Rode Microphones K2 Instruction Guide

All RODE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase and the
warranty card or website registration facility should be used to register your
purchase.

The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the
microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by
normal wear and tear, modification, shipping damage, or failure to use the
microphone as per the instruction guide.

If you experience any problems or have any questions reqarding your RODE
microphone, first, contact the dealer who sold it to you. If the microphone requires
factory-authorised service, that dealer will organise return. We have an extensive
distributor/dealer network but if you have difficulty getting the advice or assistance
you require, do not hesitate to contact us directly or contact your local distributor.

International

RODE Microphones, ABN: 91 000 576 483
Unit 2, 107 Carnarvon Street, Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia
Ph: 61 2 9648 5855, Fax: [phone]

USA

P.O. Box 3279
Torrance, CA 90510-3278
Ph: 877 328 7456 (Toll Free Within the U.S.) Ph: 310 328 7456, Fax: [phone]

Technical Support

For information and technical support questions contact: [e-mail]

In the United States and Puerto Rico, contact:

[e-mail]
Ph: 877 328 7456 toll free or Ph: 310 328 7456

In Australia, contact:

[e-mail]
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Anywhere except Australia, the United States and Puerto Rico, contact:

[e-mail]
Australia: Ph: 61 2 9648 5855

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RØDE STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES

The K2 Instruction Guide

The K2 Instruction Guide

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THE K2 VALVE CONDENSER MICROPHONE

Serial Number: ……………………………………………

Checked by: ……………………………………………

Date: ……………………………………………

We at Rode would like to thank you and congratulate you on purchasing the Rode K2.
This valve microphone represents the finest studio microphone technology currently
available. The K2 is a valve condenser design in the tradition of the classic studio
microphones. The character of the K2 sound will become immediately obvious the
first time you record with it. While we have captured the subtlety of the legendary
valve microphones, we have also made sure the noise specification and reliability is
equal to current professional recording standards.
Please take a little time to read this short manual as it will help you get the most
from you microphone.

We welcome feedback from our customers so why not drop us a line and tell us
your story.

Again, thank you for your purchase.

Peter Freedman

RODE MICROPHONES
Sydney Australia

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SPECIFICATIONS

Acoustic Principle: Externally polarized 25 mm (1") condenser

Active Electronics: Valve impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.

Pickup Pattern: Multi pattern (see graph)

Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (see graph)

Output Impedance: 200

Sensitivity: -36 dB re 1Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 2dB

Equivalent Noise: 10 dB-A SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)

Maximum Output: > +30 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1k )

Dynamic Range: 150 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)

Maximum SPL: 162 dB (@ 1% THD into 1k )

Signal/Noise: > 81 dB (1kHz relative to 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)

Power Requirements: Dedicated Power Supply (110 ~ 120V/220 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz)

Frequency Responses

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