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Series

AmpliGame1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page is in the maker's AmpliGame Series. FIFINE sells two series, AmpliGame and AmpliTank.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A8, ABCD2210A8A, ABCD2214A8W, ABCD2213A8P2Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphone.jsRead 15 October 2026Maker store SKUs of the Base Stand (A8) option: Black ABCD2210A8A, White ABCD2214A8W, Pink ABCD2213A8P. The page also sells the Boom Arm Bundle (A8T) with SKUs ABCD2502A8T, ABCD2503A8TW and ABCD2504A8TP. That bundle is another kit with a boom arm and is not stored.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Specification page 19: Model Number A8.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09YLM3FNCRead 15 October 2026Item details: model number A8, manufacturer part number ABCD2210A8A for Black.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B14ZN97FRead 15 October 2026Item details: model number A8W, manufacturer part number ABCD2214A8W for White.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B14Q6FBHRead 15 October 2026Item details: model number A8P, manufacturer part number ABCD2213A8P for Pink.

NTUSBPLUS1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026SKU NTUSBPLUS in the product data of the US page.

GTIN / EAN

659252937437, 850035565438, 8500355654452Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphone.jsRead 15 October 2026Store barcode of the Black base stand option: 659252937437. The White and Pink options have no barcode in the store. Their UPCs come from the FIFINE listings on Amazon. All three check digits are valid. Amazon prints three UPCs on the Black listing (850035565476, 850035565407 and 850035565308) without saying which belongs to which kit, so they are not stored.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B14ZN97FRead 15 October 2026Item details of the White FIFINE listing: UPC 850035565438. The check digit is valid.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B14Q6FBHRead 15 October 2026Item details of the Pink FIFINE listing: UPC 850035565445. The check digit is valid.

069881300989313Retailer pagee.leclerc/fp/rode-rode-nt-usb-noir-microphone-de-pc-0698813009893Read 14 October 2026EAN-13 0698813009893 for the RØDE NT-USB+ black PC microphone. Komputronik prints the same code without the leading zero as EAN 698813009893, with manufacturer code RODE NTUSB+.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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16 November 20226Press releasepodnews.net/press-release/rode-nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026RØDE press release dated November 16, 2022.

Status

Available1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page sells the Black Base Stand (A8) option at 43.99 USD with an Add to cart button. All six options are in stock in the store feed.2Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphone.jsRead 15 October 2026Store feed: product available, all six variants available.

Available1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026The US page sells the NT-USB+ at 179 USD.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026Available now.8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026In stock and can be shipped immediately.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1696Press releasepodnews.net/press-release/rode-nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Priced at US 169 dollars. The release gives no euro price.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026Review of 2022-11-15: available now for 169 USD. MSRP 169 USD.10Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/rode-nt-usb-plus-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2022-12-09: 169 USD MSRP.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€2099Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-12/rode-nt-usb-test-mikrofon-klang-preisRead 14 October 2026ComputerBase, 2022-12-23, Germany: the microphone has a UVP of 209 euro. VAT treatment is not stated, and German list prices include VAT. RØDE's German store now shows 189.99 EUR, which is a later price and is not used.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Pink1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Color options: Black, White and Pink. Type options: Base Stand (A8) and Boom Arm Bundle (A8T). Only the base stand kit is stored, see the .json source.2Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphone.jsRead 15 October 2026Options: Black, White and Pink for the Base Stand (A8).

Black1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Variant colour in the page data: Black. No other colour is offered.8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026The listing is for the black microphone.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Element Condenser.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Specification page 19: Element Condenser.

Condenser1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Studio-grade condenser capsule with tight cardioid polar pattern.

Capsule and pickup

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Capsule sizeiDiaphragm diameter of one capsule as published. A 1-inch capsule is 25.4 mm.

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12.7mm8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: 1/2 in condenser capsule, gold-plated. Stored as 12.7 mm. ComputerBase says the same. RØDE's own pages give no capsule size.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-12/rode-nt-usb-test-mikrofon-klang-preisRead 14 October 2026The condenser capsule is half an inch in size and gold-sputtered. Thomann says 1/2 in too.

CapsulesiNumber of capsules. Multi-pattern USB microphones often use three.

14Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Product description, item 1: Microphone Capsule, a condenser microphone element with a cardioid polar pattern, in the singular.

11Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026The page names one studio-grade condenser capsule. It prints no capsule count, so one is the reading of a single cardioid capsule.

Polar patternsiEvery pattern the user can select. Unidirectional is used only when the maker names no exact pattern.

Cardioid1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Polar Pattern Cardioid. The text calls it a unidirectional (cardioid) pickup pattern.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251111220900/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Same table: Polar Pattern Cardioid.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Specification page 19: Polar Pattern Cardioid.9Reviewsypnotix.com/reviews/fifine-a8-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The A8 has a cardioid pickup pattern.

Cardioid1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Tight cardioid polar pattern.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Address typeiEnd address means you speak into the top of the microphone. Side address means you speak into its side.

Side address4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Important notice, page 18: the mic capsule is the side with the pop filter, pointed at the user's mouth. The pop filter sits on the side of the body.

Side address7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026Spec table: orientation side address. The text calls it a side-address USB microphone with a cardioid pattern.

Sound specs

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic range of the microphone. A sample rate does not establish it.

Min50 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Frequency Range 50Hz-20KHz. No tolerance is printed. The table also prints Sensitivity -40±3dBV next to Output USB. The unit has no reference level and no USB output is named for it, so sensitivity is left out. The manual prints -40±3dB.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251111220900/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Same table: Frequency Response 50Hz-20kHz. The same table also prints Sensitivity -40±3dB and a shipping weight of 1.0 kg, which is not a product weight.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Specification page 19: Frequency Response 50Hz-20KHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Frequency range 20Hz - 20kHz.8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026Frequency range 20 - 20,000 Hz.

Sensitivity (analog)iAnalog output level for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, as published in dBV. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A value published only in mV/Pa is converted as 20 x log10(mV/Pa / 1000) and rounded to one decimal, so 1.6 mV/Pa is -55.9 dBV/Pa. The printed value goes in the source note. A sensitivity in plain dB with no reference, as many low-cost USB microphones print it, is left out.

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Sensitivity (digital)iDigital output level over USB for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The minimum gain value is used when several are given. The gain setting goes in the source note. On a USB-only microphone use this field only when the maker prints dBFS or ties a dBV value to the USB output, as Shure does for the MV7i. A dBV, dB re 1 V/Pa or mV/Pa value that names no USB output is left out. The printed unit and the gain go in the source note. A value printed for another reference level is converted by the level difference, so -40 dBFS at 80 dB SPL is -26 dBFS at 94 dB SPL. The printed value goes in the source note.

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Max SPLiHighest sound pressure level at the source's distortion limit. The THD level and output path go in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode such as Clipguard is used when both are given. The value with the pad off is used. When the maker lists several preamp loads, the highest load is used. The load goes in the source note. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for sensitivity.

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118dB SPL2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Input SPL @10% THD: 118.0 dB (as per IEC 60268).8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026Max. sound pressure level 118 dB.

Max SPL distortion limitiThe distortion level at which the maker states the max SPL, e.g. 1, 3 or 10 % THD. Left out when the maker names none. Max SPL figures compare only at the same limit.

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10%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026The 118.0 dB input SPL is stated at 10 percent THD.

Self-noiseiEquivalent noise level, A-weighted, in dB SPL. Lower is quieter. The analog value is used when analog and digital values are both given. A value in dBV or dBFS is left out. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for max SPL.

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Digital noise flooriDigital noise floor of a USB microphone as printed, usually A-weighted over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower is quieter. Processing that was on during the test goes in the source note. It is not self-noise.

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Signal-to-noise ratioiAs published. Reference level and weighting go in the source note. The microphone's own figure, not the SNR of a built-in headphone amplifier.

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Dynamic rangeiAs published. The distortion level goes in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode is used when both are given. Use the same pad setting, preamp load and gain as for max SPL.

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97dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dynamic range @10% THD: 97 dB.

Output impedanceiRated impedance of the XLR output. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A USB-only microphone has no value here, even when the maker prints an impedance for the capsule. When the maker prints a rated and an actual impedance, as Shure does for the SM58, the rated value is stored and the actual one goes in the source note.

