RØDE NT1/AI-1 Complete Studio Kit

Superior Audio Monitoring

Not only does the AI-1 deliver crystal-clear audio to your recording software, but your headphones have never sounded sweeter thanks to its discreet, high-power headphone amplifier. Audio playback is easy with a single level control and switchable zero-latency monitoring for eliminating echo while tracking vocals or instruments. The AI-1 also features balanced ¼-inch outputs for connecting your favourite speakers.

RØDE NT1/AI-1 Complete Studio Kit

Complete recording set
- NT1 large-diaphragm condenser microphone
- gold-plated and elastically mounted 1" capsule
- polar pattern: cardioid
- very low self-noise: 4.5 dBA
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power supply: Phantom power 24 V/48 V
- USB audio interface AI-1
- Neutrik combo jack (Mic/Instr)
- discrete Class-A preamp
- line output: 2x 6.35 mm TRS (L/R), balanced
- headphone output: 6.35 mm TRS, stereo
- direct monitoring of the recording signal switchable
- 24 bit/96 kHz digital converter
- incl. SM6 spider with integrated pop shield
- incl. microphone dust bag
- incl. XLR microphone cable (6 m)
- incl. USB-C to USB-A cable

Specifications

NT1 Specifications

Output Connection

3 Pin XLR. Balanced output between pin 2 (+), pin 3 (-) and pin 1 (ground)

Acoustic Principle

Pressure gradient

Active Electronics

JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer

Directional Pattern

Cardioid

Frequency Range

20Hz ~ 20kHz

Output Impendence

100Ω

Equivalent Noise

4.5 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)

Maximum Output

+8 dBu (1kHz, 1% THD into 1K Ω load)

Sensitivity

-29 dB re 1V/Pa (35mV @ 94dB SPL) ± 2dB @ 1kHz

Dynamic Range

128 dB SPL

Maximum SPL

132 dB SPL

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

90 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)

Power Requirements

24V phantom power 48V phantom power

Net Weight (grams)

395

Colour

Black

Diameter (millimetres)

50

Length (millimetres)

187

AI-1 Specifications

Computer Connectivity

USB

Form Factor

Desktop

Simultaneous I/O

1 x 2

Number of Preamps

1

Bit Depth

24-bit

Sample Rates

44.1 kHz 48 kHz 88.2 kHz 96kHz

Analog Inputs

1 x Neutrik XLR-1/4” combo

Analog Outputs

2 x 1/4” (impedance balanced) 1 x 1/4” (headphones)

Direct Monitor

Yes

USB

1 x USB Type C

Bus Powered

Yes

OS Requirements

Mac OS 10.10 or later Windows 7 or later

Power

USB bus-powered

Net Weight (grams)

560

Height x Width x Depth (millimetres)

38 x 124 x 100