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 custom suspension shockmount, blimp-style windshield and furry wind cover. It is all shipped in a beautiful presentation box.

 

Features

• 4 TF-45C subcardioid capsules
• Ultra-low noise
• High sensitivity
• Flat frequency response
• Superior RF immunity
• Acoustic principle: externally biased condenser
• Active electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Frequency range: 20Hz–20kHz
• Output impedance: 63 ohms
• Equivalent noise (A-weighted): 15dBA
• Maximum SPL: 129dB
• Sensitivity -30.4dB ref: 1V/pascal (30mV at 94dB SPL, 1kHz)
• Power requirements: 6.2mA at 48V (per channel) phantom power
• Rugged, attractive Cerakote finish
• Includes 10-pin XLR to 4 x 3-pin XLR breakout mic cable, shockmount, pop shield, furry wind cover, and presentation box
• Designed and crafted in Australia

 

Specifications

Acoustic Principle	Externally Biased Condenser
Active Electronics	JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Polar Pattern
Frequency Range	20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance	63Ω
Equivalent Noise (A-weighted)	17 dB SPL (as per IEC651)
Maximum SPL	129 dB SPL
Sensitivity	-30.4 dB re. 1 Volt/Pascal (30mV @ 94dB SPL, 1kHz)
Power Requirements	6.2mA @ 48V (Per Channel) Phantom Power
Frequency Response	30 Hz - 20 kHz ±3dB // 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±4dB (Plot In folder)
Signal to noise Ratio	77 dB
Input SPL @ 1% THD	129 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD, 600Ω load)