Rode NT-USB Mini Review
Rode delivers a no-nonsense USB mic with the NT-USB Mini, a compact, easy-to-operate $99 desktop model. Its fixed cardioid pattern is useful for recording vocals or instruments, and is also suitable for gaming, podcasting, and business calls. Some will find the lack of adjustable mic patterns and EQ/DSP modes to be limiting, but most professional mics lack these parameters as well. This means the NT-USB Mini will most likely appeal to those who are somewhat familiar with basic recording techniques and don't need too much help from DSP presets—there is no DSP on the audio signal itself, so those looking for a more pure mic signal will find the NT-USB Mini an appealing option. Design Measuring 5.6 by 2.1 by 1.8 inches (HWD), with a circular base that has a diameter of 3.5 inches, the black NT-USB Mini is a relatively compact USB microphone. On its front panel, there's a headphone volume knob, as well as two LEDs that tell you when the mic is powered via USB or when you're in zero-la...
The affordable Rode NT-USB Mini microphone doesn't boast the biggest feature set, but it delivers a clear, crisp, DSP-free signal in an easy-to-use design.
Crisp, clear, DSP-free mic signal; Zero-latency monitoring mode
Fixed pattern; No gain knob