I was very impressed with these low-cost microphones. I used them to record an in-home piano recital where I wasn't able to place the microphones optimally (I didn't want guests to bump into mic stands).

I primarily use this mic on acoustic guitars, but it also works great on the bottom snare or as an overhead for drums. This microphone has such a vibrant, yet clean sound that has had a huge impact on my recording quality. I have also used the Rode NT1-A and have had great success with both.

Fantasic workhorse mic. Works well for ac. guitar, dobro and mandolin.

Given the plethora of opinion, we will not repeat ... OVERALL OPINION I just spent a whole week at 12 hours a day to try to make it sound.

Bought a pair of RODE NT5, main purpose is choir miking. Have use it for more than a year, I would say these NT5 sounds very neutral. It is also accurate, so any flat or sharp singer could be easily heard. Tried for vocal as well, sounds neutral, but I prefer a warmer and thicker sound for vocal.

Yes, I know this is probably one of the most over-used clichTs used when describing a microphone, but if any mic fits the bill, the NT5 pair certainly does.Some say that the NT5's are a little dark.

An excellent microphone for the price. Great sounding, and good clarity. I generally use mine for 'found sound' type recordings so I haven't tested it fully on everyday instrumentation, but I am confident that it would perform well.

The Rode NT5 is priced well and affordable for a good mic.. This cost me less than half of the amount of the expensive equipment that I had and I have better recordings out of the Rode NT 5 and TC Electronics Desktop Konnekt 6.

The Rode NT5 is a pencil style condenser mic with low noise specs and full frequency response from 20hz to 20K. Because they come as a pair they are ideal for placement in front of groups of vocals or instruments, and as drum overheads but of course you can use them individually in countless other...