RODE NTSF1 SOUNDFIELD STUDIO MICROPHONE

The Rode SoundField 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.

Key Features

Microphone Features

• Tetrahedral array with four externally biased cardioid condenser capsules
• Created in-house at Rode's Sydney headquarters, each TF-45C capsule is machined to tolerances of less than one micron
• JFET impedance convertor with bipolar output buffer
• Low noise of 15 dBA
• Handles SPLs up to 129 dB
• Sturdy brass body

Plug-In Features

• Utilises frequency-domain processing instead of matrices and correction filters to deliver spatial accuracy at all frequencies
• Change polar patterns in post-production and even create shotgun-type patterns
• Set up mixes for all common surround-sound formats from 5.1 to 7.1.4, and accommodate custom formats and speaker arrays
• Intuitive user interface with sound level visualisation for immediate feedback on levels and soundscape information
• Advanced mode opens up all parameters and controls for precise, detailed manipulation
• Accepts A-Format, B-Format (FuMa), or B-Format (Ambix)
• Outputs B-Format (FuMa), B-Format (Ambix), mono, stereo, 5.1, 7.1, 5.1.2, 7.1.2, 5.1.4, or 7.1.4
• Compatible with macOS 10.11 or later, and Windows 10
• Supports AAX, Audio Units, and VST plug-in formats