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Series

AmpliTank1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The maker files the Tank6 under its AmpliTank series (menu AmpliTank Series and the product name).

NT11Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The page calls it the latest evolution of the iconic NT1, first introduced in 1991. The NT1 Signature Series file in this catalog uses series NT1 too.

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

Tank6, ABCD2508TANK6, Tank6-W, Tank6s1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Model Number Tank6. SKU ABCD2508TANK6 is in the store product feed and is the manufacturer part number on Amazon. Tank6s is the model number of the kit with the BS2 stand.2Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphone.jsonRead 14 October 2026Store feed: variant Tank6 Mic has SKU ABCD2508TANK6 and variant Mic with BS2 desktop stand (Tank6s) has SKU PDTANK6S007-1.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FJFQJ57BRead 14 October 2026Item data: Model Number TANK6, Mfr Part Number ABCD2508TANK6.7Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1029170/mikrofon-mikrofon-dynamiczny-fifine-tank6-bialy-.htmlRead 14 October 2026Komputronik Poland lists the white microphone with manufacturer code Tank6-W.10Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6s-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Model Number Tank6s.

NT1GEN5, NT1GEN5B1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026SKUs NT1GEN5 (silver) and NT1GEN5B (black) in the product data of the page.

GTIN / EAN

850073444368, 5410464334873, 80327661052885Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FJFQJ57BRead 14 October 2026Item data: UPC 850073444368.7Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1029170/mikrofon-mikrofon-dynamiczny-fifine-tank6-bialy-.htmlRead 14 October 2026EAN 8032766105288 for the white version.8Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1012996/mikrofon-dynamiczny-fifine-tank6-czarny-.htmlRead 14 October 2026EAN 5410464334873 for the black version, manufacturer code Tank6. Masterfoto Latvia prints the same EAN.

0698813010523, 069881300977010Retailer pagealltron.ch/de/product/1539018Read 15 October 2026Alltron lists the silver NT1 5th Generation (manufacturer number NT1GEN5) with EAN 698813010523, written here as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero. The UPC check digit is valid.11Retailer pagealltron.ch/de/product/1539019Read 15 October 2026Alltron lists the black NT1 5th Generation (manufacturer number NT1GEN5B) with EAN 0698813009770. The UPC check digit is valid.

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

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21 February 20236Press releaserode.com/en-au/about/news-info/introducing-the-nt1-5th-generation-the-ultimate-studio-condenser-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The RØDE page data gives launch date 2023-02-21 and CineD reported the pre-order on 2023-02-21. The news post itself was created 2023-02-17.8Press articlecined.comRead 15 October 2026CineD, 2023-02-21: RØDE just announced the new generation of the NT1.

Status

Available1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026In stock on the maker store with an Add to cart button at 115.99 USD, regular price 162.99 USD.

Available1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The US page sells the NT1 5th Generation at 249 USD.

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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$2496Press releaserode.com/en-au/about/news-info/introducing-the-nt1-5th-generation-the-ultimate-studio-condenser-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Available to pre-order now for US$249. US price excludes sales tax.8Press articlecined.comRead 15 October 2026Pre-order at $249. CineD adds 250.68 euro, a currency conversion that is not a RØDE price.

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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€2999Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026Review of 2023-03-15, Germany: UVP of 299 euro. VAT treatment is not stated and German list prices include VAT.

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, White4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251111220302/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Same page: Black 162.99 USD and White, sold out.7Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1029170/mikrofon-mikrofon-dynamiczny-fifine-tank6-bialy-.htmlRead 14 October 2026The white version is sold in Poland. The maker store listed it as sold out in November 2025.

Silver, Black1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Variants in the page data: Silver and Black.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Available in black and silver.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Dynamic1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Element, Dynamic Microphone.

Condenser1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Acoustic Principle Pressure gradient, JFET impedance converter. The page names an HF6 1-inch true condenser capsule.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20266Press releaserode.com/en-au/about/news-info/introducing-the-nt1-5th-generation-the-ultimate-studio-condenser-microphoneRead 15 October 2026HF6 capsule, first introduced in the fourth generation NT1.

Capsule and pickup

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

16mm3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0064/7557/9457/files/FIFINE-TANK6-microphone-all-metal-body-01.jpgRead 14 October 2026Third image of the maker's product gallery: 16mm Large Diaphragm. The previous maker spec text and MaxGaming also say a 16 mm dynamic element. A 16 mm figure is small for a large diaphragm, so it is stored as the maker prints it.

25.4mm1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Capsule 1.00 inch, stored as 25.4 mm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Large-diaphragm (1-inch) gold-sputtered condenser capsule. Capsule 1.00 inch.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026The 1 inch gold-sputtered large-diaphragm capsule is kept from earlier NT1 generations.