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Connectivity

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OutputsiOutputs that carry the microphone signal to a computer, interface or mixer. A headphone jack does not count. Wireless is a radio link to a receiver, such as 2.4 GHz.

USB1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Output USB. The page says plug-and-play USB.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Specification page 19: Output USB. Product description item 7: USB C Port connects the mic to a computer or game console.

USB1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026USB-C connectivity. Class-compliant USB output for computers, smartphones and tablets.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Output connection: 3.5 mm headphone connection and USB-C connectivity. Computer connectivity: USB-C. Power: 5 V at 500 mA over USB bus power.

Inputs for other sourcesiInputs on the microphone for another microphone or instrument, which it sends to the computer with its own signal.

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USB and XLR at onceiBoth outputs carry audio at the same time.

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USB portiUSB socket on the microphone. USB-B is the full-size square socket. A Micro-B socket is Micro-USB, even when the maker writes USB-B.

USB-C3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251111220900/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Same row: USB Type-C at the microphone end.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Product description, item 7: USB C Port.9Reviewsypnotix.com/reviews/fifine-a8-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The USB-C port plugs into a computing device.

USB-C1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026USB-C connectivity with high-resolution analog-digital conversion.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 20263Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Plug the included cable into the USB-C port at the base of the microphone.

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included USB cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-A3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251111220900/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Archived maker page of 2025-11-11, specifications: Output Connection USB Type-C (mic end) to type-A 2.0 (computer end). The current page no longer prints this row. The manual drawing also shows a USB-A head on the computer end.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Guidance for use, page 3: plug the USB-A connector of the cable into the USB port of the computer or the PS4 or PS5. Product description item 14: USB cable (6.5ft), USB-A/C to USB-C.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09YLM3FNCRead 15 October 2026Special feature: 6.6ft detachable USB-C to USB-A/C cable. The maker's own page of 2025-11-12 says USB Type-C (mic end) to type-A 2.0 (computer end).

USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Included accessory: 1 x SC29 USB-C to USB-C cable. The computer end is a USB-C plug. Tom's Hardware and Windows Central say the same.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026USB-C to USB-C cable in the box.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

2m4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026What's in the box and the cable drawing: 6.5ft (2m) USB Cable. The drawing shows a USB-C plug at the microphone end and a USB-A head at the computer end.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09YLM3FNCRead 15 October 2026Special feature: 6.6ft detachable USB-C to USB-A/C cable. The manual prints 6.5ft (2m).6Retailer pageweb.archive.org/web/20220930130544/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YLM3FNCRead 15 October 2026The 6.5ft USB cable puts some distance between you and fan noise.

3m7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026Spec table: USB-C to USB-C cable, 9.8 ft or 3 m.8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026Scope of delivery: USB-C to USB-C cable (3 m).10Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/rode-nt-usb-plus-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026The box has a 3m RØDE SC29 USB-C cable.11Reviewsenses.se/en/review-rode-nt-usbRead 14 October 2026A three-meter USB-C to USB-C cable is in the box.

Phantom poweriPhantom power for the XLR output. Optional means some XLR modes work without it, for example a built-in preamp in bypass. Supplies means the microphone gives 48 V phantom power to a microphone on its XLR input.

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Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

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24bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bit depth 24-bit.

Max sample rateiHighest recording sample rate over USB. This is not the frequency response.

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48kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sampling rate 48 kHz.

32-bit float recordingiRecords over USB in 32-bit floating point. A 32-bit integer format does not count.

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No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026The datasheet lists a single bit depth of 24-bit, so there is no 32-bit float format.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Integrated 3.5mm headphone jack with zero-latency feedback.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Product description, item 6: Headphone Jack, 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo jack for monitoring your voice in real time.9Reviewsypnotix.com/reviews/fifine-a8-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The headphone jack is on the bottom of the mic, next to the USB-C port.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026High-power headphone output with zero-latency monitoring and versatile controls.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Analog outputs: 3.5 mm headphone jack.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 20263.5 mm headphone output.

Zero-latency monitoringiThe headphone output plays the microphone signal directly, before it reaches the computer.

