Name: Rode NT1
Brand: Rode
SKU: fedb0376-51a1-4d1a-8dbc-e51243e46479
Rating: 9.9 (1749 reviews)

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The Rode NT1 is a high-quality studio condenser microphone that is particularly well-suited for recording vocals and acoustic guitars. It produces cle... more

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Experts recommend SteelSeries Alias Pro more than Rode NT1

As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer SteelSeries Alias Pro over Rode NT1, but both Microphones have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, SteelSeries Alias Pro received 3 recommendations: from IGN (2 Jan 2025), PCMag (26 Nov 2024) and PC Gamer (13 Dec 2024). By contrast, Rode NT1 received only 2 recommendations from PCMag (26 Nov 2024) and Music Radar (26 Jun 2024).

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	IGN	PCMag	MusicTech	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	PC Gamer	SoundGuys	CNN Underscored	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter
7	-1	$297	SteelSeries Alias Pro	3	4	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	-
16	+1	Check price	Rode NT1 The Rode NT1 is a high-quality studio condenser microphone with a wide frequency response range, low self-noise, cardioid polar pattern, dual connectivity options, and durable construction, making it a versatile and reliable choice for recording vocals and acoustic guitars.	-	6	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 26 Nov 2024

PCMag ranked SteelSeries Alias Pro as #4 and Rode NT1 as #6

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#4 out of 8	SteelSeries Alias Pro	Best XLR Mic for Beginners/ Editors' Choice
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#6 out of 8	Rode NT1	Best for USB and XLR Inputs
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Source: www.pcmag.com

On 26 Jun 2024 Music Radar ranked Rode NT1 as #6

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#6 out of 22 Rode NT1
The best affordable condenser mic for vocals

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Source: www.musicradar.com
On 2 Jan 2025 IGN ranked SteelSeries Alias Pro as #3

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#3 out of 10 SteelSeries Alias Pro
Best High-End Microphone for Streaming

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Source: www.ign.com
On 13 Dec 2024 PC Gamer ranked SteelSeries Alias Pro as #7

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#7 out of 8 SteelSeries Alias Pro
The best microphone for streaming

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Source: www.pcgamer.com

After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the January rankings, SteelSeries Alias Pro outranks Rode NT1. This is not to say that Rode NT1 is a bad option. Like SteelSeries Alias Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, SteelSeries Alias Pro outranks Rode NT1 by 9 positions. This indicates that, as of 3 Jan 2025, SteelSeries Alias Pro is more critically acclaimed than Rode NT1.

Rank	Change	Price	Microphone	IGN	PCMag	MusicTech	Music Radar	PianoDreamers	PC Gamer	SoundGuys	CNN Underscored	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter
1	-	$100	Blue Yeti The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers.	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	1	1	-
2	-	$99	Shure SM57 The Shure SM57 microphone is highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality, durability, versatility, and compatibility, making it a popular choice among musicians, producers, and recording engineers for capturing instruments and vocals in various live and studio settings.	-	-	-	1	1	-	-	-	-	-
3	-	$120	Elgato Wave 3 The Elgato Wave 3 is a versatile and reliable USB microphone designed for content creators, podcasters, and live streamers, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, two connectivity options, advanced features, and compatibility with both PC and Mac.	8	-	-	-	-	-	1	3	-	-
4	+12	$279	Shure MV7 Plus	5	7	-	-	-	6	-	-	3	-
5	-1	Check price	Blue Yeti X	1	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-
6	-1	$149	Shure MV6	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	4	-
7	-1	$297	SteelSeries Alias Pro	3	4	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	-
8	-1	$399	Shure SM7B The Shure SM7B is a highly regarded dynamic microphone that delivers exceptional sound quality, particularly for recording vocals, with its wide frequency response range, flat frequency response, presence boost, and effective noise isolation.	-	-	10	12	8	-	-	-	-	-
9	-1	$35	Razer Seiren Mini The Razer Seiren Mini microphone is praised for its sound quality, directionality, and compatibility, making it a highly recommended choice for clear and focused audio recording in various applications.	-	-	-	-	-	2	5	-	-	-
10	-1	$186	Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set The Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set is a USB microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, frequency response range of 20Hz to 20kHz, and several useful features, making it a great choice for streamers, podcasters, and content creators.	-	3	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-
14	-	$119	HyperX QuadCast S The HyperX QuadCast S is a versatile and reliable USB microphone suitable for podcasting, streaming, gaming, and vocal recording, with four polar patterns, built-in pop filter and noise reduction technology, and two connectivity options.	6	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-
15	-	$279	Shure MV7 The Shure MV7 microphone is a versatile and adaptable option for podcasters, streamers, and content creators, offering excellent sound quality, noise-cancelling capabilities, and connectivity options.	-	-	4	8	-	-	-	-	-	-
16	+1	Check price	Rode NT1 The Rode NT1 is a high-quality studio condenser microphone with a wide frequency response range, low self-noise, cardioid polar pattern, dual connectivity options, and durable construction, making it a versatile and reliable choice for recording vocals and acoustic guitars.	-	6	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-
17	+1	$449	Electro-Voice RE20 The Electro-Voice RE20 is a dynamic broadcast microphone with exceptional sound quality, advanced noise reduction features, and a wide frequency range, making it a versatile and reliable choice for professional audio recording and broadcasting applications.	-	-	8	13	-	-	-	-	-	-
18	+1	$3595	Neumann U87 Ai The Neumann U87 Ai is a top-of-the-line condenser microphone that delivers warm, crystal-clear, and detailed sound quality, making it ideal for recording vocals, acoustic guitar, and spot microphones for individual instruments in a sound-treated recording space.	-	-	13	-	11	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [16]

84

Total expert reviews: 16

with a score: 5
without a score: 11

Highest score by microphonegeeks.com	100
Average score based on 16 reviews	84
Lowest score by Tom's Hardware	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [8]

77

Total expert reviews: 8

with a score: 3
without a score: 5

Highest score by iMore	90
Average score based on 8 reviews	77
Lowest score by TechRadar	60

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

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