RODE NT55 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone US-DA244FDA Like the NT5, the RODE 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 RODE's industry leading 10 year warranty. Key Features Externally biased condenser Cardioid or Omni polar pattern using included interchangable capsules Gold sputtered 1/2” capsule Three position PAD - 0dB, -10dB and -20dB Three position High-Pass Filter - flat, 75Hz and 150Hz Surface mount circuitry Low noise Available as Certified Matched Pair Technical Specifications Acoustic Principle Pressure Gradient Active Electronics JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer Capsule 0.50" Polar Pattern Cardioid Address Type End Frequency Range 20Hz - 20kHz Output Impedance 100 OHM Maximum SPL 136dBSPL Maximum Output Level 8.0mV (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1K OHM load) Sensitivity -38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.60mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted) 15dBA Power Options +48V phantom power Weight 110.00g Dimensions 145.00mmH x 20.00mmW x 20.00mmD Output XLR Output