The Rode NT1 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone widely considered to be one of the best studio microphones in history, and certainly one of the best-selling, with its iconic tapered grille ...

This studio-standard mic is renowned for its precision ... artists and professional audio engineers worldwide. The Rode NT1-A stands out as the best XLR microphone for home studios.

Trying to narrow down the best microphones for recording is a huge task ... My choices for each category are backed by actual use in the studio, so I've got first-hand experience of how they react to ...

Generally, large diaphragm condenser microphones like the Neumann TLM 103 or the Rode NT1 work best for voiceovers ... the golden rule in a studio is to listen attentively. And resist the urge ...

But video isn’t much without audio. Handheld recorders with small built-in microphones have a fairly high noise floor so [Matt] has a Rode NT1-A — a pricey but very quiet microphone.