A range of microphones aimed at music applications where the rich and warm sound that only a valve can deliver is appreciated. The included models range from entry level to flagship, offering a variety of designs and features and a broad price spectrum.
NTK - Valve, condenser
Affordable, large diaphragm, valve condenser microphone, suitable for music recording and studio applications. Provides a warm, detailed sound which makes it suitable for recording vocals and instruments onto modern digital workstations. Fixed cardioid polar response. Separate power supply: 100-120V / 200-240V AC 50/60Hz, IEC inlet. XLR-3 output.
Included accessories: M2 stand mount, power supply, AC power cordset, 10 metre multicore cable, and protective hard case.
Optional accessories: NTSM2 suspension mount, WS2 windshield.
K2 - Valve, condenser, multi-pattern
Valve studio condenser microphone featuring Rode's latest generation MKIII edge-terminated 1 inch capsule. It has fully-variable polar response control, so the microphone can be tailored to the environment by including as much or as little ambient room sound as required. 'Superbly smooth for vocal applications'. Separate PSU with earth-lift switch: 110-120V / 220 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, IEC inlet. XLR-3 output.
Included accessories: NTSM2 suspension mount, 10m multicore cable, protective hard case.
Optional accessories: WS2 windshield.
Rode ribbon microphones are designed to give the most accurate of frequency and detail reproduction, therefore of particular use in recording studios where the capture of nuances is important.
NTR - Ribbon
Rode’s NTR side-address ribbon microphone has a figure 8, bi-directional pick pattern and with internal shock mounting system to ensure the cleanest sound reproduction. A ‘chemically etched’ metal mesh offers protection to the ribbon alongside allowing a greater ‘acoustic transparency’.
The 1.8micron ribbon has been cut using laser etching technology to give a ‘far more precise cut’ with smoother edging than is normal with manual cut elements. A ‘travel screw’ positioned on the top of the NTR microphone gives the user the ability to lock the shock mount and ribbon in place during transit or when not in use.
The electronics within the NTR have been designed to include a step-up transformer and ‘signal balanced preamp stage’ giving the user the option to use with a wide range of existing preamps without additional gain requirements.
Included accessories: Rode microphone dust cover, RM2 ring-mount.
Optional accessories: SMR shock mount, Rode Stereo Bar
Power requirement: +48V phantom power. Dynamic range: 115dB SPL. Frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz. Output impedance: 200ohms. Maximum SPL: 130dB SPL. Sensitivity: -30.5dB, re 1V/Pascal, +/-2dB at 1kHz. Equivalent noise level: 15dBA. Signal to noise ratio: 79.3dBA. Weight: 1047g. Dimensions (HxWxD): 216 x 65 x 65mm
Accessories
SM2 Elastic suspension mount
This attaches using the removable mounting collar on the base of the microphone. It has a 5/8 inch thread, and is supplied with 3/8 inch adapter.
WS2 Windshield
Made of sculpted acoustic foam.