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A very heavy condenser mic that inspires confidence. I bought it knowing I should pare it with a sturdy mic stand. OVERALL OPINION I used it essentially to record vocals, since I already had an NT55 for my guitar. After several trials, various positioning changes, equalization, compression, I found I actually preferred the NT2A for my guitar (instead of the NT55). I plugged it, placed it about a meter in front of the guitar, slightly offset to the left of the guitar's sound whole, and it worked great. I hardly touched the EQ, and only did so to dig a little medium heat hum sound. So for those looking for a microphone a little off-road, it will be a good choice Here is an example of a picture taken of his guitar, almost nothing in treatment if not a TC Native Reverb, a limit on the master https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rnPAbHzxi4&feature=youtu.be

The Rode NT1-A is a large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone. It runs on phantom power, so make sure your interface or mixer/preamp provides phantom power. When it comes to setting up, it’s a breeze. Just make sure you mute the channel when you plug in so you don’t damage the mic. Mute before disconnecting when you’re done for the same reason. Rode itself as a brand is highly respected in the music industry for making quality products that don’t break the bank, and the NT1-A (along with the NT1) has a reputation as being one of the quietest microphones in the market. I picked mine up second hand on Ebay and collected it from the seller, who worked at MTV in London, and had been using it for voice over work. I used it mostly for acoustic guitar and vocal. The mic came in a sturdy metal case, complete with a shock mount and a dust cover. OVERALL OPINION The quality of the mic itself, for the money is excellent. It has a very natural sound, but also a gritty character that I find works with acoustic guitars and vocals. It’s hard to explain the sound - it’s a sort of brittle tone - and I think with microphones it’s always a very subjective thing that varies from voice to voice and from mic to mic. But for me, I found the microphone was always a pleasure to use. Being a very quiet microphone, I found the mic useable in bedroom recording situations (obviously I still had to eliminate all background noise as much as possible). The frequency response is 20-20,000Hz. Output impedance of 100 ohms. Self noise only 5dB Placing the microphone perhaps 6 inches or so from the sound source creates a nice ambient sound. Up close you get a much stronger sound. I find a combination of up close and ambient can create good results (obviously this requires either 2 mics or 2 takes), but this depends on what you’re doing. My favorite way of using the microphone (as a singer songwriter) was to place the mic so as to form a triangle between my guitar’s sound hole, my mouth, and the mic. This uses the ‘rules of thirds’ principle of recording - creating a very honest recreation of my performance. The slight grittiness and brittleness of the sound works very well with acoustic music. The problem is that when you come to mixing it’s very hard to tune vocals so for someone like me (who’s not a great singer) I always had to go back to recording the guitar and voice separately. But for getting demos down it was awesome. All Rode products come with a 10 year warranty so as long as you take care of your microphone you can be assured it will serve you well.

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.

It comes in a big case including puwer suply, microphone cable , power cable stand adaptor, the shock mount is optional I payd 60 euro for it wich is a steep price. 300 euro OVERALL OPINION Very nice sounding studio condenser microphone, very sensitive picks op very much it can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on your stdio environement. I has a goldplated membrane, low noise. plug it in your mixer or multitracker and sing, rap whatetver... still works, but it is sensitive so you should handle it with care I got it for cheap so that's why I love it I got a good studio quality mic for 300 euro, it isn't a neumann but stil does it's job Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: alphawolf (January 0-, 2005)

