Rode NT-SF1 Ambisonic Surround Sound Microphone

Rode NT-SF1 Ambisonic Surround Sound 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 our 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 10-Pin XLR to 4 x 3-Pin XLR cable, custom suspension shockmount, blimp-style windshield and furry wind cover. It is all shipped in a beautiful presentation box.

To download the free Plugin Processor please visit here.

Specifications

Acoustics & Electrical Specifications
Acoustic Principle	Externally Biased Condenser
Active Electronics	Active Electronics JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Polar Pattern	- Cardioid
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 Specifications
Material	Brass
Colour	Black
Weight (g)	286
Dimensions (L x W x H, mm)	45.7L -192.3W - 45.7H, Diameter of body: 25.1
SoundField by RØDE Plugin Specifications
Input Format	A-Format™, B-Format™ (FuMa), B-Format™ (Ambix)
Output Format	B-Format™ (FuMa), B-Format™ (Ambix), Mono, Stereo, 5.1, 7.1, 5.1.2, 7.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.4
OS Requirements	Windows 10, macOS 10.11 or higher
Plugin Type	VST, AAX (Windows & macOS) Audio Units (macOS only)
Supported Host Applications	Avid ProTools 12.8, Steinberg Cubase 9, Steinberg Nuendo 8, Cockos Reaper 5 (Windows & MacOS) Apple Logic Pro X 10.4, Apple Final Cut Pro X 10.4 (macOS only)

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Returns & Refunds

New items: You can return goods you have ordered from us for any reason, at any time within 30 working days of receipt (14 to initiate the process), for a full refund or for an exchange for a different product from our range. Items must be packed suitably and insured for full loss in the event of a delivery problem. Pinknoise Systems will not be responsible for lost or damaged return goods. Lost or damaged goods may affect the level of refund you receive. For full details of our returns policy, please click here.