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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.

NTUSBMINI1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026SKU NTUSBMINI in the product data of the page.

SAMTR, SAMTRTB, SAMTRBR, SAMTRW1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The Product Model list offers SAMTR (Meteor Mic), SAMTRTB (Titanium Black), SAMTRBR (Black and Red) and SAMTRW (White). The page data lists the same four SKUs.5Retailer pagemusicredone.com/products/samson-meteorRead 15 October 2026SKU SAMTR.

GTIN / EAN

06988130066879Retailer pagewrdtunes.com/de/products/rode-nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Structured data GTIN 0698813006687. Manco lists 698813006687 for the same model.

809164012733, 809164015659, 809164023302, 8091640197871Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026UPC per SKU in the page data: SAMTR 809164012733, SAMTRTB 809164015659, SAMTRBR 809164023302, SAMTRW 809164019787.5Retailer pagemusicredone.com/products/samson-meteorRead 15 October 2026UPC 809164012733 for SKU SAMTR.

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

10 February 20207Press articlenewsshooter.com/2020/02/11/rode-announces-nt-usb-mini-for-99-usdRead 15 October 2026Newsshooter, 11 February 2020, reports RØDE has just announced the NT-USB Mini. MusicTech dated its report 10 February 2020 and said it will be available that week.

6 January 20113Press articlelanoc.org/news/afilliate-reviewsnews/make-an-impact-with-meteor-mic-in-stores-april-15-2011Read 15 October 2026Samson release datelined Las Vegas, NV, January 06, 2011, reproduced by LanOC.

Status

Available1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The US page sells the NT-USB Mini at 109 USD.

Available5Retailer pagemusicredone.com/products/samson-meteorRead 15 October 2026The page is in stock at CA$129.99 with an Add to Cart button.6Retailer pagestars-music.com/samson-meteor-mic-usb-microphone-usb_55900.htmlRead 15 October 2026Stars Music France lists the Meteor Mic as in stock.

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.

$997Press articlenewsshooter.com/2020/02/11/rode-announces-nt-usb-mini-for-99-usdRead 15 October 2026Headline and text: the NT-USB Mini is 99 USD. TechRadar also gives $99. US price excl. tax. No EUR launch price was found.

$993Press articlelanoc.org/news/afilliate-reviewsnews/make-an-impact-with-meteor-mic-in-stores-april-15-2011Read 15 October 2026The release says Meteor Mic will retail for $99. Later reviews and listings show higher list prices, which are not launch prices.

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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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

Black1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Variant colour in the page data: Black. No other colour is offered.

Chrome, Titanium Black, Black and Red, White1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The page names Titanium Black, Black and Red and White. The base SKU has no colour name and the page calls it a durable chrome-plated body, so it is stored as Chrome.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026High-quality condenser capsule. The datasheet says electret condenser.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Active electronics: Electret condenser, A/D and USB interface.

Condenser1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: capsule 1 inch (25 mm) condenser. The page calls it a USB studio condenser microphone.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Introduction: USB studio condenser microphone.

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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25.4mm1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: capsule 1 inch (25 mm) condenser. Stored as the exact 1 inch, 25.4 mm.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: 1 inch (25 mm) microphone capsule. Stored as the exact 1 inch.

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

11Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The page names one condenser capsule in the singular. It prints no capsule count. Tom's Guide lists Condensers: 1.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Spec box: Condensers 1, Directional patterns Cardioid.

12Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meteor Mic Layout, item 1: capsule, a large 1 inch (25 mm) diaphragm with a cardioid (unidirectional) polar pattern. One capsule is listed.

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

Cardioid1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Directional cardioid polar pattern.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Cardioid1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: polar pattern cardioid.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: polar pattern cardioid.

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

Side address1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The user guide lists the condenser capsule on the front. The page says the pattern focuses on the subject in front of the upright microphone. No Rode document uses the words side-address.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Front feature list: High-quality Condenser Capsule. Rear feature list: in-built pop filter, swing mount, USB-C connector and headphone output.

Side address1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The Samson USB microphone comparison table lists the Meteor Mic column as a side address condenser, with fold-back legs and 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Sound specs

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 20 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance is printed.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The manual shows the frequency response graph.

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.

121dB SPL2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max SPL: 121dB (1% THD). The launch datasheet (V03) and launch coverage print Input SPL @ 1%THD: 121dB (A-weighted, as per IEC651). The mic is USB only.

120dB SPL1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: max SPL 120 dB. No distortion limit is printed.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: max SPL 120 dB. No distortion limit is printed.

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.

1%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max SPL: 121dB (1% THD).

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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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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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96dB1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: signal to noise 96 dB (A). No reference level is printed.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: signal to noise 96 dB (A).

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.

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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 pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Class-compliant USB output that works with computers or tablets.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026

USB1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The page calls it a USB microphone that plugs directly into any computer with a USB input. The only other output is the headphone jack.

