RODE NT-2A Multipattern Condenser Microphone

NT2-A - ?The Legend Continues? Multi Pattern 1? Condenser Microphone.
 
The new NT2-A carries on the tradition forged by the now legendary R?DE NT2.
A professional large capsule (1?) studio microphone incorporating three-position
pick-up patterns, pad and high pass filter switches conveniently located on the
mic body.
At the heart of the NT2-A is the Australian designed and manufactured HF1 dual
diaphragm capsule. The frequency and transient response of this new transducer
has been voiced to complement today?s modern recording techniques, and yet still
evoke the silky smooth character of the legendary microphones of the 50?s and 60?s.
These features provide the flexibility and superlative audio characteristics that make
the NT2-A one of the most versatile condenser mics available.
The NT2-A?s variable controls allow switching between Omni, Figure 8, and Cardioid
polar patterns. The three position high-pass filter provides a flat response or an 80Hz
and 40Hz high pass filter to be selected. Finally the microphones Pad can be switched
between 0 dB, -5dB and -10dB. The NT2-A comes in a soft pouch with an M2 stand mount.
 
SPECIFICATIONS:
Features:
The Australian designed and manufactured HF1 1? edge terminated, gold sputtered, dual
5 um diaphragm capsule. 3-position variable polar pattern: Omni, Cardioid & Figure 8; all
controlled on the mic. 3-position variable high-pass filter: Flat, 80 Hz or 40 Hz. 3-position
variable pad: 0 dB, -5 dB or -10 dB. Ultra low noise, transformerless SMT circuitry. Wide
dynamic range. High strength heat-treated steel mesh head. Durable satin nickel finish.
Internal capsule shock mounting. Supplied complete with soft pouch and clip. Designed
and manufactured in Sydney, Australia.
Operation power:
The NT2-A is designed to operate from phantom power to the P48 standard. The NT2-A will
operate between 44V and 52V applied with positive polarity to pin 2 and pin 3 of the output
XLR connector.
Operation output impedance:
The NT2-A will operate satisfactorily into a load impedance as low as 1 kΩ. If a load below this
is used, the output signal level will be reduced. The NT2-A output is balanced between pin 2 (hot)
and pin 3 (cold). Pin 1 is ground.
Acoustic principle: Externally polarized 25 mm (1?) dual diaphragm.
Directional pattern: Multi-pattern
Frequency range:  20 Hz ~ 20 000 Hz
Output impedance: 200 Ω
Signal noise ratio din iec 651:
87 dB (1 kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Equvalent noise: 7 dBA SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum spl:
147 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 kΩ); 157 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 kΩ) - pad at maximum
Sensitivity: -36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal; (16 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/-2 dB
Dynamic range din iec 651: 140 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Power supply voltage: 48 Volts (P48)
Output connection:
3 pin XLR, balanced output between; pin 2(+) and pin 3(-); Pin 1 ground
Weight with battery: 860 grm

• Back-to-back large-diaphragm multi-pattern transducer
• True condenser technology
• High sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL capability
• Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
• Switchable bass cut filter
• Legendary, pristine AKG sound quality
• Complete with spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying case

NT2000 - ?Explore, Control, Create?? Seamlessly Variable Dual 1? Condenser Microphone.

The world's first large diaphragm condenser studio microphone with seamlessly variable Polar
Patterns, Filter and Pad located conveniently on the microphone body. The NT2000?s state of
the art surface-mount electronics combined with the new Australian designed and manufactured
HF1 Capsule, provide extremely low self-noise (7 dBA) and a maximum SPL of 147 dB (157 dB
with pad fully engaged) ensuring exceptional results and the ultimate in recording creativity.
The NT2000 is supplied with the SM2 Shock Mount, together in a durable custom carry case.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Acoustic principle:
Externally polarised 25 mm (1?) dual diaphragm condenser
Directional pattern: Multipattern
Frequency range:  20Hz - 20KHz
Output impedance: 200 ohms
Signal noise ratio din iec 651:  87 dB (1kHz rel 1Pa)
Equvalent noise: 7 dBA SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum spl:
147 dB (@ 1% THD into 1K ohm) 157dB (@ 1% THD into 1K ohm) with pad set to maximum
Sensitivity:
-36 db re 1 Volt/Pasca (16 mv @94db SPL) +/- 2 dB
Dynamic range din iec 651: 140 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Power supply voltage: Phantom P48
Weight without battery: 831 gm
Weight with battery:  2.6 kg
 

KSM44A Multi-Pattern Dual Diaphragm Microphone Premium microphone with three polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional).

Features

• Prethos® Advanced Preamplifier Technology: Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides  transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions.  
• Groundbreaking specifications: 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a total dynamic range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture
• Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications
• Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms provide superior frequency response
• Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
• Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
• Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
• 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect
• Integrated three-stage "pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
  
  

  Type	Condenser (externally biased)
  Frequency Response	20 to 20,000 Hz
  Polar Pattern	Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional
  lmpedance	50 ohms
  Phantom power required?	11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum