Rode NT2-A Studio Condenser Microphone - Switchable Pattern The Rode NT2-A is an affordable large diaphragm condenser microphone that offers unparalleled performance for its price tag. The Rode NT2-A features a 1" capsule, 3 pickup patterns, 10db pad and low cut filter.The frequency response and transient resposne of the transducer of this microphone have been tuned to compliment the techniques used in modern recording studios but still to have the signature sound of some of the most loved microphones from the 50's and 60's. The Rode NT2A includes the SM6 shock mount, dust cover, microphone cable. Rode NT2A Features The Australian designed and manufactured HF1 1inch edge terminated, gold sputtered, dual 5 um diaphragm capsule. 3-position variable polar pattern: Omni, Cardioid and Figure 8; all controlled on the mic 3-position variable high-pass filter: Flat, 80 Hz or 40 Hz 3-position variable pad: 0 dB, -5 dB or -10 dB Ultra low noise, transformerless SMT circuitry Wide dynamic range High strength heat-treated steel mesh head Durable satin nickel finish Internal capsule shock mounting Supplied complete with soft pouch and clip Designed and manufactured in Sydney, Australia Specifications Acoustic principle: Externally polarized 25 mm (1 inch) dual diaphragm Directional pattern: Multi-pattern - 3 position variable pattern Omni, Cardioid and Figure 8, controlled at the microphone Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 000 Hz Output impedance: 200 Ohm Signal/Noise ratio DIN/IEC 651: 87 dB (1 kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15) Equivalent noise: 7 dBA SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15) Maximum SPL: 147 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 kOhm) 157 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 kOhm) - pad at maximum Sensitivity at 1 khz into 1 kOhm: -36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/-2 dB Maximum output voltage: +16 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1 kOhm) Dynamic range: DIN/IEC 651 140 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15) Power (Supply voltage): 48 Volts (P48) Output Connection: 3 pin XLR, balanced output between pin 2(+) and pin 3(-); pin 1 ground Weight approx.: 860 grm (30.36 oz)
