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Rode K2

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Rode have built on the technology from their respected NTK to develop this affordable new multi-pattern valve mic.Read more
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Pros

  • it s also an excellent vocal mic
  • very good voice and excellent on acoustic guitars
  • its versatility and price / quality ratio

Cons

  • a built-in stainless steel mesh knit pop filter
  • really slipping into the mix without a lot of tweaking the mix
  • the sound is dry and rough)
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Key specs

  • Stage/performance microphone
  • Omnidirectional
  • Wired
  • 200 Ω
  • 20, 20000 Hz
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Rode K2 - Pros & Cons

Rode K2

Pros

  • it s also an excellent vocal mic
  • very good voice and excellent on acoustic guitars
  • its versatility and price / quality ratio
  • Solid as a rock with the finest components used
  • robust and reliable hand
  • All connections are of course gold plated
  • Rode K2 is very good for vocals and a few different instruments
  • Great mids and superb low end with great dynamic range
  • Excellent damping on the capsule as well
  • retro
  • industrial look of this microphone

Cons

  • a built-in stainless steel mesh knit pop filter
  • really slipping into the mix without a lot of tweaking the mix
  • the sound is dry and rough)
  • It may come across as excessively rough and unpleasant
  • no way this mic is going to break any time soon
  • range which sounded a tad too bright for our liking
  • the Aston Origin looks like no other microphone
  • It s not as quiet as the NT1
  • lose some of the clarity and shine of a condenser
  • 2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
  • overkill for mono talking voice only recording

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Rode K2 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeStage/performance microphone
Direction typeOmnidirectional
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Design
Colour of productGold
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
XLR outyes
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Recording quality
Input impedance200.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Dimensions
Width2.17 in
Height2.17 in
Depth8.19 in
Weight28.75 oz

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Rode K2 Rode - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 01.07.2004
Rode K2

Rode have built on the technology from their respected NTK to develop this affordable new multi-pattern valve mic.

By Paul White
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