Today I review the brand new NT1 from Rode which offers 32-bit floating point A/D conversion over the USB output. This offers a pretty neutral bass and mids frequency response which means it can get a bit overpowering in the lower frequencies if you're close micing, and then you get a detailed treble sound. It has an impressive self noise of only 4dBa and a max SPL of 142dB. It's a very impressive mic that will serve some people extremely well. Buy the Rode NT1 (5th Gen) (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/nt15thSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/nt15thBuy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Demo of 32-Bit Floating Point Recording00:20 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 01:06 - Setup01:27 - What’s in the Box01:53 - Build Quality / Walkthrough02:38 - Specifications03:09 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)03:27 - Plosive Test03:40 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test04:05 - Background Noise Test 04:25 - Untreated Room Test04:45 - Shock Rejection Test05:06 - Mic Resonance Tap Test05:20 - USB vs XLR Output06:17 - Intro to Comparison06:46 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison07:06 - Neat King Bee II Comparison07:30 - Rode NT1a Comparison07:57 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison08:21 - Rode NT1 (4th) Comparison09:11 - Rode NT2a Comparison09:44 - Shure KSM32 Comparison10:13 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison11:44 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison11:17 - Music Test12:36 - Pros & Cons14:57 - Overall Thoughts17:35 - Recommendation18:39 - Who Is 32 Bit Floating Point For?20:37 - Outro