The Rode NTG1 is a shotgun microphone with a hyper cardiod pattern. Meaning that it captures a more narrow direct field of sound. I want to say view, but this isn't a lens although the same analogy applies. This mic can be used a number of different applications Field Recording Foley Recording Voice Overs Dialog for Film Sound Fx Recording I use it for field recording and and capturing my own sound fx. It's a very versatile microphone. OVERALL OPINION What I like Least: I'd have to say the fact that it doesn't reject noise as well as the NTG3, but that's just me being greedy. We're talking about a 200 vs 500-600 dollar mic that use 2 different technologies. There aren't many features on it, just 1 low cut... no pads Value Vs Price: I feel that for the money you get a great microphone and some good accessories not to mention a very lengthy warranty. Rode always takes care of their customers. The mic is built pretty nicely, it isn't too heavy, but it is durable. It fits very tight into the mic holder it comes with, a little hard to remove, but that's a good thing. Let's me know it's secure. Sound Quality: The NTG1's quality is really good,but we're talking about Rode here, when have they ever released a product that didn't sound good. Some people say it has a little oomph in the low end, I think it sounds really natural and again that's my opinion Other Shotgun Mics. I have tried a few other shotgun mics before deciding on the NTG1, most being cheaper AT mics. If I could start over shopping for a mic I would have gotten the NTG1 (my 1st was an AT) because it's quality right out of the box, it sounds good and the company really sticks behind their product. If you're looking good inexpensive microphone to use for field/foley work or even budget indie films, the ntg1 can't be beat.

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 NT3 is a condenser instrument mic that’s pretty thin and stylish. It also comes in a nice little pouch so it doesn’t get dinged up. We had this mic over the timbalas in our studio for about a year before we switched our set up . We still have the mic just not the timbalas, we were going to try this on the drums but we just never got around to switching the mics out. OVERALL OPINION The Rode NT3 provides ultra low noise, and I say ultra I mean very low noise. If you have it all wired up right and in a good stand with a shock mount system you will have excellent results with the NT3 studio / location mic. I have known a lot of people to use this mic regularly and not a single person has complained about the quality of this mic. From major studio’s to home ones, this mic will serve its purpose plus more! The Rode NT3 is a little more expensive then some other instrument mics on the market but the quality is a few steps up once you get into this price range for an instrument mic. So you will get what you pay for. I don’t suggest buying this mic used though, because just through word of mouth a few people told me they have bought it used and it didn’t sound as good as it does new. Not too sure if the mic condenser gets messed up over time or after it gets a lot of use to it. Overall, I love the quality of this mic, it sounds great and will do more than just get the job done. Most mics in this price range cant compete with this one. Its well worth every penny spent. I have heard it in different environments and on different instruments and it does the job great EVERY time. Try it

Static torque of cardio do anything (REALLY all) The rest-see data sheet OVERALL OPINION I use them for three days on a TL AUDIO C1 and pramp card presonus firebox preamp or RME, I've submitted a bunch of tests and configurations, I am fully satisfied about the results: - In overhead drums, the pair captured the whole atmosphere, I have combines AKG D112 on the kick and decision dj is exploitable depending on the position, taken in jazz (NT5 for the hi hat + snare, NT5 (2) for the ride at tom bass + drums, D112 in the box) with an acoustic I correct an excellent grip. A SM 57 on snare can be used to add punch. - On an upright piano, I just bluff your exact many things pass, and smoothly. - A folk guitar is perfect, much better than my single BPM CR 73 II - Making its atmosphere (inside / outside) is Fidler. You can really have fun with investments, it's a couple prcis, sweet, balanced. The report quality price (290 euros) is incredible, I worked six months with Neumann KM 184, frankly I do not see the advantage of dpense (both invest in a pair of AKG 414). More reliable and a prcis Oktava. For the price it's really super micro It's been a few months that I use, my impressions are reinforced Premire day by day. - They are some of thundering voice (of a coupling bar 50 cm from the source) - I just use them for interviews, it trsraliste - The battery is a real rgal, I love: working on making pickups with 6 or 7 they make up a good image and give a stro soft sheen to cymbals / atmosphere into a wall minimal investment and working to get her a stunning (an AKG D112 for the kick and the two NT5 only) So laid back, always happy!