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

110Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6s-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Page text says a true dynamic capsule, singular. No capsule count is printed. The Tank6 title of August 2025 read Studio Microphone with Dynamic Capsule.

11Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The page names one HF6 capsule. It prints no capsule count.

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

Cardioid1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Polar Pattern, Cardioid. Amazon's retail data says Unidirectional while its bullet text says cardioid.

Cardioid1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Cardioid.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The NT1 5th Generation is a side-address microphone and features a tight cardioid polar pattern.

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

End address5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FJFQJ57BRead 14 October 2026Tip 1: keep the top of the end-addressing mic facing the audio source within 2 to 6 in.6Reviewprimeaudio.org/fifine-amplitank-tank-6-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 15 April 2026: speak into the top, not the side.

Side address1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Address Type Side. The user guide says the gold dot marks the front.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Side-address microphone. The gold dot on the body marks the front.

Sound specs

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

Min50 HzMax18 kHz1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Frequency Range 50Hz-18KHz. The maker's page of November 2025 and several retailers (Komputronik, MaxGaming, Amazon data) still print 100 Hz to 18 kHz. The current maker page and the maker's A+ images say 50 Hz to 18 kHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Frequency Range 20Hz - 20kHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz.

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.

-54dBV/Pa1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Sensitivity -54dB±3dB. It prints no unit and no reference. The November 2025 maker page printed -74±3dBV. The 20 dB gap matches the difference between a 1 V/Pa and a 1 V/microbar reference, but no source says so. -54 dBV/Pa is a normal figure for a dynamic microphone.

-32dBV/Pa1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz. This is the analogue XLR output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz.

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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142dB SPL1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Maximum SPL 142 dB SPL. No distortion limit is stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maximum SPL: 142 dB SPL. No THD level is given.

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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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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4dB(A)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted) 4dBA.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): 4dBA.

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.

70dB1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec table: S/N Ratio 70dB A+. Weighting and reference level are not stated beyond A+. The maker's Amazon image says >70dB. The November 2025 maker page printed 75 dB A+.

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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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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.

300Ω3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0064/7557/9457/files/FIFINE-TANK6-microphone-all-metal-body-01.jpgRead 14 October 2026Same image: 300 ohm Mic Impedance. Amazon's item data also says Impedance 300 ohm. The maker does not say it is the XLR output impedance, so it is stored as the output impedance.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FJFQJ57BRead 14 October 2026Item data: Impedance 300 ohm.

100Ω1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Output Impedance 100 ohm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Output Impedance: 100 ohm.

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.

USB, XLR1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Interface, USB and XLR. The FAQ says USB to computers or phones and XLR to audio interfaces or mixers.

USB, XLR1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Dual Connect output with 3-pin XLR and USB-C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Analogue Output Connection: 3-pin XLR. Digital Output Connection: USB-C, power via USB 5V.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Analog XLR output and a digital USB-C connection in the same opening at the base.

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-C4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251111220302/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Maker spec table of 12 November 2025: Output Connection, USB type-C (mic end) to type-A 2.0 (computer end). The cable and the XLR output are on the same line.6Reviewprimeaudio.org/fifine-amplitank-tank-6-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: both USB-C and XLR outputs.

USB-C1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Digital Output Connection: USB-C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Plug the supplied USB-C cable into the base. A computer without a USB-C port needs a USB-A to USB-C cable such as the SC18.

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

USB-A4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251111220302/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Same table: type-A 2.0 on the computer end. The box image calls the cable 8.2ft USB-C to USB-A/C and shows a USB-A plug with a USB-C adapter on the computer end.

USB-C3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The supplied cable has a USB-C plug on the computer end, since a USB-A to USB-C cable such as the SC18 is a separate purchase. ComputerBase says the included cable has USB-C plugs at both ends.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026The USB cable has a USB-C plug on both ends and no USB-A adapter is supplied.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

2.5m5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FJFQJ57BRead 14 October 2026The box image and the item data list an 8.2ft USB-C to USB-A/C cable. 8.2 ft is 2.5 m.

3m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: SC29 - 3m USB-C Cable.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026A 3 m long USB-C cable and a 6 m XLR cable are included.

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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Required1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Analogue Power Requirements Via XLR: P48. The USB output runs on USB bus power.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Analogue Power Requirements: Via XLR: P48.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026For the NT1 5th Generation to function over XLR, it must be supplied with 48V phantom power. The USB output needs none.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026The analogue use needs 48 V phantom power from the audio interface.

Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

24bits1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Page text: 192kHz/24bit conversion rate.3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0064/7557/9457/files/FIFINE-TANK6-microphone-all-metal-body-01.jpgRead 14 October 2026Same image: 192kHz/24bit Sampling Rate.

