The Classic II
Instruction Guide
RØDE STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES
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THE CLASSIC II
Serial No. _______________
Checked by: _____________
Date: ____________________
Thank you for investing in your Classic II condenser microphone.
We know that it will serve you well for many years and provide you with a
Performance you will be proud of. The Classic II was developed from
the original RØDE Classic, which has itself become the ‘preferred’ valve
microphone of many professional engineers and musicians. The character of
the original Classic has been retained, but by utilizing the new edgeterminated diaphragm, and further refining the electronic circuitry, a new
level of performance has been achieved.
Please take a few moments to read this information and then enjoy the
results of several years of RØDE Research and Development.
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FEATURES:
• Valve Preamplifier using the 6072 Twin Triode
• New 1” Capsule with Edge-Terminated Gold sputtered Diaphragm
• Custom designed JENSENTM Transformer
• -10dB and –20dB Pads (Switched from Power Supply)
• 2 Position High-Pass-Filter (Switched from Power Supply)
• 9 Polar Patterns (Switched from Power Supply)
• Low Loss Oxygen-Free Copper Multicore Cable with custom-designed heavy duty
plugs and sockets.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Capsule: 1’ Dual Pressure Sensitivity: 13 mV/Pa
Gradient Transducer Max Spl: 130 dB
Frequency Response:
20 Hz-20 KHz Output Impedance: 250 ohms
Noise: <22dBA
POLAR RESPONSES:
Cardioid Omni Fig. 8
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
Response (dB)
-40
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
Response (dB)
-40
100
100
1000
Frequency (Hz)
1000
Frequency (Hz)
Classic II Cardioid Flat
Classic II Cardioid HPF
10000
Classic II Omni Flat
Classic II Omni HPF
10000
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ACCESSORIES:
Power Supply
Mains Power Cable
10m (30’) Multicore Cable
SM2 Shock Mount Suspension
M2 Stand Adaptor
Custom Aluminium Flight Case
Power Supply
Stand Adaptor
SM2
Flight Case
Multicore
Power Cable
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