The 'SoundField by RØDE' NT-SF1 is a peerless ambisonic microphone that captures broadcast-quality 360° surround sound, offering unprecedented sonic possibilities for use in VR, sound design, immersive audio, and experimental recording applications. The NT-SF1 is the first collaboration between ambisonic pioneers SoundField (who invented the first commercial ambisonic microphone) and RØDE. Key Features Captures broadcast-quality 360° surround sound (with height) in A-Format™ on four separate tracks Four RØDE TF-45C ½-inch true-condenser cardioid microphone capsules arranged in a tetrahedral array Endless processing possibilities via the free 'SoundField by RØDE' plug-in Output to all formats, from stereo to 7.1.4 surround sound Comes in a complete recording kit, including a custom suspension shockmount, Blimp-style windshield and furry wind cover Specifications Acoustic Principle Externally Biased Condenser Active Electronics JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer Polar Pattern Cardioid Frequency Range 20 Hz – 20 kHz Alternate: 30 Hz – 20 kHz ±3 dB // 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±4 dB Output Impedance 63 Ω Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted) 17 dB SPL (as per IEC651) Maximum SPL 129 dB SPL Sensitivity -30.4 dB re 1 V/Pa (30 mV @ 94 dB SPL, 1 kHz) Power Requirements 6.2 mA @ 48V Phantom Power (per channel) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 77 dB Input SPL @ 1% THD 129 dB SPL (1 kHz @ 1% THD, 600 Ω load)