Rode · Released Jan 2022 Last verified June 8, 2026

Rode NT-USB+ Review

Name: Rode NT-USB+
Brand: Rode

Condenser USB

Specdex verdict The Rode NT-USB+ earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.

Rode's Rode NT-USB+ microphone.

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Specdex verdict

Editor’s Pick

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+Well-known professional reputation
+Good rejection (dynamic)
+Plug-and-play USB (where applicable)

Cons

−XLR models need an interface
−Shock mount often extra
−Room treatment helps more than mic choice

Who's the Rode NT-USB+ for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Buy

At $169 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 90 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Rode NT-USB+.

Microphone
USB-C cable
Desktop stand
Quick-start guide

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.