The Australian company RODE has been specialising in really useful equipment for audio and video production for some time now. Their new NTH-100 headphones have an unusual and sophisticated design which puts premium sound quality centre stage: Still, RODE has combined this with a high level of usability and comfort. The proprietary "Fit Lock" technology, the Alcantara earcup covers (an extremely soft and durable synthetic material), and the CoolTech padding enable fatigue-free listening for hours on end. Thanks to the closed design, the user's surroundings will be left in peace – and the NTH-100's integrated passive noise cancellation means they will just hear their music! These exceptional headphones are manufactured in RODE's own workshops in Australia and come with a lifetime guarantee. As to be expected from RODE, the NTH-100 headphones are extremely good value for money given their high-quality features.
Paired 40mm drivers made of high-performance neodymium, a special voice coil with an elaborate aluminium alloy, and an extremely rigid three-layer Mylar diaphragm are just a few of the technical highlights of the NTH-100. The frequency response of 5Hz to 35kHz is impressive indeed, and thanks to the low impedance of 32 ohms, the RODE headphones can be used with smartphones or tablets without any problems. Comfort is guaranteed by the spring steel headband and the adjustable FitLock earcups, which allow each user to customise the NTH-100 to their own needs while keeping everything in place, even under demanding circumstances. One particular highlight is the CoolTech Gel padding, which not only moulds itself to the wearer's ears, but also cools the skin at the same time, guaranteeing hours of listening pleasure.
The RODE NTH-100 headphones are an interesting proposition for anyone involved in audio – primarily musicians, of course. The focus here is on recording, whether in the studio or at home. Due to its linear frequency response, the NTH-100 is also a good candidate for those who mix their own songs. Equally, though, podcasters will also stand to benefit from these headphones, or indeed all social media content creators, where audio and video usually go hand in hand. In addition, content producers of all kinds are often on the move; the RODE NTH-100, weighing in at just 344g, is anything but a burden. A convenient and robust carrying case is also included as standard.
Founded in Sydney, Australia in 1990, Rode is a specialist in high-quality studio microphones. With its very first in-house, completely Australian-built model, the NT2 large-diaphragm microphone, the company created a classic which is still produced in its current and enhanced version, the NT2-A. An extensive range of studio and live microphones has also been added, regularly updated, and expanded over the years. These new additions include a variety of professional microphones which are designed for video and mobile applications and can be connected directly to SLR cameras or smartphones.
We've all been there – playing an instrument while wearing headphones usually means the cable getting in the way at some point. This can be a real hindrance, especially when performing. The RODE NTH-100 does away with this problem by allowing its cable to be attached to either the right or left earcup, freeing up the user's playing hand and eliminating most difficulties at a stroke. RODE also offers cables for the NTH-100 in different lengths (1.2m and 2.4m) and different colours, allowing the headphones to be customised to suit all needs and tastes. And by combining the NT-100 with RODE's MTH-100 microphone, users get a professional, broadcast-quality headset, with the MTH-100 simply plugged into the socket installed on the NTH-100 for this very purpose.