{"data":{"slug":"rode-nt-usb-mini","type":"microphone","brand":"RØDE","name":"NT-USB Mini","aliases":["RØDE NT-USB Mini","Rode NT-USB Mini","NT USB Mini","NTUSBMINI","NT-USB Mini Compact USB Microphone"],"release_date":"2020-02","url":"https://arkivo.dev/microphones/rode-nt-usb-mini","specs":{"series":null,"model_numbers":["NTUSBMINI"],"gtins":["0698813006687"],"announce_date":"2020-02-10","status":"available","predecessor":null,"successor":null,"launch_price_usd":99,"launch_price_eur":null,"markets":null,"colors":["Black"],"manufacturer_url":"https://rode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-mini","spec_sheet_url":"https://edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdf","manual_url":"https://rode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-mini","eprel_registration_number":null,"warranty_years":null,"transducer_type":"condenser","capsule_size_mm":null,"capsule_count":1,"polar_patterns":["cardioid"],"address_type":"side","frequency_response_hz":{"min_hz":20,"max_hz":20000},"sensitivity_dbv_pa":null,"sensitivity_dbfs":null,"max_spl_db":121,"max_spl_thd_percent":1,"self_noise_dba":null,"noise_floor_dbfs":null,"snr_db":null,"dynamic_range_db":null,"output_impedance_ohm":null,"connection_types":["usb"],"external_inputs":null,"simultaneous_usb_xlr":null,"usb_connector":"usb_c","cable_host_connector":"usb_a","cable_length_m":0.508,"phantom_power":null,"max_bit_depth_bits":24,"max_sample_rate_khz":48,"float_32_bit":false,"headphone_jack":true,"zero_latency_monitoring":true,"onboard_controls":["headphone_volume"],"onboard_processing":null,"mount_threads":["5_8_inch","3_8_inch"],"shock_mount":null,"pop_filter":["internal"],"desk_stand_included":true,"housing_material":"Steel and reinforced nylon resin","rgb_lighting":null,"lighting_zones":null,"software_name":"RØDE Central","firmware_updatable":true,"os_compatibility":["windows","macos","ios","ipados","android"],"console_compatibility":["playstation"],"dimensions_mm":{"width_mm":54.5,"height_mm":108.1,"depth_mm":43.9},"weight_g":null,"weight_with_stand_g":585,"other_certifications":["CE","UKCA","FCC Part 15 Class B","CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B)","KC (South Korea)"],"in_the_box":["NT-USB Mini","SC20 USB-C to USB-A cable","Thread Mount Adaptor","Magnetic desk stand"]},"variants":[],"sources":[{"url":"https://rode.com/en-us/products/nt-usb-mini","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manufacturer_url","status","model_numbers","colors","transducer_type","capsule_count","polar_patterns","address_type","connection_types","usb_connector","headphone_jack","zero_latency_monitoring","onboard_controls","pop_filter","desk_stand_included","housing_material","software_name","firmware_updatable","os_compatibility","other_certifications"],"notes":{"status":"The US page sells the NT-USB Mini at 109 USD.","model_numbers":"SKU NTUSBMINI in the product data of the page.","colors":"Variant colour in the page data: Black. No other colour is offered.","transducer_type":"High-quality condenser capsule. The datasheet says electret condenser.","capsule_count":"The page names one condenser capsule in the singular. It prints no capsule count. Tom's Guide lists Condensers: 1.","polar_patterns":"Directional cardioid polar pattern.","address_type":"The 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.","connection_types":"Class-compliant USB output that works with computers or tablets.","usb_connector":"The user guide lists a USB-C connector on the rear.","headphone_jack":"Studio-quality headphone amplifier and 3.5mm headphone output.","zero_latency_monitoring":"Zero-latency headphone monitoring. The user guide says the mode sends the microphone audio directly to the headphones.","onboard_controls":"Single 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.","pop_filter":"In-built pop filter for reducing plosives.","desk_stand_included":"Unique detachable magnetic desk stand.","housing_material":"Steel and reinforced nylon resin construction.","software_name":"The 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.","firmware_updatable":"The page says RØDE Central updates compatible devices to the latest firmware. The quick start guide says to download RØDE Central to update your firmware.","other_certifications":"The 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.","os_compatibility":"The 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."}},{"url":"https://edge.rode.com/pdf/products/96/NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06.pdf","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["spec_sheet_url","transducer_type","polar_patterns","frequency_response_hz","max_spl_db","max_spl_thd_percent","connection_types","usb_connector","cable_host_connector","max_bit_depth_bits","max_sample_rate_khz","float_32_bit","headphone_jack","zero_latency_monitoring","desk_stand_included","os_compatibility","weight_with_stand_g","mount_threads","in_the_box"],"notes":{"spec_sheet_url":"RØDE datasheet of the NT-USB Mini, file NT-USB_Mini_ds_V06, made in January 2025.","transducer_type":"Active electronics: Electret condenser, A/D and USB interface.","frequency_response_hz":"Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz.","max_spl_db":"Max 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_thd_percent":"Max SPL: 121dB (1% THD).","usb_connector":"Output Connection: USB-C.","cable_host_connector":"Included accessory 1 x SC20. The picture shows a cable with a USB-C plug and a USB-A plug.","max_bit_depth_bits":"Bit Depth: 24-bit.","max_sample_rate_khz":"Sample Rate: 48 kHz.","float_32_bit":"The datasheet lists a single bit depth, 24-bit, so there is no 32-bit float format.","headphone_jack":"Analog Output: 3.5mm headphone.","zero_latency_monitoring":"Key features: 3.5mm headphone output with zero-latency monitoring.","desk_stand_included":"Intro text: the included desk stand features a magnetic base that can be detached.","os_compatibility":"Minimum OS Requirement: macOS 10.12, Windows 10.","weight_with_stand_g":"Weight (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.","mount_threads":"The thread mount adaptor is an included accessory. The user guide gives the threads.","in_the_box":"Included 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."}},{"url":"https://rode.com/en-us/user-guides/nt-usb-mini","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manual_url","usb_connector","cable_host_connector","headphone_jack","zero_latency_monitoring","onboard_controls","mount_threads","pop_filter","desk_stand_included","address_type","os_compatibility"],"notes":{"manual_url":"RØDE online user guide of the NT-USB Mini.","cable_host_connector":"Use the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable to connect the NT-USB Mini to your computer.","headphone_jack":"The headphone output on the back is a standard 3.5mm TRS connection.","zero_latency_monitoring":"Zero-latency monitoring mode sends the microphone audio directly to the headphones, bypassing any computer processing. Click the headphone level control to switch it.","onboard_controls":"The knob on the front is the headphone output level control.","mount_threads":"The integrated swing mount features a standard 5/8 inch thread. The mic also comes with a 3/8 inch adaptor.","pop_filter":"Rear feature list: In-built Pop Filter.","address_type":"Front feature list: High-quality Condenser Capsule. Rear feature list: in-built pop filter, swing mount, USB-C connector and headphone output.","os_compatibility":"Works 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."}},{"url":"https://edge.rode.com/pdf/page/77/modules/609/0927-0843-02-01_NT-USB%20Mini_QSG_FA_WEB.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["software_name","firmware_updatable","onboard_controls","zero_latency_monitoring","mount_threads","other_certifications"],"notes":{"software_name":"Download RØDE Central to apply processing, change settings and update your firmware.","firmware_updatable":"Download RØDE Central to apply processing, change settings and update your firmware.","onboard_controls":"Steps 5 and 6: turn the knob to set the headphone monitoring volume and press it for zero-latency monitoring.","zero_latency_monitoring":"Step 6: press the knob to enable or disable zero-latency monitoring.","mount_threads":"Step 1: remove the plug at the base of the swivel arm to reveal a mounting thread for desk stands, studio arms and tripods.","other_certifications":"North 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."}},{"url":"https://www.thomann.de/gb/rode_nt_usb_mini.htm","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["release_date","dimensions_mm","weight_with_stand_g","cable_length_m"],"notes":{"release_date":"Thomann: available since February 2020.","dimensions_mm":"Thomann: 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.","weight_with_stand_g":"Thomann: Weight 585 g, with table base and USB cable included in the listing.","cable_length_m":"Not stated on this page. See the AVLGEAR entry."}},{"url":"https://avlgear.com/products/rode-usb-a-to-usb-c-cable","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["cable_length_m"],"notes":{"cable_length_m":"The 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."}},{"url":"https://www.newsshooter.com/2020/02/11/rode-announces-nt-usb-mini-for-99-usd/","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["announce_date","release_date","launch_price_usd"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Newsshooter, 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.","release_date":"MusicTech, 10 February 2020: RØDE says the NT-USB Mini will be available this week.","launch_price_usd":"Headline and text: the NT-USB Mini is 99 USD. TechRadar also gives $99. US price excl. tax. No EUR launch price was found."}},{"url":"https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/rode-nt-usb-mini","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["capsule_count"],"notes":{"capsule_count":"Spec box: Condensers 1, Directional patterns Cardioid."}},{"url":"https://wrdtunes.com/de/products/rode-nt-usb-mini","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["gtins"],"notes":{"gtins":"Structured data GTIN 0698813006687. Manco lists 698813006687 for the same model."}},{"url":"https://help.rode.com/hc/en-us/articles/11677679549455-R%C3%98DE-USB-Microphone-Compatibility-List-for-the-PlayStation-5","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["console_compatibility"],"notes":{"console_compatibility":"RØDE'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."}}],"fields_filled":38,"updated":"2026-10-15"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}