Yes1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The 3.5mm headphone jack provides zero-latency feedback, allowing you to hear what the microphone captures.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Headphone jack operation, page 8: when the mic is on, you hear your voice at once, with no need to log in to any recording software. The headphone jack monitors the voice in real time.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026High-power headphone output with zero-latency monitoring.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026The top control adjusts how much direct microphone signal goes to the headphones. The direct signal has no latency.

Controls and processing

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Onboard controlsiFunctions you can change on the microphone itself, by knob, button, switch or touch. Settings that exist only in the app do not count. A switch that sets preamp gain steps, such as +18 or +28 dB, counts as gain. Echo is a knob or button for an echo or reverb effect.

Gain, Mute1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026On-body gain knob and a one-touch mute button. The RGB button changes lighting only.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Product description: item 4 mute button and LED indicator (tap to mute, green means active and red means muted), item 5 microphone gain control. The RGB button, item 3, only changes the lighting.9Reviewsypnotix.com/reviews/fifine-a8-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026A small gain knob hidden under the suspension mounting ring and a touch-sensitive mute button with a green or red LED.

Headphone volume, Monitor mix3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Features: monitor mix control (top) and headphone level control (bottom). There is no gain or mute control on the microphone.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026Two dials for mix and headphone volume. The review notes there is no on-mic gain control and no mute switch.

Onboard processingiProcessing inside the microphone, analog or digital, that works without the maker's app running. A maker statement that settings are saved in the microphone counts. Effects that run only in the app on the computer do not count. An expander counts as noise gate. Clip protection such as Clipguard is clip protection. Limiter is only for a limiter the maker lists as its own effect, never both for one feature. Brand names such as APHEX or Clipguard go in the source note. Attenuation pad is a switch that lowers the capsule output, such as -15 dB. Echo is an echo or reverb effect in the microphone. Exciter or bass enhancer covers effects that add harmonics or bass, such as APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

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Compressor, Noise gate, High-pass filter, Exciter or bass enhancer1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026RØDE Reporter text: unlock the on-board processing, including the compressor, noise gate, high-pass filters and the APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom. Settings can be saved to the NT-USB+ and persist after it is unplugged. Aural Exciter and Big Bottom are stored as exciter or bass enhancer.6Press releasepodnews.net/press-release/rode-nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Internal DSP with a high-pass filter, a noise gate, a compressor and the Aural Exciter and Big Bottom effects, activated through RØDE Central or RØDE Connect.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026The compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter and the Aphex enhancements can be unlocked but not adjusted at the time of the review.

Mounting and accessories

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Mount threadsiStand threads the microphone or its included mount accepts, also with an included adapter.

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5/8 inch, 1/4 inch3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Inside the ring mount is a 1/4 in to 5/8 in thread adaptor that can be removed. The ring mount also fits other tripods and studio arms. ComputerBase says the adapter is 3/8 in to 5/8 in, and the maker wording is followed.8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026Scope of delivery: mounting ring with tripod mount. No thread sizes are printed.

Shock mountiInternal is suspension inside the body. Included is a separate shock mount in the box. A cradle or ring mount that comes fitted to the microphone or its stand is included, even when the maker calls it built-in. A microphone with internal suspension and a separate shock mount in the box is included.

Included1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The suspended internal shock mount isolates the capsule from desk bumps and typing impacts. The manual lists a separate Shock Mount item in the box list, so the fitted ring mount is stored as included.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Box list: Microphone with Based Stand, Shock Mount and Pop Filter. Product description item 9: Shock Mount isolates the mic from unintentional rumbles and bumps. The mount is a ring around the capsule that is fitted on the stand.6Retailer pageweb.archive.org/web/20220930130544/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YLM3FNCRead 15 October 2026The shock mount is formed with the mic and reduces vibrations from gaming or setting your hand down on the desk.

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Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

External screen1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page calls it a built-in, high-density metal pop filter. The manual and the box list name it as a separate Pop Filter part, and reviewers call it detachable, so it is stored as an external screen.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Box list names a Pop Filter. Product description item 8: Pop Filter filters out the harsh p, t and b sounds. The drawing shows it as a separate screen.6Retailer pageweb.archive.org/web/20220930130544/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YLM3FNCRead 15 October 2026Made of metal, the stylish black pop filter blocks blasting from entering your mic.9Reviewsypnotix.com/reviews/fifine-a8-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The pop filter is detachable and cut from a sheet of metal.

