Rode NT-USB+ review

The NT-USB+ is the condenser pick for people who record in a quiet space and want more detail than a dynamic mic captures. Rode pairs a studio-grade cardioid condenser capsule with its Revolution Preamp and records at 24-bit, 48 kHz over USB-C. Internal DSP, set through RODE Central, RODE Connect or RODE Reporter, adds a compressor, noise gate, high-pass filters and the APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom, and settings stay on the mic after you unplug it. The box includes a desk stand and a pop filter, so you can start recording without extra purchases, and the headphone jack has both volume and mix controls. RODE Connect also lets up to four compatible Rode mics share one computer, which helps for small in-person podcasts. The main caveat is the capsule type: a condenser hears more of your room, so echo and keyboard noise show up more. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

Creators and musicians in quiet rooms who want detailed condenser sound with everything needed to start recording.

Price

$179 at Rode US when checked.

NT-USB+ Professional USB Microphone $179
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Studio-grade condenser capsule with tight cardioid pickup
• Revolution Preamp with high-resolution conversion at 24-bit, 48kHz
• Internal DSP with compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter and APHEX effects
• Zero-latency headphone output with volume and mix controls
• Desk stand and pop filter included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Complete desktop kit in the box
• Strength: Works with RODE Connect for up to four guests on one computer
• Strength: Plug-and-play with smartphones and tablets
• Weakness: Condenser capsule picks up more room sound than the dynamic picks
• Weakness: USB only, no XLR output
• Weakness: iOS connection needs a separate Lightning accessory cable on older devices

Key facts

• Type: Condenser, cardioid
• Frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Resolution: 24-bit, 48 kHz
• Max input SPL: 118.0dB at 10% THD
• Connection: USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack

Where it ranks

Rode NT-USB+ is No. 2 in our Best USB Microphones verdict.