RODE Classic II user reviews ( 9/10) - 6 user reviews

• 04/22/11

  mooseherman's review "Good Price for a Solid Tube Mic!"

  Characteristics

  The RODE Classic II is a large-diaphragm tube condenser mic. It's probably one of the best-priced tube mics around, considering Rode's reputation as a reasonably-priced microphone manufacturer. It's definitely a recording mic exclusively, as with the tube technology, it's way too fragile to be used on stage with a lot of noise. It has 9 different pickup patterns, including cardioid, figure-8 and omni, along with patterns in between those. It also comes with it's own power supply and a shock mount.

  Overall Opinion

  I think that this is a pretty awesome tube mic. It's got the warmth and tone that you'd expect from a tube mic. Thus I really like using it on acoustic instruments, as well as vocals. I've definitely found that it works better for things close up than it does as a distance mic, but that's only in a low-noise situation. While the sound is detailed, it's definitely better at capturing a full-bodied sound than it is at capturing ambient noise. That said, it can be noisy so make sure you have good signal flow, as well as a room that isn't too noisy.
  
  While it doesn't have the distinct solid all around tone of the Neumann U47, or the AKG Tube, it's still a really nice tube mic. For 2,000 it's still really expensive, and wouldn't even be fully worth it unless you were working with some nice pre-amps and converters. So I would say that unless you're rocking APIs and Lynx converters at home, you could probably do the same with something a little cheaper though. If you have the gear and room, though, this could be a highly valued asset, at a much cheaper cost than the AKG or Neumann tube mics, and with better quality than MXL.
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• 02/07/10

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Rode Classic II is probably the best microphone that Rode has to offer, or is at least the best one that I have used made by them. The mic is a valve based, large diaphragm condenser, and is meant only for use in the recording studio. The mic has nine different pick up patterns including cardioid, figure eight, and omni, all of which have settings in between as well. The mic will pick up frequencies between 20 Hz and 20 KHz.

  Overall Opinion

  I've only had a chance to use the Classic II a number of times for recording sessions, as this isn't a mic that I own myself. As I said before, the Rode Classic II is not only the best microphone that I've used made by Rode, but accordingly it is also the most expensive. The mic has a very sweet sound, and is one that will translate for just about any application that you want to use it for, making it a great all purpose microphone. It has an extremely full bodied tone, making it perfect for vocals as it will pick up the full frequency spectrum. I haven't used it for too many other applications, but judging from the top notch sound quality that I heard when I was recording vocals with it, it will translate well for most applications for sure. Rode generally isn't known for manufacturing top tier microphones like this, but it is certainly nice to see one from them as they've done a great job here. I've had a lot of experience with all sorts of different Rode mics, and none of them touch the Classic II, as it is simply the best of their bunch. When compared to other top end microphones made by other companies, it definitely stands up as well. While it is mostly professionals who will be interested in the Rode Classic II, this would be a great choice for an all purpose microphone in any studio.
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• 07/23/09

  radikal's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  What kind of microphone? (Song, sound, mixed ..)
  
  singing but especially for the rap
  
  
  
  What technology? (Electret, condenser ...)
  
  
  
  see sheet manufacturer ...

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it?
  
  
  
  few months
  
  What is so special that you like most and least?
  
  voices resortent hot hereof, the singers are caught re listening to their songs.
  
  I use the tube preamp on a UA LA-610 (must go on the lamp molo otherwise it stains too)
  
  It is sensitive to the sibilance like my old AKG c414tl2 but I've solved the problem with the SPL esser 9629.
  
  Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  ie small .. and a AKG C414 TL2 .. very good too.
  
  
  
  How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  I got to the ocaz a 750 with one year of use only, estimated j j did an excellent deal.
  
  out of the question that I pay 1500 for a mic .. for those who buy CSBIFs d d ocaz I recommend the Shure KSM44, good reputation for the voice.
  
  
  
  With experience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  for the same price so
  
  
  
  at the beginning, yet used to my old C414 j had a hard time to familiarize myself with this microphone but with best settings and comparing with d old record I realized that I switched to a higher level.
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• 03/25/08

  pitchoune's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  See the information of constrcuteur.

