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RØDE NT2-A Versatile Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Switchable Polar Pattern, Pad and High-pass Filter for Vocal and Instrument Recording

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Being a condenser microphone, the NT2-A requires 48v to power the internal capacitor. It functions on the pressure gradient acoustic principle (meaning both sides of the diaphragm are exposed) allowing for multiple polar patterns to be utilized. I'd always thought of the Australians as being proudly original — so why have they styled this mic after Neumann's U87? I know there are only so many shapes you can make a mic, but to copy somebody else's cosmetics so blatantly is almost like shouting out loud that you're producing a cheap copy. However, having taken the mic apart, I have to say that it's very nicely put together, and the satin chrome casework is quite solid; the whole thing weighs 530 grammes. As mentioned earlier, RØDE markets this microphone as “Evoking the silky smooth character of the legendary microphones of the 50s and 60s”. The way they emulate this “silky smooth” tone is through the voicing of the transient and frequency response. The frequency response also plays a part in sound characteristics, such as the peak at 500Hz warming the mids. At 5kHz there is a peak which increases sibilance in vocal recording and at 10kHz the air of the sound is boosted.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail.The NT2-A is an all-round winner that's versatile enough to take on the innumerable miking tasks that the world presents." Audio Technology Features Everything I've written so far tells you very little about how the mic works in the studio, so it's time to tell you what it sounds like. As usual, I dragged my other favourite capacitor mics out for comparison, and conducted extensive tests with vocals and acoustic guitar, as well as other miscellaneous sounds, including bells and an assortment of percussion. The NT2 seemed a little more sensitive than my other large‑diaphragm models, and the transformerless design certainly translated into a more detailed sound at the high‑frequency end of the spectrum. This was particularly evident on the steel‑strung acoustic guitar, bells and percussion, and on vocals, although here, fortunately, the tendency towards sibilance seemed no worse than my other mics. If anything, the open top end overshadows the warmth of the low end slightly, but working closer to the mic brings the proximity effect into play, and really firms up the bass end, giving a very intimate yet assertive sound.

I have studied almost every test and review of Rode NT2-A before buying it. In my opinion, this is a best choice for this price range, at least in 2015. I was thinking about buying AT 4040 but Rode NT2-A had several advantages: El NT2-A es un micrófono de condensador de estudio de diafragma grande muy versátil diseñado para ofrecer calidad de audio totalmente nítida y flexibilidad en la misma medida. Con una atenuación de tres posiciones (0 dB, –5 dB, –10 dB), filtro de paso alto (plano, 40 Hz, 80 Hz) y control de patrón polar (cardioide, omnidireccional, figura de 8), puede adaptarse de forma sencilla a cualquier situación de grabación en el estudio. El NT2-A dispone de una cápsula de condensador cardioide doble de 1 pulgada con pulverización de oro, con soporte antivibraciones interno, y proporciona un ruido propio ultrabajo y respuesta en toda la gama de frecuencias, evocando el carácter suave y sedoso de los legendarios micrófonos de los años 50 y 60. Características principales:• Micrófono de condensador de estudio de gran diafragma multipatrón.Just when you thought all the bargain mics came from the former Eastern Bloc countries, the Australians turn up a bargain of their own. Paul White decides whether it's as good as their wine or merely as good as Neighbours. The Rode NT2-A is the only microphone you'll ever need. You’re guaranteed total flexibility thanks to the inclusion of three polar patterns. Each one provides the ideal choice for recording vocals, instruments, strings, percussion, and so much more. The plethora of controls that this microphone affords makes it incredibly versatile. The use cases and scenarios in which these controls prove useful are discussed below. Frequency Response

I bought Rode NT2-A Studio Solution Set for my home studio, and totally surprised with the quality and variability of the ways that I can use this microphone. I use it in conjunction with Ableton Live + Focusrite Scarlett 6i6. I can record from 1 to 4 or even 6 vocalists in one time due to three variable positioning polar pattern. Also i easily can record acoustic guitars, percussions like shakers etc. and even a piano. The NT2A replaces the original NT2, which was the very last mic Rode had built in China. Apparently this was a difficult decision, as the NT2 was still selling very well. It seems that Rode wanted to sever the last ties with Chinese manufacturing so that they could put Made In Australia on their mics and distance themselves from the other 'Made In China' brands. The NT2 seemed a little more sensitive than my other large-diaphragm models, and the transformerless design certainly translated into a more detailed sound at the high-frequency end of the spectrum.To maximize clarity when using the NT2-A, it is worth considering a reflection filter. We discuss this in full in our reflection filter test. Getting the Most with EQ The specs for the mic changed over its lifetime; for example, the self-noise ranged from “<14dBA” to 17dBA. Max SPL ranged from 130 dB to 135 dB (or 145 with the pad). Whether these changes were due to circuitry improvements or test methodology changes is unknown. It is worth mentioning how the NT2-A works when paired with different preamps. For this test, I have used the Yamaha D-PRE, and Focusrite Analogue preamps found in the Steinberg UR22mkii, and the Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 2 nd gen respectively. A switch on the mic body enabled either a high-pass filter, or a -10dB pad, or neither. The HPF is reportedly noisy, due to the way it is implemented.

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