Its polar patterns selection, filter, and pad are conveniently located on the front of the microphone body for ease of use. Measurement display 50 2000 ohms one ohm resolution accuracy 5%. The rode nt is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. I posted a message on the george massenburgs forum today signal path. In this video james takes a look at 3 microphones by rode. Stu is determined to help you make sound decisions, and strives to deliver the best and most in depth content on the internet.
Rode rm2 clip for classic ii, k2, ntk, nt1a, nt2a, nt. Did someone upgrade to a better vocal mic from rode nt1a. Free shipping for your rode nt2000 largediaphragm condenser microphone. Unfollow rode nt2000 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Now that we have recorded 12 songs i am starting to wonder whether i did the best i could do in terms of vocal recording. Theres also a lot of practical advice in the manual about using the mic. The rode nt2000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. Rode nt1a vs nt vs nt2a vs nt2000 vs ntk vs k2 vs nt1 duration. The nt has also found many users who call it the ultimate microphone for overheads as well as for miking concert grand pianos. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. Rode nt2 vs nt2a vs nt iunoo if i would buy that, what opey and every is saying that the mics will sound different in time, makes you think if you should by a brand new rhode mic, not a used but buts thats my. If the nt2000 is much better than the nt its pretty realistic to expect the nt2000 to be generally better than the at 40xx series, especially. Though i went with the nt2a, that nt2000 still warrants further investigation. The rode nt2000 is a reasonably priced dual large diaphragm multipattern condenser mic.
I wouldnt bring this mic outside of the studio as it is too fragile for live shows and i generally wouldnt use a condenser outside of the studio anyway. My experience was that i ordered an nt2a based on specs and when it arrived it sounded so bad i had to return it. In his spare time, he likes to fish, paint, play guitar, pray, rap, make beats, take photos, record videos, graphic design, and more. The rode nt2000 microphone is a studioquality large diaphragm condenser with seamlessly variable polar patterns.
Oct 18, 2009 the rode nt2000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. Compare rode nt1a vs rode nt1 vs rode nt2a vs rode nt. It can be used to capture audio for both vocal and instrument applications and is wellsuited for grand piano and drum overheads. Theres no mistaking the nt2000 its distinctive threedial control panel is quite. It screws onto the bottom of the microphone providing an easy and convenient attachment.
He puts the k2, nt2a and nt to use in a project recording electric guitar close up and with a midside pair. Unlike the more common 3 pattern mics, it offers continuously variable patterns from omni to bidirectional. It provides isolation from external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations in the microphone. Ever since the nt2, rode have been stirring up the mic market, and their range now includes a variety of respectable valve and solidstate models priced for the project studio owner. When i brought the ntk into the mix, i found it about 3 db more sensitive than the nt, with a similar frequency response, but not quite the edge of the nt.
Jun 01, 2001 at this point, the nt reminded me a bit of my first experiences with the soundelux u95 with regards to its frequency response and overall sound. The problem i have is that she is a very very good singer and. The new at5047 premier studio microphone purity transformed. My agent returned it with an nt2000 for comparison, and the replacement nt2a sounded a lot better than the first one, but the nt2000 was like gold in comparison. The rode nt is a transformerless microphone with a peculiar singlesided largediaphragm capsule. Hi everyone, i cant decide in between a pair of nt5s or a pair of nt s for drum overheads. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 50 or greater. It came today, and after recording a lot of vocal only material on the behringer, i then recorded a similar sequence on the rode.
Our home is in beautiful sydney, just 20km west of sydneys downtown area and right near the home of the sydney 2000 olympics. Rodes nt1a looks physically similar to the original nt1 other than the finish. It has three knobs on it that each control a different aspect of the mic. Rode nt2000 is the first studio microphone by rode with infinitely variable pattern, infinitely variable filter and infinitely variable pad. The nt2 has a more pronounced high end than the nt does. The nt is a fixedcardioid, largediaphragm fet condenser, described by some as the solidstate version of the ntk tube mic. Still own my nt after 10 years it will probably out live me. If your capsule is damaged, or you seek an alternative sound from the microphone, we offer several options. I recently went this route after getting several bad nt s a bad capsule support design unique to the nt s. This video unit is an optically isolated device which must be used to avoid any risk to the patient. English, french, spanish, italian, chinese, indonesian, japanese. So, yeah, nt 55s andor shure sm 81s, have switchable capsule pads making. Voiced for versatility, it has been hailed by many as the ultimate microphone for grand piano and drum overheads.