  Overall Opinion

  - How long have you use it?
  
  
  
  2 years.
  
  
  
  - What is the particular feature you like best and least?
  
  
  
  The Rode Classic II is a microphone that really works on all styles! You will get may be not taken of shekels, but you will never be the!
  
  
  
  - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  
  
  At 4033, Rode NT2, TLM 103, Brauner Phantom, etc ...
  
  
  
  - How do you report qualitprix?
  
  
  
  Excellent!
  
  
  
  - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  
  
  I would like a acqurir deuxime! :-)

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• 12/21/07

  Jiem_971's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Micro lamp for the song and another two positions multidirectivit pads, two position low cut (c its cool, there is little microphones that offer ...) and then the total (although suitcase trs am swimming, cable power supply of 30-inch 12-pin trs strong and rigid, (I had never seen its like!). everything is l.

  Overall Opinion

  I've had two days, I tried it on male voices, I bcp hsit before taking it and I can say that I do not regret one second! before I had the K2 brand mm, micro dja who was excellent all respects, and the Classic II is even better!
  
  
  
  deep bass that can attnuer two positions with low-cut possible if necessary, mdiums both sweet and good Submitted prcis and treble and not at all aggressive ... I realize that I have a micro Acct premium hands ... it has nothing do with all the microphones are, however, the Chinese quality price rapport kan mm ... it costs expensive, but frankly was worth it. the microphone is not at all aggressive, he has a good reserve of gain (as it is not sensitive trs) is heavy and well Designed trs. any fawn I think there are a lot of people who recognize the quality and Aesthetics of all electronic Rode microphones in gnral.
  
  
  
  If you like this brand, the Classic II is simply the best of the best brand. it's really a micro possder, I swear ... if I had the budget I would do this choice, Bond!
  
  
  
  Last update 21/12/07: I prcise the original lamp is a lamp vintage NOS GE-JAN Philips 6072. Personally, I love the grain and brings the heat lamp, for my part I do not see the usefulness of the change (I REFERENCE Previous Notice).

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• 08/10/07

  pierre-francois's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  http://www.rodemic.com/?pagename=Products&product=Classic-ll&type=downloads&download=1

  Overall Opinion

  - How long have you use it?
  
  8 months, making his amateur singing, speech and live performance of small groups.
  
  
  
  - What is the particular feature you like most?
  
  Great range of sounds depending on the directivity and the tube amplifier.
  
  Note: once pass the excitation of the first test, I tried DIFFERENT tubes. The tube is easily and 6072A The models are reprent aisment watching the construction of the tube. To try several of the same if the noise MODEL funds Drang. It took me over two months to find a tube that satisfies me in terms of tonal balance and bdf. The original tube is good but a little thin and not very quiet.
  
  
  
  Quality issue there are plenty of texture, not vulgar nor too pinched tube or typ. Once the tub with onions microphone captures Manir balance and natural, without being a monster of silence.
  
  
  
  The least that tube microphone so it requires some familiarity with electronic tubes, the sound may differ from the other copy is a little mess.
  
  It is a microphone that can be personalized prvoir a budget tube.
  
  The kick agressivit or capsule (like most mic capsule) which can be attnu by tilting the body of the microphone.
  
  I have not yet taken a couple russi stro that I liked, may be there is too much diffrence with my pair (not match).
  
  The power cable connectors are difficult to plug the cable is heavy, rigid and too short AMA.
  
  The microphone is trs heavy prvoir against foot and weight-ad-hocs.
  
  Support for micro is too lightweight.
  
  - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  No, it's an opportunity. But I have other mics.
  
  
  
  - How do you report qualitprix?
  
  Nine I do not know if I made the step, but must be used nuts to let a case like a Rode Classic II. It's much Designed hardware, solid, no frills.
  
  
  
  - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  Yes to the quality and Contents, not for the impossibility of taking the couple and the electronic tube.

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