All user reviews for the RODE NT2

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I found this very micro way, even with some really nice preamp (Focusrite low end), but since I ART MPA GOLD I rediscovered the NT2!
While it is true that it is not very versatile and it will not AT ALL with all preamps, but frankly I think it's a good little microphone. I have for a long time and I've never had a problem. If it is associated with the services of a warm and sweet treble preamp (not forcment overpriced, for the case of Gold Mpa) it makes the downright!
After this is not a U87, we agree, but compared to a TLM103, for example, I think the price difference is really not justified! (I do not like the TLM103!)
I'm looking for a second in good condition, pasque on the piano with the MPA is the killer! for the price!

The Rode NT2 is a cardiod condenser microphone. 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. This microphone requires phantom power, so make sure your mixer/interface can supply phantom power before you purchase the microphone. The microphone outputs to a standard XLR cable. The microphone comes with a custom shock mount holder that is really easy to use. Getting the microphone setup is as simple as plug-and-play.

OVERALL OPINION

The Rode NT2 is an inexpensive microphone. It cannot compare to anything in the $1000+ price range. But compared to microphones in the $100-$500 price range, it has a lot to offer. This microphone definitely emphasizes the high frequencies that is picks up. If you have a problem with your recordings sounding dull and dark, this microphone will give your recordings some extra top end. The microphone is definitely clear, crisp, and even possibly too sharp in the high frequencies. Basically you get what you pay for: you could buy a $200 microphone that sounds dull, or you could buy a $200 microphone that sounds sharp.
This microphone is great for project/apartment/bedroom studios. Unless you have an acoustically treated environment to record, buying a $2000 U87 would be a waste of money. Every studio, from amateur to professional needs a solid large diaphragm condenser microphone. The NT2 is the perfect microphone if you are just getting started in recording. I recommend buying a pair of them because there are a lot of situations when stereo micing is necessary.
I have owned two of these microphones for over 5 years. They are very reliable, always work and I have never had to worry about them breaking. I take pretty good care of them, but I use them almost every day. I can say if you use them how they are supposed to be used, they will last a long time.

The Rode NT2 is a condenser mic that I have used for years off and on now for some vocals from home. I still do own this mic but I take it around with me more. It has become more of my traveling mic since I have other mics at home that I wont take around with me. One good thing that I got with it was a case, I am not sure if they all come with cases because I purchased mine used and the person I got it from had a small carrying case for it which makes it easy to take around and keeps it safe from scratches and or getting damaged which can happen very easily with mics.


OVERALL OPINION

There are some small issues with the mics performance which to the naked ear (the person who doesn’t know a lot about recording and mastering songs) others wont hear. But I feel my ear is pretty good and I can tell when something isn’t right with recording. It seems like maybe the pre amp isn’t very good and it will present some issue’s with this mic. Don’t expects to get top notch high quality studio masters when using this mic. You wont see this mic in any major studio’s , it is more for the home recording musician who is laying down demo’s. It will give you a good enough quality that you can play it back and be satisfied or let some of your pals and family hear what you recorded but I wouldn’t take it much farther then that. I wouldn’t send out demo’s to record labels or anything with this quality. It just isn’t good enough for that. But for home its perfect, or it music is just a fun hobby you enjoy and you don’t need an expensive condenser mic, then this will be perfect for you.

Large diaphragm condenser microphone.

An attenuator pad.
Directional patterns: cardioid or omni.
Cutting down.
The main microphone.
In phantom power of course.

I use it to record vocals and acoustic guitars.

OVERALL OPINION

Been used for several years without prolèmes.

Compared to other microphones I think it sounds a bit metallic, but nothing nasty.
Good results on vocals and guitars made electroacoustic.
A good price / quality ratio.
I had the mic with the suspension.

I would do this by selecting the choice today NT2A who replaces him.

I do not m'tends on CHARACTERISTICS. Enough said.
Over time, I use a little for anything and everything, for curiosities. Dernirement for taking a Little Martin, of low, given aa sound a bit old trs fun. For voice, this is the explanation of my title. I recorded a 5 track EP rcemment: same singer, same rglages, same location. Finally, a coup is a coup was wrong! This is not original, since he knows there is no micro IDAL.
True, he does not like whistling but is there a microphone who love them? There is much talk of his "bump" ... I will speak plutt troughs. I found it a trend "encaverner" the voice!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 years. (I do not know truth) This is my one large chart and as I did not put in a Euro 2000 Neuman, I privilgie from the dynamics (including EV pramp TLA) that I find more alive. But I do not spare it surprises me sometimes (see above). No concern for solidity either. The ratio Q / P is (n'tait) no top. But now 150 euros secondhand (if in good condition Obviously) is a good deal to address this type of microphone.

Use for voice and instrument.
Large diaphragm 1 inch (25mm) with no output transformer.
Omni directional and cardio. Cardio used in 99% of uses
Attnuateur-10dB and 125Hz high-pass -6 and-12dB.

Use attnuateur for percussion, and-6dB high pass for fminines voice, or else do nothing at all and correct the low frequencies on pramp, walking as well.

- The microphone really off-road ... sell the rest

- Main Caractritique:
Ultra-Flat in rponse on the spectrum, a lgre bump around 11k-12kHz, to add the presence, so do not do ncessite rglage conventional 3 dB for 11kHz voice.
It trs cash out the sound pressures and strong grabs both the fine nuances.

- For use with pramp worthy of the name (Mindprint for me, but also things Presonus INTERESTED trs).

