{"id":2071,"date":"2019-06-06T09:42:10","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T14:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/?p=2071"},"modified":"2019-06-06T09:42:10","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T14:42:10","slug":"rode-introduces-the-tf-5-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/2019\/06\/06\/rode-introduces-the-tf-5-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone\/","title":{"rendered":"RODE introduces the TF-5 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RODE has introduced the TF-5 small diaphragm condenser microphone.<\/p>\n<p>Designed in collaboration with legendary, <strong>Grammy Award-winning sound engineer Tony Faulkner<\/strong>, the TF-5 represents a new standard in small diaphragm condenser microphones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"696\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" > <div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 696px; height: 173px;\" data-original-width=\"696\" data-original-height=\"173\" > <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 284px; height: 173px;\" data-original-width=\"284\" data-original-height=\"173\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/2019\/06\/06\/rode-introduces-the-tf-5-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone\/tf5-range-bg\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"280\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"169\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"2073\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-range-bg.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"700,422\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tf5-range-bg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-range-bg-300x181.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-range-bg.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-range-bg.jpg?w=280&#038;h=169&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-range-bg.jpg 700w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-range-bg-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-range-bg-696x420.jpg 696w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-range-bg-697x420.jpg 697w\" width=\"280\" height=\"169\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"280\" data-original-height=\"169\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"tf5-range-bg\" alt=\"tf5-range-bg\" style=\"width: 280px; 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height: 529px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <div class=\"gallery-group images-2\" style=\"width: 267px; height: 533px;\" data-original-width=\"267\" data-original-height=\"533\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/2019\/06\/06\/rode-introduces-the-tf-5-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone\/tf5_top\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"263\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"262\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"2076\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5_top.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"662,657\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tf5_top\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5_top-300x298.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5_top.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5_top.jpg?w=263&#038;h=262&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5_top.jpg 662w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5_top-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5_top-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5_top-423x420.jpg 423w\" width=\"263\" height=\"262\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"263\" data-original-height=\"262\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"tf5_top\" alt=\"tf5_top\" style=\"width: 263px; height: 262px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/2019\/06\/06\/rode-introduces-the-tf-5-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone\/tf5-mesh\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"263\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"263\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"2077\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-mesh.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tf5-mesh\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-mesh-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-mesh.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-mesh.jpg?w=263&#038;h=263&#038;crop=1&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-mesh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-mesh-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-mesh-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-mesh-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-mesh-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tf5-mesh-420x420.jpg 420w\" width=\"263\" height=\"263\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"263\" data-original-height=\"263\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"tf5-mesh\" alt=\"tf5-mesh\" style=\"width: 263px; height: 263px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <\/div> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p>The TF-5 is\u00a0unmatched in terms of airiness and clarity, with a warmth that makes it uniquely versatile. The precision sonic matching and beautiful tone of the TF-5 makes it perfect for recording detailed and natural-sounding performances when used as a stereo pair, or for capturing the nuances of a soloist when used as a spot mic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>R\u00d8DE TF-5 key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Matched pair small diaphragm condenser cardioid microphones.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Imagined and designed in collaboration with Tony Faulkner<\/strong> and manufactured at R\u00d8DE\u2019s state-of-the-art facility in Sydney.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brand new capsule, precision-engineered to sub-micron tolerances<\/strong>, delivers breathtaking sonic transparency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exceptionally low noise floor<\/strong> (14dbA), making the TF-5 suitable for the most critical recordings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Includes high-quality R\u00d8DE stereo bar <\/strong>for easy rigging as a stereo pair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe TF-5 is the best small diaphragm condenser in the world, plain and simple,\u201d says <strong>R\u00d8DE Founder and Chairman Peter Freedman AM<\/strong>. \u201cThe degree of obsession that went into the design and development of this mic has set a new benchmark for our craft of high-end microphones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud of what we have achieved alongside Tony Faulkner,\u201d he continues. \u201cHe is a true pioneer and innovator, and also a great friend of mine. Working on this microphone together has been a highlight of my career.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tony Faulkner is one of the most respected sound engineers in the classical music field. He is incredibly prolific, with thousands of admired classical music recordings under his belt, and he has been nominated for numerous Grammy Awards, winning Best Instrumental Soloist Performance in 2005.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe TF-5 is designed to be no-compromise,\u201d says <strong>Mr. Faulkner<\/strong>, \u201cvery very low noise, very broad bandwidth, very clean. Something which can be modified if you choose, but if you leave it, it sounds natural and clean and musical.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe new capsule,\u201d he continues, \u201cis so beautifully engineered. I\u2019ve been to the factory and seen how they make them &#8211; the precision of engineering is remarkable. These are special microphones, very high quality, and I\u2019m proud to be a part of them. Take two of them out of the box, rig them on a stand with the stereo bar, and enjoy how natural they sound.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Check out Tony discussing the TF-5 below, and find out more about it <a href=\"https:\/\/rode.com\/tf-5\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing the R\u00d8DE TF-5 Premium Condenser Microphones by Tony Faulkner\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rv-0yt199tg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RODE has introduced the TF-5 small diaphragm condenser microphone. Designed in collaboration with legendary, Grammy Award-winning sound engineer Tony Faulkner, the TF-5 represents a new standard in small diaphragm condenser microphones. &nbsp; The TF-5 is\u00a0unmatched in terms of airiness and clarity, with a warmth that makes it uniquely versatile. 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