Rode NTH-100

The RODE NTH-100 is a professional closed-back, over-ear headphone built for mixing, audio and video production, location recording, podcasting, streaming, and everyday listening. Custom-matched 40mm drivers deliver a balanced, unhyped sound with clarity and extended bandwidth from 5 Hz to 35 kHz, while Alcantara-covered memory foam cushions, CoolTech gel, and the FitLok headband keep them comfortable through long sessions.

Highlights

• Custom-matched 40mm dynamic drivers; 5 Hz-35 kHz frequency response
• Closed-back design with excellent passive isolation and minimal leakage
• Alcantara-covered memory foam cushions with CoolTech cooling gel
• FitLok headband locks your fit in place
• Cable connects to either earcup with a locking connector; 3.5mm plug with 1/4-inch adapter
• Modular, user-replaceable earpads, headband, and cable

RODE NTH-100: Accurate, Comfortable Monitoring

The NTH-100 is tuned for an accurate, balanced response, so you hear the details and nuances of your audio as they really are, whether you’re checking a single source, building a mix, or reviewing the final product. Each driver uses a custom voice coil with an ultra-high-tension aluminum alloy core, a three-layer Mylar diaphragm, a neodymium magnet, and a phase plug inspired by RODE’s NTG5 microphone for accurate frequency and phase response.

Low impedance and high sensitivity make the NTH-100 easy to drive from any interface, mixer, headphone amp, or mobile device.

Built for Long Sessions

Ergonomic earcups contoured to the shape of the ear, a bidirectional adjustment system, and memory foam cushions provide a custom-fit feel for any head, even for people who wear glasses. Alcantara fabric is soft and breathable, and CoolTech gel absorbs and dissipates heat to reduce fatigue. The FitLok mechanism locks the headband adjustment, so you get the same fit every time.

Getting Started With the NTH-100

Connect the cable to whichever earcup is more convenient for your setup and lock it in place. Plug the 3.5mm connector into your device, or screw on the included 1/4-inch adapter for interfaces, mixers, and headphone amps. Adjust each side of the headband, then lock it with FitLok. Use the included colored ID rings to identify headphones by channel in multi-host podcasts.

What to Pair With the NTH-100

Pair the NTH-100 with an audio interface or RODECaster Pro, a broadcast microphone such as the RODE PodMic or NT1, a headphone amplifier for multi-host setups, and replacement colored cables for channel coding.

Closed-Back Headphones for Creators

Closed-back headphones like the NTH-100 keep sound in and outside noise out. That’s essential when recording, because open-back headphones can leak sound into a nearby microphone. Closed-backs also let you monitor clearly in noisy locations, making them the standard choice for podcasting, vocal recording, location sound, and streaming.

Durable and Modular

RODE tested the NTH-100’s stainless spring-steel headband to the equivalent of 25 years of use, along with thousands of pulls, bends, and twists and environmental, drop, and scratch tests. Earpads, headband, and cable are all user-replaceable and available in four colors, extending the headphones’ life and letting you customize their look.

RODE NTH-100 FAQ

Are the NTH-100 open or closed back? Closed back, for strong isolation and minimal sound leakage.

Can I replace the earpads and cable? Yes. The earpads, headband, and cable are all user-replaceable.

RODE NTH-100 Specifications at a Glance

• Type: closed-back, over-ear (circumaural)
• Drivers: custom 40mm dynamic
• Frequency response: 5 Hz-35 kHz
• Cushions: memory foam with Alcantara and CoolTech gel
• Headband: stainless spring steel with FitLok
• Connector: 3.5mm with screw-on 1/4-inch adapter; dual-sided locking cable

Who Buys the RODE NTH-100

• Podcasters and streamers
• Mixing engineers and producers
• Video editors and content creators
• Location sound recordists

Why Buy the RODE NTH-100 From Metro Sound & Lighting

Metro Sound & Lighting isn’t a catalog-only retailer. We sell, install, and service pro audio and podcast studios in-house, so our team can help you build a complete recording setup and support it after the sale. We offer B2B and integrator pricing for schools, churches, and businesses.

Browse more options in our Headphones category, or see the full specifications on the official RODE NTH-100 product page.