NT1 5th Generation The studio microphone of the future is here! The world's first analog / digital Dual connect XLR / USB-C large-diaphragm microphone with 32-bit Floating technology and onboard DSP processing. With built-in high gain Revolution Preamp(TM) and DSP for advanced APHEX® sound processing, including compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter and Aural Exciter(TM) and Big Bottom(TM) effects, you get a studio microphone with properties that no previous microphone has had. NT1 5th Gen has received an updated 1" HF6 capsule, which results in the world's quietest microphone with an inherent noise of only 4dBA. With 32 bit Floating technology, no gain needs to be set, instead the entire dynamic range is captured. Everything from the quietest whisper to the highest volumes without clipping in the recordings. Key Features: Digital 32-bit float technology Dual Connect (patent pending) XLR and USB connection Exceptionally quiet (4dBA) 1" gold-plated large-diaphragm HF6 capsule Cardioid polar pattern Extended frequency range High sensitivity and high SPL handlingUltra-low noise, high gain Revolution Preamp(TM)High-resolution (192kHz) A/D conversionBuilt-in DSP for advanced APHEX® sound processingStudio-quality shockmount and pop filterXLR and USB cables includedAvailable in silver and blackIn the box: NT1 5th Gen (Silver /Black)SM6 shockmount with pop filter6m XLR cable (Silver mic=Black cable / Black mic=Red Cable)SC29 3m USB-C to USB-C cableRØDE NT1 5th generation is the latest development of the iconic studio microphone, NT1. Introduced in 1991, the first-generation NT1 was the starting point for RØDE and has since undergone several transformations to become the world's best-selling studio condenser microphone. The NT1 5th Generation takes the highly regarded and respected core of the NT1 to a whole new level, with patented state-of-the-art features while preserving the legendary sound quality that made it a studio microphone for countless creators. NT1 5th Generation is the perfect relationship between tradition and innovation.