Rode NT2-a
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1. Omni Polar Response wo r x Bd ag d rel 1V Pa Frequency 500 Hz m 1000 Hz mm 4000 Hz ma Cardioid fs E 2 2 2 el aes oo Frequency 500 Hz mm 1000 Hz m 4000 Hz ma 7 5 B x Ev 3 ped E d rel 1V Pa Frequency 500 Hz 1000 Hz mm 4000 Hz ma Figure 8 10000 20 000 10 000 20 000 ee 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 4 15 06 2010 4 33 32 PM Features e Large 1 gold sputtered capsule e On body control of polar pattern HPF and PAD Three position variable polar pattern Omni Cardioid or Figure 8 Three position variable High Pass Filter Flat 40Hz or 80Hz e Three position PAD 098 5dB or 10dB e Ultra low noise transformerless surface mount circuitry e Wide dynamic range e Internal capsule shock mounting Made in Australia e Full 10 Year warranty Accessories SM6 Shock mount Microphone sleeve including studio grade pop shield dustcover Premium XLR Cable Online product registration required iE 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 5 15 06 2010 4 33 33 PM Using the NT2 A The NT2 Ais a phantom powered microphone To operate correctly it requires a 48V phantom supply from the mixing console or other source Please ensure all cable connections are secure before applying power to the microphone and allow a few mome2. RODE MICROPHONES NT2 A Instruction Manual SARA 222 PASS GG BRS 29 Z ROS 6 SS LS Z lt A SA ad x 2 Ron AA oe PARRA ARIE XA S SASARA NN MX On y 327 SEES LAE x lt QA gt Se SSS X SSSAAA A SSSASSS S SAS aa N A a LS cy SA NN K RAS AL gt NN CES ZA NAN G SARA 225 5 SA Ane RA LY r K 4 PO www rodemic com CE EMC LvD 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 1 15 06 2010 4 33 28 PM Introduction We at R DE would like to thank you for investing in the RODE NT2 A Multi Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone The NT2 A carries on the tradition forged by the legendary NT2 It was recognised as the World s Best Studio Microphone by the MIPA in 2006 in addition to being awarded the Electronic Musician Editor s Choice The NT2 As ability to evoke the silky smooth character of the legendary microphones of the 50 s and 60 s combined with its flexibility and superlative audio characteristics make it one of the most versatile condenser mics available We ve titled this the NT2 A Studio Solution as we ve included everything you need to get truly professional vocal recordings The world s best s
3. 11 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 11 15 06 2010 4 33 36 PM Support If you experience any problem or have questions regarding your microphone first contact the dealer who sold it to you We have an extensive dealer network to assist you If you have difficulty getting the advice or assistance you require from the dealer do not hesitate to contact us directly via the details below RODE MICROPHONES International 107 Carnarvon Street Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia Ph 61 2 9648 5855 Fax 61 2 9648 2455 USA P O Box 4189 Santa Barbara CA 93140 4189 Ph 8055667777 Fax 805 566 0071 Technical Support For information and technical support please visit www rodemic com support 12 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 12 15 06 2010 4 33 36 PM
4. indd 7 15 06 2010 4 33 35 PM Setting the Polar Pattern The NT2 A polar pattern can be adjusted to either omni through cardioid or figure of eight This flexibility allows for more versatile recording of vocals instruments and sound sources After making a selection change allow a few moments for the microphone to stabilise s gt CS5D 558 a 5 looo O Selector Switch e Select the polar pattern via the top selector switch on the NT2 A body e When the cardioid position is selected center the microphone picks up sound from in front of the microphone and rejects sound from the rear Front is picked up 2404 250 90 Frequency 500 Hz m 1000 Hz mm 4000 Hz Rear is rejected 8 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 8 15 06 2010 4 33 36 PM Setting the Polar Pattern e When in the omni position lower position the microphone picks up sound from all around the microphone and there is less proximity effect than in cardioid mode Proximity Effect is an increase in lower bass frequencies when the sound source is close to the microphone The omni pattern is commonly used for room ambient miking or to record a more natural sound when close miking instruments Front is picked up 2604 250 90 dB rel 1V Pa Frequency 500 Hz 1000 Hz mm 4000 Hz m Rear and sides are picked up When
