Studio and Location Multi-Powered 3/4" Condenser Microphone Stylish and modern, the NT3 is a studio and location workhorse. With both 48V phantom and internal 9V battery operation, this RØDE is at home anywhere. Intended for studio, stage and location work, this versatile handheld or stand mounted microphone incorporates a true externally polarized condenser (hyper-cardioid polar response) transducer with an internal capsule shock mounting system, and an ultra-low noise electronic circuit that has a high immunity to R.F. interference. The NT3 incorporates a rugged welded and heat-treated mesh head and all metal body. True condenser externally biased 3/4" capsule Dual power operation Cast metal body with durable satin-nickel finish Transformerless output Internal capsule shock mounting High level of RF rejection Audio-grade surface mount components Full frequency response Battery status indicator Power P48 (48V), P24 (24V), P12 (12V) phantom supply or 9V battery Acoustic Principle Pressure gradient Directional Pattern Cardioid Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz Output impedance 200Ω Signal noise ratio >77 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651) Equivalent noise <16 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651) Maximum SPL >140dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) Maximum output voltage +9.5dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) Sensitivity -39 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz Weight 371gm