Large-diaphragm designs with externally polarised capsules in a variety of fixed, switched and variable polar patterns. Surface-mount electronics and manufacturing techniques, coupled to a transformer-less design result in 'exceptionally low self-noise'. They make good partners to high-resolution low-noise digital audio workstations, yet retain 'an audio personality which is both musical and sonically transparent'.
An entry-level, large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone with 'tight' cardioid polar pattern. The microphone has been designed for recording vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, drums, and percussion, and has a frequency response of 20Ha to 20kHz. The maximum SPL is 142dB and equivalent noise level (A-weighted) is 4dBA. The microphone has XLR-3 connector, and requires 48V phantom powering. Also available in red, green, purple, pink, or blue finish. Weight: 313g.
Included accessories: NTSM6 elastic suspension-mount with popshield, XLR-XLR cable.
Optional accessories: PSA1+ desk arm.
An all-round performer, which particularly excels when used for vocals, grand piano and drum overheads. A condenser microphone, it employs a 1 inch diaphragm with a fixed cardioid polar response, yielding 'ultra-low noise, wide dynamic range and high SPL capability'. XLR-3 connector, 48V phantom powering.
Included accessories: 1x SM6 elastic suspension mount with popshield, 1x XLR to XLR cable.
Optional accessories: NTSM6 elastic suspension-mount with popshield, NTSM2 suspension mount, WS2 windshield, Tripod.
NT2-A
Using Rode's latest MKIII edge-terminated capsule, the NT2-A is the 'Swiss army knife' of the Rode range, featuring cardioid, figure-of-8 and omnidirectional polar patterns. A choice of 40/80Hz switched high-pass filter and both 5dB and 10dB pads a high degree of flexibility. The NT2-A has surface-mount electronics, delivering 'exceptionally low self-noise coupled with a very high SPL capability'. XLR-3 connector, 48V phantom powering.
Included accessories: NTSM6 elastic suspension-mount with popshield, XLR-XLR cable (6m), microphone dust cover and instructional DVD video.
Optional accessories: RM2 ring-mount stand mount, WS2 windshield.
Fully-variable polar response control enables the engineer to select precisely the desired polar response from omni through cardioid to figure-of-eight and any setting in-between, 'delivering unprecedented levels of flexibility'. Completely variable HP filter and attenuation controls allow an even greater degree of flexibility from this large diaphragm condenser microphone. XLR-3 connector, 48V phantom powering.
Included accessories: NTSM2 suspension mount, RC1 carry case.
Optional accessories: NTSM6 elastic suspension-mount with popshield, RM2 ring-mount stand mount, WS2 windshield.
Accessories
SM2 Elastic suspension mount
Attaches to base of microphone using the removable mounting collar on the base of the microphone and has a 5/8 inch thread, supplied with 3/8 inch adapter.
WS2 Windshield
Made of sculpted acoustic foam.
Table-top alloy tripod stand with folding legs and a ball and socket joint, allowing precise angling. 3/8 inch thread.