RODE Microphones Classic II Instruction Manual
Classic II
Instruction Manual
www.rodemic.com
(
EMC, LVD
)
Introduction
We at would like to thank you and
congratulate you on investing in the
This valve microphone represents the finest studio
microphone technology currently available.
We know that it will serve you well for many years
and provide you with a performance you will be
extremely proud of.
The Classic II has been developed from the original
Classic, both of which are the preferred valve
microphone of a huge number of professional
engineers and musicians.
The character of the original Classic has been
retained, but by utilising a revised edge-terminated
diaphragm, and further refining the electronic
circuitry, a new level of performance has been
Classic II.
achieved.
Please take the time to visit www.rodemic.com and
register your microphone for a full ten year warranty.
While there you can view studio tips and techniques,
as well as browse the comprehensive range of
accessories for
Peter Freedman
Microphones
Sydney, Australia
microphones.
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Specifi cations
Acoustic
Principle:
Directional
Pattern:
Frequency
Range:
Output
Impedence:
Sensitivity: -37dB re 1V/Pa
Equivalent Noise: <18 SPL
Maximum
Output:
Pressure gradient
Switchable Omnidirectional/
Cardioid / Figure-8 in nine steps
(see graph)
20 Hz-20 kHz
(see graph)
200Ω
(14mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-2dB
(A - weighted per IEC651)
+2d Bu
(@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ)
Dynamic Range: >113 dB SPL
(A - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum SPL: 131dB SPL
(@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ)
Signal/Noise: > 76dB SPL
(A - weighted per IEC651)
Power
Requirement:
Net Weight: 1440gm
Packed Weight: 9kg
Dedicated Power Supply
(110 ~ 120V/220 ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz)
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Specifi cations
Frequency Response
20
10
0
-10
dB re 1 V/Pa
-20
-30
20Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000
Cardioid
20
10
0
-10
dB re 1 V/Pa
-20
-30
20Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000
Omni
Polar Response
0
-10
-20
300
-30
-40
-50
-60
270
-55
-45
-35
-25
240
-15
-5
5
0
-5
-10
300
-15
-20
-25
270
-30
-25
-20
-15
240
-10
-5
0
330
210
330
210
0
180
Cardioid
0
180
Omni
30
150
30
150
60
120
60
120
250 Hz
1 kHz
4 kHz
90
250 Hz
1 kHz
4 kHz
90
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Specifi cations
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
270
-65
-55
-45
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
330
300
240
210
0
180
30
60
120
150
Figure 8
Features
• Custom spec 1” dual diaphragm capsule
• Vintage twin triode GE JAN-6072 valve
250 Hz
1 kHz
4 kHz
90
• Nine polar patterns
• Jensen output transformer
• Variable Pad & Filter
• Machined from solid brass
• Hand-polished body
• Double-shielded oxygen-free 9m (30’) cable
• Heavy-duty plugs and sockets
• Aluminum flight case
• Made in Australia
• 10 Year warranty*
*Online product registration required.
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