The Rode NT1000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. I wouldn't bring this mic outside of the studio as it is too fragile for live shows and I generally wouldn't use a condenser outside of the studio anyway. The mic has a cardioid polar pick up pattern and will pick up the full range of frequencies in human hearing (20 Hz to 20 KHz). OVERALL OPINION I've been using the Rode NT1000 for about a year or more and I've found it to be a very strong sounding microphone. Rode always amazes me with the quality of the microphones that they make considering how cheap they are. This Australian company has a great microphone in the NT1000 as it overall has a great sound quality. Of course it doesn't sound as great as the true top tier of microphones made by the likes of Neumann and other top end companies, but it comes pretty close considering how big of a price discrepancy there is. I have used the Rode NT1000 in a variety of situations and have found that it can be considered an all purpose microphone as it sounds good on most applications. I have used it with good results for acoustic guitar, vocals, and acoustic piano, as well as horns like saxophone and trumpet. I am looking at this microphone from the view point of a home studio owner looking to get the most bang for their buck, which is exactly what the NT1000 will give you. I can't say that I would recommend it to a professional studio owner, but for home studio owners this is the perfect microphone. The Rode NT1000 is a microphone with a wide and detailed sound that is only about $300 USD. If you are looking for a nice microphone that is cheap while still maintaining a level of quality, the Rode NT1000 is a great option.

The Rode NT2000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. I wouldn't use this mic outside the studio at all and I imagine that most would be smart enough not to do so anyway. It has three knobs on it that each control a different aspect of the mic. It has one to choose your pick up pattern (between figure eight, cardioid, and omni) and it also has a high pass filter and a pad. Beyond this there isn't much to learn about the characteristics of the mic... OVERALL OPINION I've only used the Rode NT2000 a few times, but in the few times that I have used it I have really liked what I have heard. I have used it in a home studio to record vocals and it definitely did the job quite well. It paints a pretty accurate portrait of the sound that you are recording as I found that it will pick up a good amount of detail. It is more of a clean mic than a warm one as is the case with most solid state microphones, but this is a good thing as far as I'm concerned as I can get warmer sounds from a tube mic and I usually look for a cleaner sound from mics like this. It is definitely cool to have all of the options in the same spot on the mic so you can easily access them and mess around with the different pick up patterns. While I've only used this mic for vocals and one time as a room mic for recording electric guitar, I believe that because of the detail that it has it will be a good fit for just about any application that you would want to use a large diaphragm condenser mic for. The price of the Rode NT2000 isn't all that expensive when compared to most microphones of this caliber, making it a great choice for home studio owners. Rode makes some great sounding mics that are very reasonably priced so I would definitely recommend checking out the NT2000 and the other mics that they have to offer if you are looking for a great mic or two on a budget.

The Rode NT4 is a set of condenser stereo microphones, set in an XY pattern. It has an on/off switch, useful when you don't want to waste the battery on it (which is probably always). OVERALL OPINION I've used this mic extensively in a local studio. I have used it for acoustic guitars, room mics, as drum overheads and with a number of other acoustic instruments. Its got a clear sound and I love that it is fixed in the XY pattern - this saves set up time if I am looking to capture something with an XY stereo pair. I haven't used any other stereo microphones like this one, but for the price, it seems to be the best in its range. It really sparkles on the top end and the price, like most Rode mics, is pretty reasonable. I have had a bit of trouble with keeping it healthy, as it has been broken a few times. I believe this has more to do with the cable it comes with though. I also wish the mic cable that comes for it was bit longer, overall I have been very happy with the sound quality and features that the Rode NT4 offers.

An excellent professional quality broadcast style large diaphragm mic. Bulletproof build quality and a 10 year warranty. Microphone has a distinctive character audio with a boost around 80-100hz that gives voices a lot of "ooomph" that may or may not suit your taste. Works well for announcer type work and is also an excellent HAM radio mic. Audio is quality is great, equal to dynamics at any price and background sound rejection is excellent. Available shock mount is very good. Cons might be the distinctive sound character, but that may be a pro as well depending on your tastes. Mic is also pretty heavy so a cheap boom is not going to work. Mic requires a lot of gain, a minimum of 60db to really work properly. If you like what it does to your voice, have good preamps or a FETHead or Cloudlifter, this will be a fantastic deal and the last mic you will ever buy.