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JSProds
Published on 03/08/05 at 01:13
The K2 is a tube condenser microphone ideal for home studio willing to take snapshots vocal (sung and spoken) or instrumental.
Its strong point is undoubtedly its versatility and price / quality ratio. (Key point in buying a first Micro Studio).
The build quality is very good and it is heavy which accentuate the Broadcast.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought my K2 2 months ago I was already recorded four songs with my band.
Before buying it I realized all my dealing with 1 or 2 Shure SM58 / Nothing to do and yet you tell me, I énormémment progress in making the scenes with these microphones whose reputation is second to none.
So all need, the act of placing a tube condenser microphone, its just the day and night in terms of accuracy and overall quality.
But rest assured, before buying it I worked in several professional studios where I could make the ear on Neumann (TLM 103, U 87, AKG, Schoeps ...) which are enough microphones expensive but high quality.
In short what I like is the precision in the upper midrange and treble, the bass come out ok but nothing special. Another point is the exellent directivitées three variables with the option to mix 2. explanation:
The 3 directivitées (omni, cardio or bi-directional) are adjustable from the power supply by a three-position rotary knob not fixed, can be knob plkacé between omni and cardio for example. I've never tested this and it still has many advantages especially in the positioning of microphones. (This is for me an important decision of + acoustic instruments).
To conclude I recommend the Rode K2 for all home studio willing to make a good first investment in a tube condenser microphone. This is my best investment and I intend to buy me a second to make stereo jacks. (Live concerts, Piano ...) A MUST!
Obviously it is not worth one Toutle Neumann tube but does not have the budjet world.
DJ JS
Its strong point is undoubtedly its versatility and price / quality ratio. (Key point in buying a first Micro Studio).
The build quality is very good and it is heavy which accentuate the Broadcast.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought my K2 2 months ago I was already recorded four songs with my band.
Before buying it I realized all my dealing with 1 or 2 Shure SM58 / Nothing to do and yet you tell me, I énormémment progress in making the scenes with these microphones whose reputation is second to none.
So all need, the act of placing a tube condenser microphone, its just the day and night in terms of accuracy and overall quality.
But rest assured, before buying it I worked in several professional studios where I could make the ear on Neumann (TLM 103, U 87, AKG, Schoeps ...) which are enough microphones expensive but high quality.
In short what I like is the precision in the upper midrange and treble, the bass come out ok but nothing special. Another point is the exellent directivitées three variables with the option to mix 2. explanation:
The 3 directivitées (omni, cardio or bi-directional) are adjustable from the power supply by a three-position rotary knob not fixed, can be knob plkacé between omni and cardio for example. I've never tested this and it still has many advantages especially in the positioning of microphones. (This is for me an important decision of + acoustic instruments).
To conclude I recommend the Rode K2 for all home studio willing to make a good first investment in a tube condenser microphone. This is my best investment and I intend to buy me a second to make stereo jacks. (Live concerts, Piano ...) A MUST!
Obviously it is not worth one Toutle Neumann tube but does not have the budjet world.
DJ JS