Internal, External screen1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Detachable pop filter included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Included accessory: 1 x pop filter.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026The detachable pop filter sits between the microphone and the ring mount.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026A blue mesh internal pop filter sits under the grille. The box adds a detachable pop shield, a rounded metal screen with a plastic frame.8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026Scope of delivery: detachable metal pop shield.

Desk stand includediA desk stand or base in the box. A yoke alone does not count. A boom arm does not count either. In the box names it.

Yes1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Its weighted stand provides stable, anti-slip placement on any surface. The Base Stand (A8) option is the stored kit.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Box list: Microphone with Based Stand. Product description item 10: Mic Stand, used to hold the mic.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Detachable pop filter and desktop stand included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Included accessory: 1 x desktop tripod.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026The NT-USB+ comes with a desk stand that screws into the ring mount.8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026Scope of delivery: table stand, footprint 140 x 140 mm.

Design and build

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Housing material

ABS plastic and metal5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09YLM3FNCRead 15 October 2026Item details, enclosure material: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Metal. Stored as ABS plastic and metal, as for the A6V.

Metal7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026Housed in a solid black metal body under a black metal mesh grille.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-12/rode-nt-usb-test-mikrofon-klang-preisRead 14 October 2026The materials are mainly metal.11Reviewsenses.se/en/review-rode-nt-usbRead 14 October 2026The microphone is made entirely of metal.

RGB lightingiDecorative lighting. Status and mute lights alone do not count. RGB lighting is lighting with no function. A level meter or mute indicator is not RGB lighting, even when its colour can be chosen. Lighting that changes colour on its own counts, even when it also turns off on mute.

Yes1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Three programmable lighting modes and nine RGB colors, with a dedicated control button.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Product description: RGB lighting with dynamic multi-color gradient, single-color breathing, static two-tone color and static single color effects. Item 3 is the RGB button.9Reviewsypnotix.com/reviews/fifine-a8-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026A back button toggles the RGB colours, with three modes that cycle from static to dynamic to gradient.

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Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

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RØDE Central1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026RØDE Central is the companion app for desktop and mobile. RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and UNIFY also work with it.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026RØDE software compatibility: RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE UNIFY.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/0927-0829-02-09%20NT-USB%20QSG_FINAL%20ARTWORK-WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The quick start guide points to RØDE Central.

User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

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Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026The RØDE Central text says it allows updating to the latest firmware. The quick start guide says to download RØDE Central to update the firmware.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/0927-0829-02-09%20NT-USB%20QSG_FINAL%20ARTWORK-WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Download RØDE Central to apply processing, change settings and update your firmware.

Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for USB audio. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026FAQ 4: works with a MacBook. The manual's computer set-up covers Apple Mac OS and Windows.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Computer set up, pages 9 to 16: instructions for Apple Mac OS and Windows.

Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Works with computers, smartphones and tablets, iOS and Android. A Lightning Accessory Cable such as the SC19 is needed for iOS devices with Lightning. RØDE Central needs macOS 11 or later or Windows 10 version 1803 or later.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Minimum OS requirements: macOS 10.14, Windows 10, iOS 14, Android 11. The user guide also covers iPad.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026Smartphones or tablets with USB-C, including iPad Pro. iPhone and iPad with Lightning need a Lightning Accessory Cable.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

PlayStation1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026FAQ 3: NOT compatible with Xbox, but works with PS4/PS5, PC and laptop.4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Guidance for use, page 3: plug the cable into a computer or a PS4 or PS5. Product description item 7: game console (except Xbox).

PlayStation12Maker product pagehelp.rode.com/hc/en-us/articles/11677679549455-R%C3%98DE-USB-Microphone-Compatibility-List-for-the-PlayStation-5Read 14 October 2026RØDE's PlayStation 5 compatibility list marks the NT-USB+ compatible, with direct monitoring. The help center blocks automated fetching, so this was read through search result text. No Xbox or Switch list was found.

Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensionsiMicrophone body without a stand or a detachable shock mount. A fixed yoke is included. Width is left to right as seen by the speaker, height is bottom to top in normal use and depth is front to back. Orient the microphone as in use on its yoke or stand. Depth is the direction it points at the speaker, height is up and width is across. An upright side-address microphone has its length as height. An end-address microphone has its length as depth, also when it is held in the hand. A round microphone with only a length and a diameter uses the diameter for the other two sides. The source note states the mapping.

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Width62Height184Depth50mm(2.4 × 7.2 × 2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Length 184, width 62, depth 50 mm, with a drawing of the microphone alone showing 184 mm high and 62 mm wide on the front and 50 mm deep on the side. The microphone is spoken into from its front, which is the side of the upright body, so the length is the height.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 184 x 62 x 50 mm, listed height, width, depth.8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026Microphone dimensions (W x D x H): 62 x 50 x 184 mm.10Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/rode-nt-usb-plus-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 184 x 62 x 50 mm.

Microphone weightiWithout stand, detachable shock mount and cable. A fixed yoke is included.

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540g(1.2 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Weight NT-USB+: 540 g. Total with all accessories: 730 g. The total includes the cable, so no weight with stand and without cable is given.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-review-who-needs-an-xlr-micRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 540 g not including accessories.8Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_554868.htmRead 14 October 2026Microphone weight: 540 g.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-12/rode-nt-usb-test-mikrofon-klang-preisRead 14 October 2026The solid body weighs 540 g and is 18.4 cm long.10Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/rode-nt-usb-plus-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026About 540 g without accessories. The spec table prints 730 g with all accessories.11Reviewsenses.se/en/review-rode-nt-usbRead 14 October 2026540 g without accessories.

Weight with standiWith the included stand or mount attached, without the cable. An included shock mount between the microphone and the stand counts.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

CE marking, UKCA marking, FCC4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Certification, page 19: eligible to bear CE Marking. The page also prints FCC, UKCA and WEEE symbols and names a British authorized representative.

CE, UKCA, FCC Part 15 Class B, VCCI Class B4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/0927-0829-02-09%20NT-USB%20QSG_FINAL%20ARTWORK-WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide prints the FCC Part 15 Class B statement, CAN ICES-3 (B) and VCCI Class B.5Regulatory filingedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB+%20-%20EU%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity for the NT-USB+, dated 21 November 2022. RØDE also lists a UKCA Declaration of Conformity for it.

In the box

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In the box

Microphone with Based Stand, Shock Mount and Pop Filter, Pivot Mount with Screw Adapter, 6.5ft(2m) USB Cable, User's Manual4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026What's in the box, page 1, as printed: 1X Microphone with Based Stand, Shock Mount and Pop Filter, 1X Pivot Mount with Screw Adapter, 1X 6.5ft(2m) USB Cable, 1X User's Manual.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09YLM3FNCRead 15 October 2026Included components: 6.6ft detachable USB-C to USB-A/C cable, desktop stand, gaming microphone with shock mount, pop filter, pivot mount, user's manual. This matches the manual's box list. The cable length is printed as 6.5 ft or 6.6 ft, both about 2 m.

NT-USB+, Pop filter, Ring mount, Desktop tripod, SC29 USB-C to USB-C Cable1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026The page text names a desktop stand and a pop filter. The full list is in the datasheet.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026Included accessories: 1 x desktop tripod, 1 x ring mount, 1 x pop filter, 1 x SC29 USB-C to USB-C cable. The box picture also shows the NT-USB+.

Links

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Product page

fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphone1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-a8-microphoneRead 15 October 2026

rode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plus1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1053/NT-USB%20_ds_V02.pdfRead 14 October 2026RØDE datasheet of the NT-USB+. The file name reads NT-USB _ds_V02.

Manual

help.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshooting4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026FIFINE help center article for the A8 with the attached FIFINE A8 Microphone User Manual PDF (AS Version 25-V12, created 2025-02). The PDF is one image page. The maker's store links the same manual as V14 of 2025-06-03 on Google Drive, which would not download.

rode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-plus3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-plusRead 14 October 2026RØDE online user guide of the NT-USB+.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13221331-fifine-a8-microphone-user-manual-troubleshootingRead 15 October 2026Warranty, page 19: limited warranty against defects in material or workmanship for one year from the original date of purchase.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all microphones.