32bits1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Bit Depth: 24-bit / 32-bit floating point. Stored as 32 with float_32_bit true.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bit Depth: 24-bit / 32-bit floating point.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026A bit depth of up to 32-bit floating point.

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

192kHz1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Page text: 192kHz/24bit conversion rate. The November 2025 maker page printed 16-bit/24-bit at 48 kHz, so the digital spec was revised after that.3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0064/7557/9457/files/FIFINE-TANK6-microphone-all-metal-body-01.jpgRead 14 October 2026Same image: 192kHz/24bit Sampling Rate.

192kHz1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Sampling Rate: 48 / 96 / 192 kHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sampling Rate (kHz): 48 / 96 / 192.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Capable of recording a sample rate of up to 192kHz.

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

No1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Only 24-bit is listed, so no 32-bit float format.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026World-first 32-bit float digital output. On Windows the custom ASIO driver is needed for 32-bit float.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 202632-bit float digital output for recording with no chance of clipping up to the max SPL handling of the microphone.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The microphone can record 32-bit float audio. On Windows this needs the ASIO driver and firmware 1.1.3 or above.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Page text: the built-in headphone jack allows zero-latency monitoring. The 3.5 mm size comes from Prime Audio and the maker's Amazon images.6Reviewprimeaudio.org/fifine-amplitank-tank-6-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: 3.5mm jack for real-time monitoring under the microphone, beside the USB-C and XLR outputs.

No3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026To monitor over USB the user plugs headphones into the computer's headphone output or audio interface. The microphone has no headphone jack.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026The microphone has no controls or connectors for monitoring over headphones.

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

Yes1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Page text: the built-in headphone jack allows zero-latency monitoring.

No3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Monitoring happens in the computer or DAW and is subject to latency. The microphone has no direct monitoring.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026The review finds no controls or connectors on the microphone for monitoring over headphones.

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, Headphone volume, Mute1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Page text: front-panel controls, a mute button, gain knob and headphone volume dial. The FAQ says the mute button does not work over XLR.6Reviewprimeaudio.org/fifine-amplitank-tank-6-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a gain knob and a headphone monitoring knob on the front, and a mute button on the back.

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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/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026On-board DSP with APHEX processing: compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom. Aural Exciter and Big Bottom are stored as exciter or bass enhancer. The processing works only at 48 kHz and 24-bit.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processing: APHEX digital signal processing, only available at 48kHz sample rate. The text names a compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026RØDE Central and RØDE Connect give access to a noise gate, compressor, high-pass filter, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom. Settings enabled in RØDE Central persist in the microphone. Processing needs 48 kHz and 24-bit.6Press releaserode.com/en-au/about/news-info/introducing-the-nt1-5th-generation-the-ultimate-studio-condenser-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Built-in DSP with APHEX processing: compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom, controlled through RØDE Central and RØDE Connect.

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

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026FAQ: it fits stands with 5/8 inch or 3/8 inch connectors. The maker's Amazon image shows both threads with an adapter.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FJFQJ57BRead 14 October 2026Image: 3/8 inch threads and 5/8 inch threads. Box list: 3/8 to 5/8 adapter.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The SM6 shock mount features both 5/8 inch and 3/8 inch thread sizes.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026Usual thread sizes of 3/8 inch and 5/8 inch are provided on the spider.

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.

Internal1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the all-metal microphone comes with a shock mount that dampens vibrations. Amazon calls it a multi-layer internal suspension and the box list holds no separate shock mount.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FJFQJ57BRead 14 October 2026Bullet: solid metal build with multi-layer internal suspension isolates the capsule from desk vibrations.

Included1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The page lists a studio-grade shock mount in the box and the HF6 capsule is also internally shock-mounted. A separate SM6 shock mount is in the box, so this is included.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Comes with a studio-quality SM6 shock mount that the microphone is screwed into.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026A solid metal spider, the shock mount, is in the box. The microphone is screwed into it.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

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External screen1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026A pop filter is included with the SM6 shock mount.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The SM6 shock mount and pop filter, with a telescopic arm, screw into the mount.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026A classic round pop filter that screws onto the shock mount is included.

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.

No1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026FAQ 4: it does not include a boom arm. The Tank6s kit is the version with a desk stand.9Press releasefifinemicrophone.com/blogs/news/fifine-unveils-tank6s-usb-xlr-mic-with-studio-quality-and-built-in-adjustable-standRead 14 October 2026The Tank6s row has the included BS2 desktop stand.

No9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026No table stand is included.

Design and build

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Housing material

All-metal1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Page heading: Durable All-Metal Construction.

