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. I recently started recording and mixing a local singer song writer, with the good old rode nt1a. Both of these microphones are a staple in todays recording industry. It has three knobs on it that each control a different aspect of the mic. The kit can be used to capture audio for vocalist and instruments in recording studio applications, and more. As the effect, though, rode nt2a is also considerably heavier than rode nt1a. I wouldnt use this mic outside the studio at all and i imagine that most would be smart enough not to do so anyway. Make double sided rings out of coins tips for beginners duration. While the body of the nt1 still resembles the nt1a, the mic has been completely.
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. A professional large capsule 1 studio microphone incorporating threeposition pickup patterns, pad and high pass filter switches conveniently located on the mic body. Rode nt2a multipattern dual 1 condenser microphone. At the heart of the nt2a is the australian designed and manufactured hf1 dual diaphragm capsule. The rode nt2a has a highquality, large dualdiaphragm multipattern condenser element that delivers. The shock mount is actually made very well and is a great improvement over the plastic ones rode has shipped with their mics in the past. Make surethe power supply you use is a professional unit that is operating correctly. This manual is available in the following languages. The microphone itself is a classic large diaphragm side address design whose brushed silver finish looks seriously sleek. Rode nt1a vs nt vs nt2a vs nt2000 vs ntk vs k2 vs nt1 duration. Buy rode nt2a anniversary vocal multipattern dual condenser. Please take a few moments to read this instruction manual before using your nt2a, as it will help you gain the best longterm performance. The rode nt2000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio.
The first thing i noticed with the rode nt1a is just how much they include in the package itself. Most professional mixing consoles have an internal 48v supply, or you canpurchase a separate supply. Rode nt1 kit 1 cardioid condenser microphone nt1 kit. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. Rode university recording guitars with the rode nt2000. Ive auditioned the rode nt1a and actually owned the project studio c1 and c3.
My rode ntk just arrived and i tested it on my taylor in conjunction with a cad equitek200. Fwiw, the at4040 sounded grainy and dull on acoustic guitar compared to the bluebird which seemed more open, full and present. Page 3 i want to thank you for choosing the nt2a professional large capsule studio microphone. Rode university recording vocals with the rode nt2000. Our content is free to consume and most of the time we do not earn revenue from publishing articles. The nt2a replaces the original nt2, which was the very last mic rode had built in china. The problem i have is that she is a very very good singer and.
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. Rode nt2a anniversary vocal multipattern dual condenser. Theres no mistaking the nt2000 its distinctive threedial control panel is. The nt2a does not have this feauture but it does have cardioid, omni and figure 8. It is primarily designed for studio use, but it might have a few applications for live sound like overheads for drums or for a string section.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 50 or greater. The nt1 kit 1 cardioid condenser microphone from rode includes the rode nt1 cardioid condenser microphone, an smr premium shockmount with rycote lyre suspension, and a microphone dust cover. Both the new mics utilized surfacemount components, and high capsule polarization voltage. Rode nt1a is a very popular option at the top of the price range. The nt2a carries on the tradition forged by the now legendary rode nt2. Some compared it with a neumann u87 and didnt see much of a difference. Rode nt2000 is the first studio microphone by rode with infinitely variable pattern, infinitely variable filter and infinitely variable pad. The nt2a studio solution package from rode includes the nt2a multipattern condenser microphone, the sm6 shock mount and pop filter, a 10 xlr cable, and a dust cover. I picked up a lot more bottom end than the akg 541b i was using before and just a richer tone all around. 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. The nt1a is one of the most transparent sounding microphones on the market, making it the perfect tool for home recording artists and major studios alike to have in their mic lockers. Rode nt2a anniversary vocal condenser microphone package the nt2a is based on the legendary nt2 the tone behind countless recording hits of the last decade. The result is that both microphones had excellent specifications for selfnoise.
The max spl for the nt2a was roughly 5 db, in contrast to the 147db of the nt2a. Rode has a great warranty, and the studio package containing a popfilter, shockmount, xlr cable, and carrying case is a nice added bonus. The ntk was focused on the 12th fret while the equitek focused between the bridge and the back end of the guitar. Apparently this was a difficult decision, as the nt2 was still selling very well. The sounds recorded by each microphone can then be mixed as preferred. Two new largediaphragm mics from rode improve on their previous technology for a classy sound with exceptionally low noise. English, french, spanish, italian, chinese, indonesian, japanese. The rode nt2000 microphone is a studioquality large diaphragm condenser with seamlessly variable polar patterns. Damage dueto connection of the nt 2 to a faulty power supply is not covered by the guarantee. Rode nt1a the rode nt1a complete vocal recording solution is such a largediaphragm sideaddress condenser microphone intended for general instrument and vocal recording.
Rode nt2a studio condenser microphone andertons music co. A professional large 1 capsule studio microphone incorporating threeposition. Nearly every condenser microphone has a shockmount included these days, so thats not really anything special. Also included in this package is an instructional dvd with an indepth tutorial by grammy nominated producer john merchant. In particular, the ability to tailor your own polar pattern is very useful when trying to balance the amount of direct vs. The rode nt1a and nt2a made substantial changes to the original jim williams circuit designs. Ever since the nt2, rode have been stirring up the mic market, and their range. At its heart is the australian designed and manufactured hf1 dual diaphragm capsule. Im not a rode hater i own 2 ntks and have used the n2000, but i can see how the rode bashing you hear around here sometimes can apply to the cheaper models, including the nt2a. Thus, the rode nt2000 is completely variable in use.
Guitars, differently styled vocalists, percussion and even handclaps all come through sounding like the original source but with the added slightly euphoric but always well placed sonic fingerprint of the nt2a. In some instances, clicking on links in articles may earn us a commission if you are to purchase something. This microphone is a key to keeping the most realistic sound to your voice or instrument, allowing you to tweak your sounds to perfection later, or keep. Rode ntk vs nt1a comparison needless to say, the similarities end there. There is no comparison between the nt1 and the k2 they are world apart as the k2 is a totally pro sounding mic 8. The project studio mics were very nice with some added highend emphasis that may or may not work for you. But with the nt1a package, you also get a cover, a pop filter and an xlr mic cable. Did someone upgrade to a better vocal mic from 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. This manual comes under the category microphones and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 5. A professional large capsule 1 inch studio microphone incorporating threeposition pickup patterns, pad and high pass filter switches conveniently located on the mic body. The capsule from the nt2a is manufactured in rodes australian factory, while the nt2s capsule is said to have originated in china. In all seriousness though the sound is very close, but the 2000 simply allows so many more variables to be addressed. It wasnt until i tried one out in the studio that i realized how practical they really are.
Seamlessly variable dual 1 condenser microphone featuring continually variable polar pattern omni through cardioid to figure 8, hpf and pad. These features provide the flexibility and superlative audio characteristics that make the nt2a one of the most versatile condenser mics available. Have you ever wondered what the differences between the rode nt1a and the nt2a are. This microphone requires phantom power, so make sure your mixerinterface can supply phantom power before you purchase 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. However, the manual does include a blank settings page you can photocopy to. My experience was that i ordered an nt2a based on specs and when it arrived it sounded so bad i had to return it. As a added bonus, the rode k2 will fit the shock mount as well. This is a very versatile mic, and it sounds great to my ears. 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. Naturally rode has the highest quality and an excellent priceperformance ratio. Unfollow rode nt2000 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rode mics are cheap and nasty, and probably you had a dud one. The nt2000 is like the swiss army knife of microphones with their top overall performance and the nt2a is like one of those knifes but lacking the scissors, file and toothpick.
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