Rode only dove into headsets last year, but now it’s ready to introduce its first headset, and this time it’s courting gamers as well as creatives. He NTH-100M it takes the familiar layout of the NTH-100 but adds a detachable condenser microphone. It’s too early to say if the hardware is truly “broadcast grade,” as Rode claims, but the company’s reputation for microphones bodes well if you want quality audio when you’re chatting with teammates or presenting. a live broadcast. You can even buy the boom mic separately (like the NTH microphone) if you already have the headphones.
Otherwise, the layout will look familiar. Rode claims that the 40mm dynamic drivers are designed for accurate frequency response with minimal distortion. The NTH-100M could be his choice if you want a neutral sound for editing podcasts and videos. You won’t get perks like noise cancellation or Bluetooth, but the headphones will be surprisingly comfortable. When we tested the NTH-100, we found the cooling gel and other design touches to help with long listening sessions.
The NTH-100M is retail for $189 which is $50 more than the headphones it’s based on. If you already have the NTH-100, you can hook up the NTH-Mic separately for $69. This means if you’ve been waiting and can use the mic, the bundled deal is a $20 savings. Or, for that matter, you can always buy the base 100 to listen and upgrade when you’re ready to create content.
The NTH-100M is also a unique product in the Rode lineup. While it’s not part of the company’s Rode X gaming brand, it’s clearly aimed at both gamers and Twitch streamers as well as musicians and podcasters. In that sense, it straddles the line between consumer and creative in a way that even headphones couldn’t.
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