5. in the figure 8 position upper position the microphone picks up sound from in front and behind and rejects sound from the other two sides This pattern is commonly used for interviews Two people with the microphone between them or in conjunction with a cardioid microphone to use the MS mid side stereo recording technique Front is picked up Frequency 500 Hz m 1000 Hz Rear is picked Sides are rejected 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 9 9 15 06 2010 4 33 36 PM Setting the High Pass Filter The High Pass Filter setting can be used to reduce the microphone s sensitivity to low frequency sounds and is useful when you wish to avoid additional noise and vibration from outside traffic air conditioning and machinery foot tapping etc The middle selector switch on the front of the NT2 A can be used to set the High Pass Filter to OHz Flat center position 40Hz lower position or 80Hz upper position Setting the PAD The PAD setting can be used to attenuate the output level of the microphone so that it does not exceed the maximum input level of your recording device This is useful when recording high SPL sources such as guitar amplifiers or percussion The bottom selector switch on the front of the NT2 A can be used to set the PAD at 0 center position 5dB lower position or 10dB upper position Storage After use the NT2 A should be removed from i
6. nts for the microphone to stabilise after the power is turned on The gold dot on the face of the NTZ A indicates the front of the microphone and the pick up area of the cardioid pattern Please be sure to have the side with the dot facing the sound source you wish to record 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 6 15 06 2010 4 33 35 PM Using the NT2 A Microphone technique or how to get the sound you want requires experimentation We suggest that you start with the channel EQ set to OFF or FLAT no boost or cut Try to get the sound you want by placing either reflective or absorbent panels at various angles adjacent to the source being recorded Changing the acoustic properties of the space around the microphone is our recommended initial approach for obtaining best sound quality Remember you cannot change a room s acoustic properties with When the preferred sound has been achieved as above then EQ and effects such as reverb or indeed any signal processing can be used for enhancement but should be used sparingly It is worth mentioning that sometimes cutting a particular frequency sound may be preferable to boosting another Of course boosting can increase noise level and so should be done minimally As with many other aspects of the recording process finding the preferred sound is a matter of experimentation 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual
7. ts mount wiped with a dry soft cloth and placed in the provided microphone sleeve dust cover Be sure to place the moisture absorbent crystals supplied at the head of the microphone so as to absorb any moisture present e Eventually this pack of crystals will need to be dried This is indicated by the crystals turning pink in colour They can easily be re used by placing them in an oven at 100 150 degrees celsius for approximately ten minutes The crystals will operate effectively again once they have turned blue 10 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 10 15 06 2010 4 33 36 PM Settings Reminder You may wish to keep a record of the settings you have made during a recording Should you wish to recreate a section of a recording or to capture the same sound quality you can refer to the manual and easily retrieve the mic s previous settings Date Date 8 TA 8 TA Description 2 Q Description 2 O7 r 80 r 80 To 9 r 40 r 40 10 10 1 2 o 52 52 Date ZA T5 Date ZA NN 8 8 ve Description Or Description Qr Q o 5 80 80 J 3 r 40 r 40 10 10 Q Q QF 0 Qr 0 52 5 Date Date 8 8 ro Description an 00 Description 6 80 80 J 3 r 40 r 40 10 10 Q Q Oro Cro 5 5 9 DR ene
8. tudio microphone a studio grade pop shield and shock mount premium cable dust cover and of course RODE s industry leading ten year warranty Not to mention you also receive a free DVD exclusive to this Studio Solution package with Grammy nominated producer John Merchant showing you how to get the best recordings from your NT2 A Please take the time to visit www rodemic com and register your microphone for a full ten year warranty Peter Freedman R DE Microphones Sydney Australia 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 2 15 06 2010 4 33 31 PM Specifications Acoustic Principle Directional Pattern Frequency Range Output Impedence Sensitivity Equivalent Noise Maximum Output Dynamic Range Pressure Pressure gradient Three position variable Omni Cardioid or Figure 8 see graph 20 Hz 20 kHz see graph 2000 36 dB re 1 Volt Pascal 16 mV 94 dB SPL 2 dB 1kHz 7dBA SPL per IEC651 16dBu 1kHz 1 THD into 1KQ load 140 dB per IEC651 IEC268 15 Maximum SPL 14703 SPL 1kHz 1 THD into 1KQ load 157dB with PAD at maximum Signal Noise 87 dB SPL A weighted per IEC651 Power P48 48V phantom supply Requirement Net Weight 860gm Seis 037 950 1 1_NT2 Akit_manual indd 3 15 06 2010 4 33 32 PM Specifications Frequency Response dBre1V Pa dB re 1 V Pa 100 Cardioid 100
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