With a low inherent noise of only 6 dBA and transformerless output circuitry, the RØDE NT1000 enables excellent vocal and instrumental recording. The NT1000 has also found many users who call it the ultimate microphone for overheads as well as for miking concert grand pianos. The 1" HF2 capsule, developed by RØDE and manufactured in Australia, is elastically mounted and with a dynamic range of 134 dB, a maximum sound pressure level of 140 dBA, and a frequency range of 20 Hz - 20 kHz.