Based on the work of theoretical mathematician and psychoacoustics pioneer Michael Anthony Gerzon, UK company SoundField invented the ambisonic microphone and its accompanying A-Format and B-Format audio in 1978, revolutionizing 3D audio production. Rode revolutionized the microphone industry, employing advanced manufacturing techniques to deliver studio-grade microphones at accessible prices. The NT-SF1 embodies the collective expertise of these two iconic companies.
The groundbreaking TF-45C capsule
At the heart of the NT-SF1 is the brand-new TF-45C true-condenser capsule. Designed in-house at Rode’s Sydney headquarters, this groundbreaking new capsule is machined to tolerances of less than 1 micron in the company's state-of-the-art fabrication facility. The result is a capsule that delivers astonishing clarity, sonic purity, and exceptionally low noise. Four of these capsules — each with a sub-cardioid polar pattern (slightly more omnidirectional than cardioid) — are mounted in a tetrahedral array (A-Format) on the NT-SF1 to capture and generate the sum-and-difference B-Format components, which are processed by the SoundField by Rode plug-in processor in post-production.
Rode quality, designed and crafted in Australia
For decades, Rode microphones have been popular in every media field, from professional broadcasting and recording facilities to independent film production and home recording. These mics are built tough and sound great, and they're incredibly affordable, in light of their exceptional quality. Many of the recording professionals began our mic lockers with Rode microphones, and we not only still have them — we use them all the time!