It’s common in any product category for one or two specific models to rise up and become the unspoken go-to. For example, we’d bet there are more podcasts using the Shure SM7B than any other mic around in podcasting. Likewise, we’d wager that the Rode NT1 is among the most popular when it comes to home studio setups, on account of its superior versatility and accessible pricing. Both are excellent recording mics, with clear similarities and differences to each other.
In this article, we’re going to attempt to identify a winner between them, a desert island mic to rule them all. We’ll look at both products’ features and functionality, along with their build quality, and examine how to get the best out of them across a variety of situations.
