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Allan Black · May 12th, 2026, 11:52 PM

Years ago I used to be involved with blind listening tests at RØDE mics. HQ in Sydney. Before we got there they’d record a single sound, eg: voice, guitar, violin etc. with a number of carefully positioned pro mics, including their latest RØDE mic. 3 or 4 of us had to listen to each separate unidentified mic sample from a speaker, then take a break to write comments. Of course RØDE was very interested in the audio comparison we got with their new mic. They paid us including with new mics., I’ve still got some of mine, see below.

I remember when their brand new NTG-3 shotgun was included, we all agreed it demolished the others, especially RØDEs’ biggest selling competitor the Sennheiser MKH-416, which was much more expensive and still is.

Recently RØDE announced their NT1 5th Generation is the world's first microphone to feature a 32-bit float digital output - in 6 colours. Obviously this is a ground breaking achievement so why didn’t they patent it? Their innovation is in creating compact, affordable implementations of 32-bit recording in mics and wireless microphones, rather than inventing the 32-bit float format itself.

Before I could write an article about the RØDE 32-bit ground breaker, along comes the Las Vegas 2026 NAB with more of their announcements …

John Nantz · May 13th, 2026, 10:03 AM

Wow! All I can say is, .... that SYSTEM is totally impressive!

And, the whole system released all at one time.
Also, liked the "Made in Australia".

Allan Black · May 13th, 2026, 07:45 PM

Hi John, made in Australia is good, RØDE has a few Export Achievement awards now.

Here’s how RØDE mics. got its name. Many years ago I knew owner Peter Freedman’s dad Henry. He was an English-migrant who ran Freedman Electronics an audio repair and electronics shop in Summer Hill, Sydney, he established in 1967. Peter was still at college.

One day a client bought in a broken Chinese mic. and asked Henry could he repair it. Later when Henry looked at it he thought he could upgrade the circuitry too, so he did and gave the mic. back to his client. A few days later this guy rings Henry and says ….

“What did you do to my mic. Henry, it sounds even better now.”

So Henry figured he could make a mic. that sounded much better than the Chinese mic. So he did and passed his prototype around to be tested by the local audio fraternity. When one guy gave this mic back to Henry he says …

“It’s great Henry for the price it’ll sell like a rat up a drainpipe.” So rat rodent, Rode NT 1. And that’s how RØDE got its name.

It’s a great Oz style story I’ve dined out on over the years. Cheers.

Andrew Smith · Yesterday, 02:17 AM

Well, FWIW, I'm proud to be able to share that it was I that suggested to them having the ability to do the remote conections between the Rodecaster Pro unit itself (natively) and anywhere else that connects via the internet (including via web browsers). They have called their product RØDE CallMe and it works with the later announced Rodecaster II and Duo products.

The point being (aside from an opportunity for a humble brag) that not only do Rode really look after their customers, but they also listen to them as well. I still have somewhere their very thankful reply to my email where I suggested the feature and outlined how it would work.

I don't think you would get that from any other manufacturer.

Andrew

May 12th, 2026, 11:52 PM	#1
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,068	New RØDE 2026 releases. Years ago I used to be involved with blind listening tests at RØDE mics. HQ in Sydney. Before we got there they’d record a single sound, eg: voice, guitar, violin etc. with a number of carefully positioned pro mics, including their latest RØDE mic. 3 or 4 of us had to listen to each separate unidentified mic sample from a speaker, then take a break to write comments. Of course RØDE was very interested in the audio comparison we got with their new mic. They paid us including with new mics., I’ve still got some of mine, see below. I remember when their brand new NTG-3 shotgun was included, we all agreed it demolished the others, especially RØDEs’ biggest selling competitor the Sennheiser MKH-416, which was much more expensive and still is. Recently RØDE announced their NT1 5th Generation is the world's first microphone to feature a 32-bit float digital output - in 6 colours. Obviously this is a ground breaking achievement so why didn’t they patent it? Their innovation is in creating compact, affordable implementations of 32-bit recording in mics and wireless microphones, rather than inventing the 32-bit float format itself. Before I could write an article about the RØDE 32-bit ground breaker, along comes the Las Vegas 2026 NAB with more of their announcements … YouTube (Short URL) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Support your local movie theatre, they need it. Last edited by Allan Black; May 13th, 2026 at 05:30 PM.

May 13th, 2026, 10:03 AM	#2
John Nantz Trustee Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,261	Re: New RØDE 2026 releases. Wow! All I can say is, .... that SYSTEM is totally impressive! And, the whole system released all at one time. Also, liked the "Made in Australia".

May 13th, 2026, 07:45 PM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,068	Re: New RØDE 2026 releases. Hi John, made in Australia is good, RØDE has a few Export Achievement awards now. Here’s how RØDE mics. got its name. Many years ago I knew owner Peter Freedman’s dad Henry. He was an English-migrant who ran Freedman Electronics an audio repair and electronics shop in Summer Hill, Sydney, he established in 1967. Peter was still at college. One day a client bought in a broken Chinese mic. and asked Henry could he repair it. Later when Henry looked at it he thought he could upgrade the circuitry too, so he did and gave the mic. back to his client. A few days later this guy rings Henry and says …. “What did you do to my mic. Henry, it sounds even better now.” So Henry figured he could make a mic. that sounded much better than the Chinese mic. So he did and passed his prototype around to be tested by the local audio fraternity. When one guy gave this mic back to Henry he says … “It’s great Henry for the price it’ll sell like a rat up a drainpipe.” So rat rodent, Rode NT 1. And that’s how RØDE got its name. It’s a great Oz style story I’ve dined out on over the years. Cheers. __________________ Support your local movie theatre, they need it.

Yesterday, 02:17 AM	#4
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,171	Re: New RØDE 2026 releases. Well, FWIW, I'm proud to be able to share that it was I that suggested to them having the ability to do the remote conections between the Rodecaster Pro unit itself (natively) and anywhere else that connects via the internet (including via web browsers). They have called their product RØDE CallMe and it works with the later announced Rodecaster II and Duo products. The point being (aside from an opportunity for a humble brag) that not only do Rode really look after their customers, but they also listen to them as well. I still have somewhere their very thankful reply to my email where I suggested the feature and outlined how it would work. I don't think you would get that from any other manufacturer. Andrew