A range of microphones aimed at music applications where the rich and warm sound that only a valve can deliver is appreciated. The three models range from entry level to flagship, offering a variety of designs and features and a broad price spectrum.
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.
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.
Discontinued
Rode's flagship, large diaphragm, valve condenser microphone, featuring 9 polar patterns ranging from omnidirectional to cardioid through to figure-of-eight and many intermediate settings. The Classic MkII uses the sought-after GE6072 valve, which combined with a Jensen output transformer delivers the rich warmth synonymous with legendary vintage mic designs. The separate PSU houses all of the switched controls including a two-stage high-pass filter and two-stage level attenuation: 100-120V / 200-240V AC 50/60Hz, IEC inlet. XLR-3 output.
Included accessories: M2 stand mount, NTSM2 suspension mount, power supply, AC power cordset and 10m multicore cable. Supplied in an alloy case.
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.