RODE NT2-A Condenser Mic (Music Center Inc- Kenosha WI in Chicago, IL

$399 RODE NT2-A Condenser Mic (Music Center Inc- Kenosha WI)

NT2-A carries on the tradition forged by the now legendary RØDE NT2. A professional large capsule (1") studio microphone incorporating three-position pick-up patterns, PAD and high pass filter switches conveniently located on the mic body. NT2-A is the Australian designed and manufactured HF1 dual diaphragm capsule. The frequency and transient response of this transducer has been voiced to complement today's modern recording techniques, and yet still evoke the silky smooth character of the legendary microphones of the 50's and 60's. These features provide the flexibility and superlative audio characteristics that make the NT2-A one of the most versatile condenser mics available. 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 sound of the NT2A because, subjectively at any rate, it is very neutral, with a smooth tonal balance right across the spectrum. In cardioid mode it sounds detailed at the top end without being harsh, and the lower end of the vocal range comes over as solid and well-focused with the required degree of depth and authority. Clearly the broad, subtle presence peak helps bring out the detail without allowing the sound to become aggressive, but the use of the sweet-sounding K2 capsule must also contribute a lot to the sound of this mic. Like the best classic large-diaphragm mics, the NT2A gently assists the natural sound, but not in a way that makes itself obvious. As an acoustic guitar mic, the NT2A also delivers in style, though its tonal contribution in this area is quite similar to some other cost-effective mics I've tested, as some of its competitors also handle this task extremely well. Where the NT2A really shines, though, is in its very low background noise, so even quiet instruments come over cleanly provided that you use a reasonable mic preamp. Similarly, the extraordinary headroom means you can stick it in front of the loudest guitar amplifier and it will handle everything you can throw at it without distortion, though the same may not be able to be said about some mic preamps, which is why you get the pad switches. The figure-of-eight position has nominally the same tonality as the cardioid pattern, but switching to omni allows more of the room sound to contribute, so in most cases the tonality will change according to the character of the room you're working in. As expected, the omni pattern sounds slightly more open, but in cardioid mode the NT2A's design is still pretty airy, whereas some cardioids can sound noticeably congested.FOR MORE INFO ON THIS ITEM PLEASE CONTACT NOW AT 1.888.697.9393Listing originally posted at http

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