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-C1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The user guide lists a USB-C connector on the rear.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Output Connection: USB-C.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026

Mini-USB2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 8: USB jack, Mini-B USB connector. The Quick Start says to plug the mini-B (small) end of the cable into the rear socket.4Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/09/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The back of the microphone has a mini-USB port.

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

USB-A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included accessory 1 x SC20. The picture shows a cable with a USB-C plug and a USB-A plug.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Use the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable to connect the NT-USB Mini to your computer.

USB-A4Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/09/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: comes with a USB-to-miniUSB cable, which has a standard USB plug on the computer end. The length is about 6 ft in this review and about 6.5 ft in Cult of Mac, so no length is stored.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

0.508m5Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_mini.htmRead 15 October 2026Not stated on this page. See the AVLGEAR entry.6Retailer pageavlgear.com/products/rode-usb-a-to-usb-c-cableRead 15 October 2026The retailer lists the RØDE SC20 USB-A to USB-C cable as 20 inch, which is 0.508 m. RØDE's datasheet names the SC20 as the cable in the box. RØDE has no SC20 page.

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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.

24bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bit Depth: 24-bit.

16bits1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: bit rate 16 bit.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: bit rate 16 bit.

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

48kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sample Rate: 48 kHz.

48kHz1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: sample rate 44.1/48 kHz.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: sample rate 44.1/48 kHz.

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

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026The datasheet lists a single bit depth, 24-bit, so there is no 32-bit float format.

No1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The only bit depth listed is 16 bit, so no 32-bit float.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Studio-quality headphone amplifier and 3.5mm headphone output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Analog Output: 3.5mm headphone.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The headphone output on the back is a standard 3.5mm TRS connection.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Features: stereo 1/8 inch headphone jack for no latency monitoring. Headphone output 85 mW at 16 ohms.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 7: headphone jack, 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo jack. Headphone output 85 mW at 16 ohms.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Zero-latency headphone monitoring. The user guide says the mode sends the microphone audio directly to the headphones.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Key features: 3.5mm headphone output with zero-latency monitoring.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Zero-latency monitoring mode sends the microphone audio directly to the headphones, bypassing any computer processing. Click the headphone level control to switch it.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 6: press the knob to enable or disable zero-latency monitoring.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Features: a zero-latency headphone output with level control.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Introduction: a headphone output with level control for zero-latency monitoring. Direct monitoring is switched on in the computer's audio settings.3Press articlelanoc.org/news/afilliate-reviewsnews/make-an-impact-with-meteor-mic-in-stores-april-15-2011Read 15 October 2026A stereo 1/8 inch headphone output for no latency monitoring.

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.

Headphone volume1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Single front knob sets the headphone level. A click of the knob switches zero-latency monitoring. The page lists no gain control and no mute control.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The knob on the front is the headphone output level control.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Steps 5 and 6: turn the knob to set the headphone monitoring volume and press it for zero-latency monitoring.

Headphone volume, Mute1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications, controls: headphone volume and microphone mute switch. The gain is set on the computer.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, controls: headphone volume and microphone mute switch. Mute silences the microphone output to the computer and headphones. The input gain is computer-controlled analog input gain.

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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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, 3/8 inch2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026The thread mount adaptor is an included accessory. The user guide gives the threads.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The integrated swing mount features a standard 5/8 inch thread. The mic also comes with a 3/8 inch adaptor.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 1: remove the plug at the base of the swivel arm to reveal a mounting thread for desk stands, studio arms and tripods.

5/8 inch2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 6: stand mount, a standard 5/8 inch thread mount.

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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None1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The page says a USB cable and carrying case are included. No shock mount is listed.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

Internal1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026In-built pop filter for reducing plosives.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Rear feature list: In-built Pop Filter.

Internal2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 2: windscreen, a dual stage grille that protects the capsule and helps reduce wind noise and p-popping. The grille is built in.4Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/09/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026A dual-stage grill protects the 1 inch diaphragm and reduces wind noise and p-popping.

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 pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Unique detachable magnetic desk stand.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Intro text: the included desk stand features a magnetic base that can be detached.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The box list has no stand. The microphone has integral fold-back legs. The Samson comparison table lists Desktop (fold-back legs) for the Meteor Mic and Desktop (includes tripod stand) for other models.

Design and build

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Housing material

Steel and reinforced nylon resin1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Steel and reinforced nylon resin construction.

Die-cast body1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Features: durable chrome-plated body. The manual says die-cast body. Only the chrome SKU is described as chrome-plated, so the common material is stored.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Introduction: a die-cast body with patented fold-up legs.

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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No2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 3: a three-color LED, blue for power, amber for mute and flashing red for clipping. These are status lights only.

Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

RØDE Central1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The page names RØDE Connect, which unlocks the in-built noise gate, compressor, APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom, and RØDE Central. The quick start guide names RØDE Central for processing, settings and firmware.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Download RØDE Central to apply processing, change settings and update your firmware.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The page says RØDE Central updates compatible devices to the latest firmware. The quick start guide says to download RØDE Central to update your firmware.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Download RØDE Central to apply processing, change settings and update your firmware.

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Compatibility

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

Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The page lists macOS 11 or later and Windows 10 version 1803 or later for the apps and iOS 14 or later and Android 9.0 or later for RØDE Central. The user guide says it works with any PC or Mac with class-compliant audio, some Android devices, the iPad Pro by USB-C and Lightning iOS devices with an Apple adaptor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Minimum OS Requirement: macOS 10.12, Windows 10.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Works with any PC or Mac that supports class-compliant audio. Some Android devices also support it. The SC17 USB-C to USB-C cable works with the iPad Pro. A Lightning iOS device needs an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor.

Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Features: plugs into any computer with a USB input, no drivers required, and works with iPhone or iPad using Apple's Lightning USB Camera Adapter. The manual has Windows and Apple OSX setup steps.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: compatible with Mac and PC computers, no drivers needed. Windows and Apple OSX setup steps.4Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/09/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says it works with Windows and Mac and, with Apple's iPad camera connection kit, with an iPad.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

PlayStation10Maker product pagehelp.rode.com/hc/en-us/articles/11677679549455-R%C3%98DE-USB-Microphone-Compatibility-List-for-the-PlayStation-5Read 15 October 2026RØDE's PlayStation 5 USB microphone compatibility list. The help center blocks automated fetching with a browser check, so the entry was read from search result text: NT-USB Mini compatible, direct monitoring yes, may experience lower audio output. No Xbox or Switch statement was found.

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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.

Width54.5Height108.1Depth43.9mm(2.1 × 4.3 × 1.7 in)5Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_mini.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann: Microphone dimensions (W x D x H) 54.5 x 43.9 x 108.1 mm and table base (D x H) 89.3 x 32.4 mm. The RØDE datasheet has the same width and depth, a 141.9 mm height with the base and a 89.3 mm base diameter. Stored as width 54.5, depth 43.9 and height 108.1 for the microphone with its swing mount and without the base. The height split is Thomann's, since RØDE prints the total only.

Width49Height100Depth49mm(1.9 × 3.9 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1.92 in x 3.9 in (49 mm x 100 mm). The microphone is a side-address cylinder with legs, so the 100 mm length is the height and the 49 mm diameter is the width and depth. The Gadgeteer review gives a 3.75 in long body about 2 in in diameter.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1.92 in x 3.9 in (49 mm x 100 mm). The manual does not label the two numbers.4Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/09/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review gives a folded body 3.75 in long with an approximately 2 in diameter, which fits the maker's 100 mm length and 49 mm diameter.

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

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263g(9.3 oz)1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 0.57 lb / 263 g. A Canadian retailer prints 259 g with the same 0.57 lb.2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 0.57 lbs (263 g).

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

585g(1.3 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight (grams): 585. The sheet does not say what the weight covers. Its dimensions are measured with the desk stand, since the 141.9 mm height includes the base. Thomann lists 585 g with its table base and a USB cable included. The weight is read as microphone with stand and without cable.5Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_mini.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann: Weight 585 g, with table base and USB cable included in the listing.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

CE, UKCA, FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B), KC (South Korea)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The page links an EC Certificate of Conformity (CE) and a UKCA Declaration of Conformity. FCC, Canada and Korea marks are from the quick start guide.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026North America text: complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the limits for a Class B digital device. It also prints CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B) and a South Korea ID R-R-R72-NTUSBMINI.

FCC Part 15 Class B2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Important Safety Information: tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

In the box

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In the box

NT-USB Mini, SC20 USB-C to USB-A cable, Thread Mount Adaptor, Magnetic desk stand2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: 1 x NT-USB Mini, 1 x SC20, 1 x Thread Mount Adaptor. The SC20 is a USB-C to USB-A cable by the picture. The desk stand is added from the intro text and the box picture.

Meteor Mic, USB cable, Carry pouch1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026The page says a USB cable and carry pouch are included. The microphone is added to the list.3Press articlelanoc.org/news/afilliate-reviewsnews/make-an-impact-with-meteor-mic-in-stores-april-15-2011Read 15 October 2026A USB cable and protective carry pouch are included.

Links

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Product page

rode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-mini1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026

samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormic1Maker product pagesamsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormicRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026RØDE datasheet of the NT-USB Mini, file NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06, made in January 2025.

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Manual

rode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-mini3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026RØDE online user guide of the NT-USB Mini.

storage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdf2Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/samson-production/uploads/documents/MeteorMic_OM_EN_V3.1.pdfRead 15 October 2026English operating manual v3.1, 2018, hosted on Samson's storage bucket. The maker page links it as User Manual (English).

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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