Rode NT-SF1
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The essentials to know about the RODE NT-SF1 ambisonic microphone
The essentials to know about the RODE NT-SF1 ambisonic microphone
- Full spherical capture: records the entire sound field for flexible spatialization in post-production (direction, position, rotation).
- Premium recording quality: 4 TF-45C capsules, very low noise, high sensitivity and a flat frequency response for realistic ambience.
- Streamlined studio and post-production workflow: supplied with the SoundField by RODE plug-in (VST/AAX/AU) for decoding and shaping your sound field.
- Designed for field use: Cerakote finishing (scratch-resistant ceramic coating) and a complete accessory package (shock mount, pop filter, windshield, multi-XLR cable).
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A Microphone Designed for Modern Immersive Recording
The NT-SF1 is aimed at sound engineers and creators who want to move beyond simple stereo to truly immersive capture. Its ambisonic approach lets you record a usable sound âsphereâ that can then be adapted to the needs of the project, rather than locking in an image at the time of recording. The result is a microphone that is particularly well suited to todayâs productions, where audio needs to adapt to the visuals, the edit and the delivery formats (cinema, installations, immersive content).
Who is the NT-SF1 for, and where does it make a difference?
The RODE NT-SF1 is ideal if you produce content where ambience and space are just as important as the source: feature film production, opera recording, documentaries, sound design, natural ambiences (marshes, forests, cities), or immersive video. In the studio, it becomes a powerful tool for creating 360-degree soundscapes and coherent natural reverberation, or for capturing a room and then placing it precisely within a mix.
As it delivers multiple channels via a dedicated cable (10-pin XLR output to 4 x 3-pin XLR), it integrates naturally into a production chain equipped with four high-quality microphone preamps and an audio interface capable of recording four tracks simultaneously. That is exactly what you expect from a spatial recording microphone: a clean, detailed foundation, ready to be âunfoldedâ in the mix.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 20 Hz | Directivity | omnidirectional |
| Frequency response - end | 20 kHz | Connection | XLR |
| Category | wired microphone | Color | Black |
| Capsules | 4x TF-45C capsules | Finishing | Cerakote, highly robust casing with a scratch-resistant ceramic coating |
| Noise | very low noise | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 45 x 45 x 192 mm |
| Sensitivity | high | Weight | 286 g |
| Frequency response | flat | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What audio interface is required to use the RODE NT-SF1?
Recording requires four microphone preamps and an interface capable of capturing four tracks simultaneously. The dedicated cable splits the microphone's 10-pin XLR output into four 3-pin XLR connectors.
Does the NT-SF1 allow for 360-degree sound production?
Ambisonic capture using four TF-45C capsules enables reconstruction of a 360-degree sound scene in post-production. The SoundField by RODE plugin, provided in VST, AAX, and AU formats, handles decoding and spatial shaping. This allows creation of surround mixes up to 7.1.4.
Is it possible to correct the sound orientation after shooting?
After recording, it is possible to adjust directivity, shift the listening axis, or automate rotations to adapt the sound to camera movements.
What accessories are included with this ambisonic microphone?
The package includes an NT-SF1 suspension, a Pop Shield, and a Dead Cat furry windscreen. These accessories reduce handling noise, plosives, and wind effects outdoors.
Is this microphone suitable for nature ambiances and sound design?
Its frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, combined with high sensitivity and very low noise, favors capturing fine textures and distant ambiances. The scratch-resistant Cerakote housing supports field recordings.
