RØDE TF-5
Best precision instruments for capturing detailed, natural acoustic sound.
These small-diaphragm condensers manage to capture the airy detail typical of the format while injecting a rare, musical warmth that usually requires much larger capsules. They are exceptionally precise tools for stereo recording, though their clinical accuracy might feel too revealing for those seeking a colored, vintage character.
$1549.00
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RØDE
Who it's for
- Audio engineers and musicians seeking uncolored, high-fidelity sound.
- Recording studios and producers needing reliable, consistent stereo capture.
- Professional users requiring reliable, long-lasting, high-performance equipment.
Who should skip it
- Hobbyists and emerging artists with limited equipment budgets.
- Beginners without dedicated audio interfaces or mixers providing phantom power.
- Vocalists or engineers needing a primary, all-rounder microphone for diverse sources.
Performance breakdown
Sonic Transparency
Captures acoustic sources with exceptional, uncolored fidelity and natural detail.
Noise Floor
Ultra-low self-noise ensures pristine recordings even in quiet, delicate passages.
Stereo Consistency
Precision-matched capsules deliver flawless imaging for complex orchestral or ensemble setups.
Application Versatility
Excels on everything from intimate acoustic instruments to massive orchestral arrangements.
Build Quality
Precision-engineered to sub-micron tolerances for professional, long-term studio reliability.
Frequency Response
Flat, balanced profile provides a warm, airy character without harshness.
Key Specs
Acoustic Principle
Externally biased condenser
Active Electronics
JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Range
20Hz - 20kHz
Frequency Range
30 Hz - 20 kHz ±3dB // 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±4dB
Output Impedance
63Ω
Signal-to-noise Ratio
80 dB
Equivalent Noise
14 dB SPL (A-weighted, as per IEC651)
Input SPL @ 1% THD
135 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD, 600Ω load)
Sensitivity
-29 dB re.1 Volt/Pascal or better (35 mV @ 94dB SPL @ 1kHz)
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