Rode K2 Valve Studio Condenser Microphone Overview
Rode K2 Valve Studio Condenser Microphone Overview by GAK
The Rode K2 Microphone is a professional studio valve condenser mic that captures a very rich, smooth tube sound with great low self-noise. Using the remote power supply of the Rode K2 Microphone, users can continuously vary the mic's polar patterns to suit the environment, space and style of recording. The Rode K2, a professional and versatile microphone suitable for a range of recordings.
- Class A valve circuitry
- Dedicated power supply
- Superlative class condenser microphone
- Hand-selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve
- High strength welded and heat-treated steel mesh head
- Durable satin nickel finish
- Internal capsule shock mounting
- High level of RF rejection
- Supplied complete with SM2 Shock Mount and RC2 Custom Carry Case
- Continuously variable polar patterns. From omni, through cardiod to figure8, controlled at the power supply
- Acoustic Principle: Externally polarized 25 mm (1 in.) condenser
- Active Electronics: Thermionic impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
- Pickup Pattern: Multi-pattern
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Sensitivity: -36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94dB SPL) /- 2 dB
- Equivalent Noise: 10 dBA SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
- Maximum Output: > 30 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1kOhms)
- Dynamic Range: 150dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
- Maximum SPL: 162 dB (@ 1% THD into 1kOhms)
- Signal/Noise: > 81 dB (1kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
- Power Requirements: Dedicated Power Supply (110 ~ 120V/220 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz)
- The TYPE HF1 dual diaphragm capsule represents RØDE's finest transducer technology. Coupled with their most advanced high output tube circuitry, the K2 brings out every little detail, nuance & whisper, while handling even the loudest source material. The K2 is literally in a class by itself. Includes shockmount, case, power supply and 30 ft. cable.
