RODE Microphones NT2-A User Manual

NT2-A

Instruction Manual

www.rodemic.com

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Introduction

We at would like to thank you for investing in

the

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-A’s ability to evoke the silky smooth

character of the legendary microphones of the 50’s

and 60’s combined with its fl exibility 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

studio microphone, a studio grade pop shield and

shock mount, premium cable, dust cover and of

course

NT2-A Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm

’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

Microphones

Sydney, Australia

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Specifi cations

Acoustic
Principle:

Directional
Pattern:

Frequency
Range:

Output
Impedence:

Sensitivity: -36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal

Equivalent Noise: 7dBA S PL

Maximum
Output:

Dynamic Range: 140 dB

Pressure, Pressure gradient

Three position variable - Omni,
Cardioid or Figure 8 (see graph)

20 Hz - 20 kHz
(see graph)

200Ω

(16 mV @ 94 dB SPL)
+/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

(per IEC651)

+16 d B u
(@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)

(per IEC651, IEC268-15)

Maximum SPL: 147dB SPL

(@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
(157dB with PAD at maximum)

Signal/Noise: 87 dB SPL

(A - weighted per IEC651)

Power
Requirement:

Net Weight: 860gm

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P48 (48V) phantom supply

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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

20

10

0

-10
dB re 1 V/Pa

-20

-30

20Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000

Polar Response

Cardioid

Omni

Cardioid

Omni

Figure 8

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