RODE TF-5 Premium Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphones

  • The RØDE TF-5 is a high-performance small-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for unparalleled clarity and precision in professional audio recordings.
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The TF-5 represents a new standard for small-diaphragm condensers. Offering the hallmark clarity and airiness you'd expect from a world-class 'pencil' mic, with a warm, natural character that sets it apart, the TF-5 is uniquely versatile.

Offered in a precision-matched pair, the TF-5 is the perfect microphone for a wide range of applications where incredible accuracy and detail is required, from stereo orchestral recording to capturing the nuances of an individual performance when used as a spot mic.


Key Features

  • Precision-matched small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones
  • Ultra-low noise, flat frequency response
  • Tight cardioid polar pattern
  • Warm, detailed sound
  • Designed in collaboration with Grammy award winning classical producer and engineer, Tony Faulkner
  • Comes in complete stereo recording kit, including the RODE Stereo Bar, mic clips and windshields

Acoustic Principle

  • Externally biased condenser

Active Electronics

  • JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer

Polar Pattern

  • Cardioid

Frequency Range

  • 20Hz - 20kHz

  • 30Hz - 20kHz ±3dB // 20Hz - 20kHz ±4dB

Output Impedance

  • 63Ω

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

  • 80 dB

Equivalent Noise

  • 14 dB SPL (A-weighted, as per IEC651)

Input SPL @ 1% THD

  • 135 dB SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD, 600Ω load)

Sensitivity

  • -29 dB re.1 Volt/Pascal or better (35 mV @ 94dB SPL @ 1kHz)

Dynamic Range

  • 112.6 dB (1kHz @ Max SPL)

Power Requirements

  • 7mA @ 48V phantom power

Weight

  • 114g (single microphone)

Dimensions

  • Length: 98.7mm

  • Diameter: 20mm