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RØDE NT-USB Mini

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NT-USB Mini

Released February 2020.5Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_mini.htmRead 15 October 2026Thomann: available since February 2020. Last checked 15 October 2026.

Type
Condenser
Polar patterns
Cardioid
Outputs
USB
Frequency response
20 Hz / 20 kHz

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General

Series
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Model numbers
NTUSBMINI1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026SKU NTUSBMINI in the product data of the page.
GTIN / EAN
06988130066879Retailer pagewrdtunes.com/de/products/rode-nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Structured data GTIN 0698813006687. Manco lists 698813006687 for the same model.
Announced
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.
Status
Available1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026The US page sells the NT-USB Mini at 109 USD.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Variant colour in the page data: Black. No other colour is offered.
Microphone type
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.

Capsule and pickup

Capsule size
Not available
Capsules
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.
Polar patterns
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
Address type
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.

Sound specs

Frequency response
Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz.
Sensitivity (analog)
Not available
Sensitivity (digital)
Not available
Max SPL
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.
Max SPL distortion 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).
Self-noise
Not available
Digital noise floor
Not available
Signal-to-noise ratio
Not available
Dynamic range
Not available
Output impedance
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Connectivity

Outputs
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
Inputs for other sources
Not available
USB and XLR at once
Not available
USB port
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
Cable host plug
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.
Cable length
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.
Phantom power
Not available

Digital audio

Max bit depth
24bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bit Depth: 24-bit.
Max sample rate
48kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sample Rate: 48 kHz.
32-bit float recording
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.

Monitoring

Headphone output
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.
Zero-latency monitoring
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.

Controls and processing

Onboard controls
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.
Onboard processing
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Mounting and accessories

Mount threads
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.
Shock mount
Not available
Pop filter
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.
Desk stand included
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

Design and build

Housing material
Steel and reinforced nylon resin1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-miniRead 15 October 2026Steel and reinforced nylon resin construction.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Software

Software
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.
User firmware updates
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.

Compatibility

Works with
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.
Consoles
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.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Microphone dimensions
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.
Microphone weight
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Weight with stand
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.

Certifications

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.

In the box

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.

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