Rode NTR Active, bi-directional ribbon mic review

[Richard Crowley]

Thanks, Ty. Very interesting. I guess they built into the selling price the cost of ribbon replacement.

[John Fishback]

Excellent review, Ty. Thanks. I can’t believe we somehow lost track of 2 old RCA 44s we once had.

[Ty Ford]

Hi John,

About 15 years backs I traded a 44B for a U 89. Both used obviously. Still using the U89. Great mic on voices.

Still have a 77DX, but the new ribbons have more sensitivity, so less noise floor. The NTR is kind of spooky quiet, especially for a ribbon. When I used it for a drum overhead in a living room/dining room “concert” space I was very impressed by how well the side nulls were working.

Regards,

Ty Ford
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