Rode only dived into headphones last year, but now it’s ready to introduce its first headset – and this time it’s courting gamers as well as creatives. the NTH-100M takes the familiar design of the NTH-100 but adds a detachable condenser microphone. It’s too early to tell if the hardware is truly “broadcast quality” as Rode claims, but the company’s reputation for microphones bodes well if you want high-quality audio when chatting with teammates or hosting a live stream . You can even buy the boom microphone separately (as NTH Mic) if you already have the headphones.
Otherwise the design will look familiar. Rode claims the 40mm dynamic drivers are designed for accurate frequency response with minimal distortion. The NTH-100M could be your choice if you want neutral sound for editing podcasts and videos. You don’t get perks like noise-cancellation or Bluetooth, but the headset will be surprisingly comfortable. When we tried the NTH-100, we found the cooling gel and other design elements to be helpful for longer listening sessions.
The NTH-100M will Retails for $189 That’s $50 more than the headphones it’s based on. If you already have the NTH-100, you can grab the NTH microphone separately for $69. That means if you can stick around and use the mic, the combo deal is a $20 savings. Or you can always buy the base 100 to listen and upgrade when you’re ready to create content.
