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General

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Series

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

MJBUDSTALKRBLK4, MJBUDSTALKRWHT41Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Product data SKU MJBUDSTALKRBLK4 (black). The white page has MJBUDSTALKRWHT4.2Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-whiteRead 15 October 2026SKU MJBUDSTALKRWHT4 in the product data. The description text of this page is copied from the Talk GO (2 condensers, Bluetooth, 130 g) and is not used.

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

GTIN / EAN

0812887017565, 08128870195834Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026JLab store product feed lists barcode 812887017565 for SKU MJBUDSTALKRBLK4. It is written here as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero. The UPC check digit is valid.5Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-white.jsonRead 15 October 2026JLab store product feed lists barcode 812887019583 for SKU MJBUDSTALKRWHT4. It is written here as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero. The UPC 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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The JLab US store sells the JBuds Talk at 99.99 USD and the SKU is in stock.

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, White1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026JLab sells Black and White as separate store pages with the same specs.2Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-whiteRead 15 October 2026JLab store page for the white JBuds Talk at 99.99 USD, in stock.

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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs and product description: condenser microphone (3 Condensers).

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.

14mm1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Mic Size (3) 14 mm. The product description says 3 x 14mm condenser.

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.

31Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Total Microphone(s) 3 Condensers.

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.

Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, Stereo1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Four directional pattern modes: Cardioid, Omni, Stereo and Bi-directional.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: recording setting dial with Cardioid (record front), Omni (record all surroundings), Bidirectional (record front and back) and Stereo (record front, left and right).

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 address3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026In use page: the correct position is speaking at the front face of the upright body, and the horizontal position is marked incorrect.

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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs and product description: 50Hz~20KHz. The older Talk page of the same store prints Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz in its description and 50Hz~20KHz in its spec table, so JLab is not consistent. The JBuds Talk values are stored.

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.

120dB SPL1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Max SPL 120 dB. The page names no distortion limit.

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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Connects over USB. Plug and play with a USB-C to USB cable. No drivers or software needed.

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-C3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: USB-C power input on the rear. Setup page: the cable plugs into the USB-C input.

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-A1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The Includes line and the page description say a USB-A to USB-C cable, and the manual drawing shows a USB-A plug on the computer end. The tech spec row Cable Type C to C conflicts, so this follows the three USB-A statements.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup drawing shows a USB-A plug on the computer end. Tips: it will only work with a USB-A input with an operating system.

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.

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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.

24bits1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Bit Depth 24-bit.

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.

96kHz1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Sample Rate 96KHz.

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.

No1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The page lists only 24-bit, so there is no 32-bit float format.

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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: 3.5mm Input Yes, Hear Yourself / Mic Monitoring Yes. The manual labels the jack HEADPHONE AUX. The page text says a 3.5mm input lets the speaker monitor their own mic feed in real time through headphones.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: HEADPHONE AUX jack on the rear.

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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The page says the 3.5mm jack lets the speaker monitor their own mic feed in real time through headphones. The words zero latency are not on the JBuds Talk page. The Talk launch release (audioXpress, 2020-04-30) calls the same 3.5 mm monitoring zero-latency, and the Talk is the model JLab says was upgraded to the JBuds Talk.

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, Headphone volume, Mute, Polar pattern1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Controls for Volume, Gain and Quick Mute. The four pattern modes are selected on the mic, see the manual.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: volume/gain wheel (press and hold to switch volume and gain), mute on/off with a quick press and a recording setting dial for the four patterns. The LED ring shows volume, gain and mute.

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.

5/8 inch, 1/4 inch3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Assembly page: 5/8" and 1/4" assembly with a 1/4" inset. The product page names a 5/8 inch input for swivel mounting.

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.

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Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

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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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026What's In The Box lists Microphone, Mic Stand and Charging Cable. The manual shows a tripod base assembled to the microphone.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Assembly page: base assembly with a folding tripod leg screwed to the microphone. Setup page drawing shows the microphone on a tripod.

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

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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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Lighting LEDs Yes. The manual lists 11 selectable LED interface modes, including color fade, color wipe and rainbow.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED interface list: 1 color fade, 2 color wipe, 3 rainbow, 4 blue, 5 purple, 6 green, 7 cyan, 8 yellow, 9 orange, 10 pink, 11 white. A rear button turns the interface on and off and switches it.

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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, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026FAQ: compatible with PC, Mac and Chromebook operating systems. The manual says it works with almost any recording software on macOS, Windows or Linux, and will not work through most tablets or mobile phones, so no mobile OS is stored.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Works with almost any recording software installed on macOS, Windows or Linux. Setup text lists Windows 7, 8, 10 and macOS 10.10 or higher. It will not work through most tablets or mobile phones due to their power limitations.

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.

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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.

Width70.1Height134.9mm(2.8 × 5.3 in)1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs print Product Length 5.31 in, Width 2.76 in and Height 2.09 in. Stored as exact conversions rounded to 0.1 mm. The mic is used upright, so the longest side (5.31 in) is the height and the 2.76 in side is the width. The 2.09 in side is left out. The older Talk page prints 135 x 70 x 63 mm, so the third side is not consistent between the two pages.

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.

215g(7.6 oz)1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Product Weight (Total, g) 215. The description says the microphone body weighs 215 grams. The Talk page prints Weight (Microphone Body) 215gr and 412.7gr with the stand.

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

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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

JBuds Talk Microphone, 5/8" Input for Swivel Mounting, 6.5ft USB-A to 90-Degree USB-C, JLab 2 Year Limited Warranty1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Includes line copied from the tech specs: JBuds Talk Microphone, 5/8" Input for Swivel Mounting, 6.5ft USB-A to 90-Degree USB-C, and JLab 2 Year Limited Warranty. The tech spec table prints Cable Length 5 ft and Cable Type C to C, which conflicts with the 6.5 ft USB-A cable in this line, so the cable length is not stored.

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

jlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-black1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 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.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026JLab JBuds Talk Microphone Manual, 3 pages, English.

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.

2years1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Free shipping, 2-year warranty and 30-day returns. Includes: JLab 2 Year Limited Warranty. The manual calls it a two year limited warranty.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Your warranty: two year limited warranty.

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