Does the NT-USB Mini need drivers or software?

No. It is class-compliant over USB, so a computer or tablet recognizes it and any recording or streaming app can use it.

Can I hear myself while recording?

Yes. Plug headphones into the mic and use the dial to blend direct monitoring with playback. The direct signal is mono.

Does it work with a tablet or phone?

It works with tablets over USB. Phones need the right adapter and enough bus power, so check your device first.

Is it good for recording two people or an instrument?

It has a single cardioid pattern, so it suits one voice or one source at a time. For interviews or stereo, look at a multi-pattern mic.

How does it compare with the Blue Yeti?

The NT-USB Mini is smaller and simpler, with a tighter cardioid sound and a built-in pop filter. The Yeti offers multiple patterns and a mute button but is bulkier.

The microphone, its desk stand and a USB cable. No shock mount or pop shield is included because both are built in.

Where is the Rode NT-USB Mini cheapest?

At Kenmore Camera, for $103.00, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Rode NT-USB Mini?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Kenmore Camera, Amazon, Music Store US, Techinn.com, Sweetwater.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners rate the NT-USB Mini for its clear, broadcast-style voice sound and dead-simple setup. Many call it one of the best small USB mics for streaming and podcasting. Complaints center on the single cardioid pattern and the lack of a mute control.

What people mention

Sound qualityPraisedOwners describe clear, warm voice capture that sounds close to studio mics.
SetupPraisedReviewers note it works instantly with no drivers or software.
Pop filterPraisedThe internal pop filter is said to keep plosives under control without an add-on.
Pickup patternCriticisedBuyers miss stereo and omni modes for recording more than one source.
ControlsCriticisedReviewers want a mute button and hardware gain control on the mic itself.
MonitoringMixedThe headphone amp is strong, but direct monitoring is mono only.

About the Rode NT-USB Mini

The Rode NT-USB Mini is a compact USB condenser microphone for recording directly to a computer or tablet. It uses a condenser capsule with RF shielding and capsule isolation. It suits vocals, instruments, podcasting, voiceovers, gaming and live streaming.

An built-in pop filter reduces plosives. The pickup pattern is optimized to reduce background noise such as room reverberation, air conditioning and traffic, and to focus on the sound in front of the microphone.

The USB output is class-compliant, so no drivers or software are needed, and no external power is required. It works with any recording software or streaming app. A headphone amplifier and a 3.5mm headphone output with volume control let you monitor audio, and a switchable zero-latency monitoring mode removes echo when tracking.

Type

USB condenser microphone

Connectivity

Class-compliant USB, plug and play, no drivers needed

Power

Powered over USB, no external power required

Headphone output

3.5mm with volume control and switchable zero-latency monitoring

Pop filter

Built in

Mount

Removable magnetic desk stand, integrated 360-degree swing mount