The NT55 is a Rode studio microphone. The NT55 is a small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, perfect for recording acoustic instruments, drum cymbals and live performances. This Rode studio microphone features an attenuation pad with 3 selectable levels (0dB, -10dB, -20dB) and a high-pass filter with 3 selectable levels (off, 75Hz
, 150Hz).