captures 360° surround sound with height, in A-Format™ on four separate tracks. This collaboration between SoundField and RØDE Microphones offers broadcast quality sound at an unprecedented price. With its four true-condenser cardioid microphone capsules arranged in a tetrahedral array, the NT-SF1 records the entire spherical sound field with precision and clarity.

Whether recording for video games, sports broadcasts, feature films, or Virtual Reality content, the NT-SF1 is the perfect tool for all surround sound recording needs. Its A-Format™ recording can easily be converted to B-Format™ and manipulated in any direction during post-production using the free SoundField by RØDE Plugin. This microphone kit also includes a custom suspension shockmount, blimp-style windshield, and furry wind cover, all packaged in a beautiful presentation box.

SUMMARY
Direction: Cardoid
Microphone Type: Handheld
Phantom Power: 48
INCLUDED IN BOX
1x NT-SF1
1x NT-SF1 Shockmount
1x Pop Shield
1x Dead Cat
1x Mic Cable (1-4 XLR Breakout Cable)

About The Rode NT-SF1 Ambisonic Microphone
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 the 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.

Acoustic & Electrical
Acoustic Principle Externally Biased Condenser
Active Electronics Active Electronics JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range Frequency Range 20Hz – 20kHz
Output Impedance 63Ω
Equivalent Noise (A-weighted) 15 dBA
Maximum SPL 129 dB SPL
Sensitivity -30.4 dB re. 1 Volt/Pascal (30mV @ 94dB SPL, 1kHz)
Power Requirements Power Requirements 6.2mA @ 48V (Per Channel) Phantom Power
Mechanical
Material Brass
Colour Black
Weight (g) 286
Dimensions (L x W x H, mm) 45.7 w 192.3 x 45.7, diameter of body: 25.1

The NT-SF1 is a genuine SoundField surround-sound microphone available at an unprecedented price
Capture the entire soundstage as musicians perform, and pull and refine an incredible stereo recording (with fully adjustable polar pattern, width and height) afterwards
The NT-SF1 can be placed in the centre of a roundtable discussion and used to later extract spcific dialogue moment-to-moment, via automation of the included plug-in