Machined aluminium1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The body is machined from rugged aluminium.6Press releaserode.com/en-au/about/news-info/introducing-the-nt1-5th-generation-the-ultimate-studio-condenser-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The body is aluminium, available in black or silver.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-03/rode-nt1-5th-gen-test-xlr-usb-allrounderRead 15 October 2026The housing is made entirely of scratch-resistant aluminium.

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.

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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/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026RØDE Central and RØDE Connect. RØDE Central is the stored companion app.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026RØDE Software Compatibility: RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE UNIFY.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026RØDE Central, RØDE Connect and a custom ASIO driver for Windows.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/0927-0836-03-01%20NT1%205THGEN%20QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 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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Yes3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026To update the NT1 5th Generation to the latest firmware, download RØDE Central. RØDE Connect also prompts for updates.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/0927-0836-03-01%20NT1%205THGEN%20QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Download RØDE Central to enable advanced granular processing and update your firmware.

Compatibility

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

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Windows, macOS1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Minimum OS Requirements Windows 10 and Mac OS 10.15. No mobile OS is listed for this model.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Minimum OS Requirements: Windows 10, Mac OS 10.15.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026Compatible with computers running Windows 10 or later and Mac OS 10.15 or later.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

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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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Width52Height189Depth52mm(2 × 7.4 × 2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions: Length 52, Width 52, Height 189 mm. The drawing shows 189 mm along the body and 52 mm for both other sides. The microphone stands upright, so height 189 mm, width 52 mm and depth 52 mm. ComputerBase prints 190 x 50 mm.

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

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308g(10.9 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight (grams): 308. ComputerBase and Kirstein print 311 g.

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

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CE, UKCA, FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B), KC (South Korea)4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/0927-0836-03-01%20NT1%205THGEN%20QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide prints the FCC Part 15 Class B statement, CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) and a South Korea ID R-R-R72-NT1-5G.5Regulatory filingedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1-5G%20-%20EU%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity for the NT1 5th Generation Black and Silver, dated 9 February 2022. RØDE also links a UKCA Declaration of Conformity for the same models at https://edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1-5G%20-%20UKCA%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity.pdf.

In the box

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In the box

Dynamic Mic, 8.2ft USB-C to USB-A/C Cable, 3/8" to 5/8" Adapter, User's Manual5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FJFQJ57BRead 14 October 2026The box image reads Dynamic Mic, 8.2ft USB-C to USB-A/C Cable, 3/8" to 5/8" Adapter and User's Manual. Item data lists the same four items.9Press releasefifinemicrophone.com/blogs/news/fifine-unveils-tank6s-usb-xlr-mic-with-studio-quality-and-built-in-adjustable-standRead 14 October 2026Availability line: a dynamic microphone, a USB-A to USB-A/C cable, a height-adjustable stand and a user's manual. It does not say whether the 3/8 to 5/8 adapter is in the Tank6s box.

NT1 5th Generation microphone, SM6 shock mount and pop filter, SC29 3 m USB-C cable, 6 m XLR cable, Dust cover1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The page lists the shock mount, pop filter, a premium XLR cable and a USB-C cable. The datasheet and user guide add the dust cover.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: SM6 shock mount and pop filter, SC29 3m USB-C cable, 6m XLR cable, dust cover.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026The NT1 5th Generation comes with a studio-quality shock mount, pop filter, XLR cable, USB-C cable and dust cover.

Links

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Product page

fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphone1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026

rode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generation1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1184/NT1%205th%20GEN_Datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026RØDE datasheet of the NT1 5th Generation, created June 2023. It shows Black and Silver.

Manual

drive.google.com/file/d/1cclYxK80zatL18mLAiukEY58wBhjSjTB/view1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-tank6-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The download table lists Tank6 microphone user manual, 11.2 MB, dated 2026-09-10, as a Google Drive link. Google Drive refused the download, so the manual was not read. Its cover in the Amazon box image reads AmpliTank Tank6 User's Guide, version 25-V3.

rode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generation3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt1-5th-generationRead 15 October 2026RØDE web user guide of the NT1 5th Generation. The rode.com page also links a quick start guide as the Product Manual.

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.

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1year6Press releaserode.com/en-au/about/news-info/introducing-the-nt1-5th-generation-the-ultimate-studio-condenser-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The post says the NT1 5th Generation is backed by a 10-year warranty. That term needs registration, see the warranty terms page. Only the base term is stored.7Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/support/warranty-termsRead 15 October 2026All RØDE products are covered by a limited warranty for one year from the date of purchase. Selected products can extend to two, five or ten years only by registering the purchase in the RØDE warranty portal. The rode.com page data shows 10 years for the NT1 5th Generation. Only the base term of 1 year is stored.

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