General Operation - RODE Microphones NT1 Instruction Manual

General Operation

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The gold dot on the face of the NT1 indicates the front of the
microphone, and the pickup area of the capsule. The gold dot should
always be facing towards the sound source that you wish to record.
When recording any sound source, whether it be vocals, instruments
or anything else, always spend time experimenting with mic placement
to ensure you are picking up the best possible sound. Adjust the
microphone position as many times as you need to achieve this, rather
than attempting to compensate with EQ and other processing tools
later on.
If you are recording through an interface, channel strip or mixing desk
with an inbuilt EQ section, always begin by setting the EQ fl at (no cut or
boost) or turn it off if possible.
Once the preferred sound has been achieved through mic placement,
any processing such as EQ, compression, reverb and other effects can
be added to enhance the sound of your recording.
EQ is always best used sparingly, and when attempting to change the
sound of a recording in any way you should always start by 'cutting' any
unwanted frequencies, rather than boosting the other frequencies.
As with other aspects of the recording process, fi nding the right sound
is always a matter of experimentation, and you should always go with
whatever sounds best to you. Listen with your ears, not with your eyes!