I am planning get the nt at this point but im wondering if the nt1a sound almost exactly the same or as good as the nt. Its polar patterns selection, filter and pad are conveniently located on the front of the microphone body for ease of use. You can pick them up cheap when they end up on ebay. It screws onto the bottom of the microphone providing an easy and convenient attachment system for your large diaphragm condenser microphones. The rode nt and ntk break the mold, with worldclass specs and a smoothness that stands alongside microphones three times the price. The nt2000 variable pattern studio condenser microphone from rode is a studioquality, large diaphragm condenser microphone with continuously variable polar patterns. I recently started recording and mixing a local singer song writer, with the good old rode nt1a. Were proud to say that the nt1a has become an industry standard providing the warmth, extended dynamic range, clarity and high spl capability usually only featured by some of the most expensive microphones. Sounds great on girly voices and a decent mic for rap.
The best condenser microphones for home studio recording. Please take a few moments to read this information booklet before using the nt2000, as it will help you gain the best longterm performance from this microphone. The nt 1 studio condenser microphone from rode features transformerless circuitry, giving the mic an ultralow selfnoise level of 6 dba. Fwiw, the at4040 sounded grainy and dull on acoustic guitar compared to the bluebird which seemed more open, full and present.
Since it is a condeser mic you should haveve a acoustically treated room, otherwise it will pick up all reflections and will not provide the best. Comparing rode nt1a vs rode nt1 vs rode nt2a vs rode nt sort. Buy rode nt2000 seamless multipattern dual condenser microphone. Sep 07, 2012 in this video james takes a look at 3 microphones by rode. There is not going to be a difference between the nt2 and the nt2a in a real situation. So if you record on a nt2, you shouldnt need to touch the highs at all, since there already sounding sweet, and open. Thus, the rode nt2000 is completely variable in use. Rode nt 2000 condenser cable professional microphone shock mount carrying case. Rode microphones nt1a instruction manual pdf download. I dont know much about the rode nt compared to the rode nt2000.
Your comment about the ntk compared to the tlm 103 is interesting. Nov 08, 2017 a shootout between the rode nt and rode nt1. Rode university recording vocals with the rode nt2000. Rode nt2000 variable pattern studio condenser microphone. This manual comes under the category microphones and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 5. But my real advice, dont forget the sm2 shockmount, unless youre studying seismology. Page 1 nt2000 instruction guide studio condenser microphones emc, lvd untitled1 7305, 11. The rode nt2000 is one of my goto mics because of its silky tone and transparent quality. The solidstate nt exhibited about the same selfnoise as the tlm103, and the tube ntk a bit higher. Two new largediaphragm mics from rode improve on their previous technology for a classy sound with exceptionally low noise. The rm2 is a low profile professional stand mount for the classic ii, k2, ntk, nt1a, nt2a, nt, nt2000, broadcaster and podcaster microphones. The nt sounds slightly different than the nt2 though.
What i noticed about the nt compared to the at4040 was that the at4040 seemed a bit more noisy. There are setting on it im not too sure about, it doesnt explain it in the manual does anyone know. The rear half of the capsule is a drilled metal plate. The 1 capsule, known as the hf2, is an edgeterminated, true condenser externallybiased design. Love it or hate it, the flood singing solo and with background. Rode mics are cheap and nasty, and probably you had a dud one. In this guide, we have tracked down the most popular condenser microphones for you. Rde rode sm2 shockmount for nt2a, nt, nt2000, ntk, k2. We had a rode nt 1a before and the nt2000 was definitely a step up. Rode microphones nt2000 instruction manual pdf download. Rode nt2 vs nt2a vs nt so your saying that rhode mics every 1 of them will change in soundtime due to the battery falling short.
Rode nt studio cardioid condenser microphone with its ultralow 6dba selfnoise and transformerless circuitry, the rode nt exhibits exceptional performance when recording both vocals and instruments. It is built with a 3pin xlr connector and requires 24 or 48v phantom power to operate. Rode nt2000 largediaphragm condenser microphone sweetwater. Blue yeti with video about the author stuart charles black. I wouldnt use this mic outside the studio at all and i imagine that most would be smart enough not to do so anyway.
And because it has a variable polar sweep, combined with the variable low frequency rolloff and variable pad, this mic a real utility player in the studio. Seamlessly variable dual 1 condenser microphone featuring continually variable polar pattern omni through cardioid to figure 8, hpf and pad. The rk47 will dramatically revoice the nt, replacing its somewhat thin and bright sound with a fuller, mid. The 1 hf2 capsule, developed by rode and manufactured in australia, is elastically mounted and with a dynamic range of 4 db, a maximum sound pressure level of 140 dba, and a frequency range of 20 hz 20 khz. Best large diaphragm condenser microphones rode nt2000. This manual is available in the following languages. On top of that, theyre stunningly goodlooking, with an overthetop sturdiness that would serve as well in handtohand combat as in the studio. Naturally rode has the highest quality and an excellent priceperformance ratio. View and download rode microphones nt2000 instruction manual online.
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