The latest evolution of RØDEs iconic original studio microphone, the NT1 5th Generation preserves the legendary sound quality that made its predecessor the go-to studio microphone for countless creators while introducing cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology. NT1 5th Generation is the worlds first studio microphone to offer both XLR and USB connectivity, featuring an on-board audio interface with studio-grade digital output, featuring a ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp, high-resolution (192Khz) A/D conversion, advanced digital signal processing, and 32-bit float digital recording. The NT1 5th Generation is just at home plugged directly into a laptop as it is hooked up to a professional mixing console, and with a smooth frequency response, high SPL handling and the worlds lowest self-noise for a studio condenser microphone. It's ideal in a wide range of applications, from recording voiceovers or podcasts to capturing vocals, guitars, drums or piano the ultimate studio microphone.