OVERALL OPINION

Used daily for 1 year for instruments and voice, it is absolutely off-road and everyone praises her MRIT the studio, particulirement for guitars (nylon or steel).

Warning: many people do not know just ask microphones and rler APRS.

For voice: DCAL lgrement the axis (15), placed 50 cm to avoid the voice excsd "proximitquot effect, that the sound dnature .

For acoustic guitar: 1m place of the instrument, and especially not to seek the soundhole, but rather left hand. Everyone complimented the NT2 in use.

For percussion, hi-hats, etc ... : Used with mitigation, beautiful on cash, and if you place the microphone correctly, your exact is once again up to your expectancy at.

Post all apprentices ing-static sounds with thousands of francs: Stop criticizing your microphones: ALL IN THE INVESTMENT!

Report qualitprix great for the NT2. In fact, I do not see why dpenser more for a static studio. All Neuman TLM103 or U87 is especially worse for me because they are not as flat rponse frequency drives, so if one seeks a sound and really rel acoustics, avoid. (On the other hand, save some money for a good compressor that costs pramp gnral in more than a good static!)

That said, my advice is to rather Behringer B2 (as many test), which uses cheaper for the same cell of an inch Rode NT2 as a prsentation more "Taiwanese", but works just as well (around 1700 FF), or even his new little ERRF B1 (not test ... but hey ... FF 1000)

Last tip: To impress your musicians, do you buy Neuman labels and stick them on the Rode and Behringer ...

J'espre you know them, or else ... www.rode.com

OVERALL OPINION

Rode for me is a cheap brand and the quality is not always justifiable considering the price.
For small budget I recommend gnral SE Electronics Audio Technica or qualitprix whose report is unquestionably better.
If you can lengthen a little, TB1 or the Oktava mk319 from home (with the same attention when micro is "warm" but fragile ...)
I go on may be your choice but I got a couple of AT-4041 and MK-319 and I would do without hsiter.

It is a condenser microphone and large capsule. I use it in many cases:
Voices, string intruments, brass, percussions, bass ...
It is very much in the register of severe mid and high with a peak between the midrange and treble.

OVERALL OPINION

I use the microphone since 1999, he did not flinch from what is a guarantee of quality workmanship. Nevertheless I put back in its box after use ...
It is excellent for the male voice in the lower midrange, as against by the female voice you'll save a little EQ work will be needed in the area of ​​4 to 8 kHz.
I think it's a good mic, and many musicians and artists have gone to the studio apreciated.
To this day I toured the possibilities and I must say that I leveled a bit.
My advice is to pair it with a Presonus Blue Tube, I took the test .... it's amazing, I'm on the verge of selling my voice master pro shot!
Very good value at the time. If I had to redo the choice to date, I will turn to copies made in china as Neuman Superlux ...

Everything is already said

OVERALL OPINION

I have since bought used in December 2003 200. Forcment, this price is a bargain, but even 400, I think it's a good deal ....( For those who hate the bump presence in the upper midrange / treble, I can you advise against Neumann TLM193).
I use it mostly for voice and the signal passes through a TLA 5051 (preamp / comp / eqs / gate lamps), and the result satisfies me.
But my opinion may not necessarily be good advice because everything depends on the use we make of them, the stamp of our instruments, the room etc etc ...

I possde nt2 a couple for over five years and the advice I read here m'tonnent. This is a best seller and is dnigre (at the risk of making gnralits, I think it's a bit of a habit in France). I had a c prcedemment p48 414 that I sold because my silent too got aggressive. The 2 nt seems to me the perfect voices, perfect overhead, perfect on the percu some dlicates (tambourine, claps.). It's exactly the same as the nt1, not any diffrence except that the NT1 is exclusively cardioid. On the site www.studiodhorlebaix.com (http://www.studiodhorlebaix.com), all the voices (in the titles cost in "REFERENCE" are captured with the NT2.
Construction is also irrprochable. In addition, it comes with a manual. It is thanks this guide I know now when I can open and close the 48 V on a microphone. Moreover, its Resistors condensation is good (not the best but not the worst.).

OVERALL OPINION

-5years
Multi-studio
-Yes, comparison AKGtube, Neumann tlm ... ... AudiotechnicaATM (DSOL There's 6 years old I do not remember the exact MODELS.)
It's great silent era. (China does not yet occurred)
-Yes

Large diaphragm condenser microphone enjoying two directional: cardioid and omni. -10db pad to cut down and a complete table. That's enough for normal use. Workmanship. Supplied without suspension and a simple cover: it's a bit light for protection.

OVERALL OPINION

If the microphone is no longer manufactured and was advantageously replaced by the NT2A, one can find second-hand and then it can be a good deal and make a lot of services.

The position of cardio so I do not like except for instruments in the harp as his lens.
Omni position seems to me, it much more natural and can be used with happiness on wind instruments (wood) or on pianos.
The sound is warm enough but lacks a bit of personality.
In conclusion, this is a very good microphone, to give the best of himself to be associated with a pre amp worthy of the name.

Everything has been said about the other reviews ... I give it a 9 because for the price I am more than satisfied.
I used to catch super song = result; clear sound of guitars = excellent grain and making room on a battery of cymbals = super definition, less visited the grave (which seems logical to me ...)

OVERALL OPINION

I have 3 years.
For home studio use relatively small budjet would recommend with eyes closed.
MODEL is the only of its kind that I tried to type in less high-end, I would not change.
Excellent quality price, I would do without a doubt the choice.
I use a pre-amp ART lamps to provide a little warmth to the sound and enhance the dynamics and I have a surprising result when ... He even took some time to master the whole.