RODE PodCaster Broadcast Quality USB Microphone

Seamless integration was the idea, and it was obtained by creating a studio dynamic microphone with unparalleled A/D converters, so that the microphone can be plugged into any computer with no in/out boxes, no expensive computer pre-amps, just a USB cable. The Podcaster offers an end-address configuration, the clarity of RØDEʼs tailored-for-voice frequency response, an ʽONʼ L.E.D, a direct headphone amp, and of course very low self noise. The microphone comes complete with a 3M USB cable. Optional extras include a shock mounting system and soon to be released Anglepoise style table mount arm. The mic opens up possibilities for anyone who records audio—from podcasters, journalists and students to business people adding audio files to websites and multimedia presentations. Create your own radio show, or let us do it for you, as we have even developed a website to host and broadcast podcasts for RØDE Podcaster customers. Read more about our service at rodepodcaster.com

The new RODE NTG-2 is a lightweight condenser shotgun microphone, designed
for professional applications within the film, video, television and production industries.
The NTG-2 provides a balanced low impedance output stage and operates either
from an internal 1.5 V battery (AA) or 48 V to the P48 standard. A wide bandwidth
and controlled polar response coupled with low noise SMT electronics, makes the
NTG-2 the perfect choice for film, video engineering and voice-over work. The NTG-2
is extremely lightweight making it ideal for mounting directly to video cameras or on
boom poles.
The NTG-2 comes complete with mount and windshield.The windscreen effectively
suppresses wind noise when recording outdoors in moderate conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Features:
Broadcast sound quality. Rugged metal construction. Condenser microphone transducer.
Weighing 161 grams approx. . Low noise circuitry. Low handling noise. Supplied with stand
mount and zip pouch. Designed & manufactured in Australia. Full 2 year guarantee.
Operation power:
The NTG-2 is designed to operate from standard P48 phantom power or a 1.5 V Alkaline Battery.
The NTG-2 will operate between 44 V to 52 V applied with positive polarity to pin 2 and pin 3 via
the output XLR connector.
Operation output impedance:
The NTG-2 will operate satisfactorily into a load impedance as low as 1 k§?. If a
load below this is used, the output signal level will be reduced. The NTG-2??s
output is balanced between pin 2 (hot) and pin 3 (cold). Pin 1 is ground.
Acoustic principle:  Line plus Gradient.
Directional pattern:  Super-Cardioid.
Frequency range:
20 Hz ~ 20 kHz selectable HPF @ 80 Hz/12 dB octave
Output impedance: 250 ? - phantom power, 350 ? - battery power
Signal noise ratio din iec 651:
76 dB (1 kHz rel. 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Equvalent noise: 18 dB SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum spl:  131 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 k?)
Sensitivity:
-36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB (at 1 kHz in free field into open circuit)
Dynamic range din iec 651: 113 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Power supply voltage: 1.5 V Alkaline Battery or P48 Phantom
Current consumption:  2.0 mA
Battery life:  >400 hours with fresh alkaline battery.
Output connection:
3 pin XLR, balanced output between pin 2(+), 3(-) and Pin 1 (ground)
Weight with battery: 161 g approx.
Dimensions width:  278 mm
Dimensions depth:  22mm
Dimensions height:  22mm
 

Internally switchable proximity effect compensation and sensitivity reduction.

The BCM 104 condenser microphone is the first product in the new Broadcast Line,
which is especially tailored to the demands of professional radio announcing.
What sets the Broadcast Line apart is a completely independent, functionally-
optimized design derived from extensive 3D simulations.
The large-diaphragm condenser capsule used in the BCM 104 has a cardioid directional
pattern with internally switchable proximity effect compensation. A second switch allows
the sensitivity to be reduced by 14 dB.
The microphone headgrill twists off easily for quick cleaning. Neumann offers optional,
color-coded headgrills so that, for reasons of hygiene, each announcer working at an
announcing desk can use his or her individual headgrill.
Directly in front of the capsule, mounted on a frame holder, is a piece of fine gauze that
serves as a built-in popscreen.
The BCM 104 has an elastic mount against structure-borne noise, that is compatible with
standard broadcast-segment microphone arms.

Features:
Cardioid microphone for broadcast & studio
Large diaphragm condenser capsule with
switchable proximity compensation
Distinctive design
Integrated pop screen
Quick release head grille for easy cleaning
Individual head grilles available for each user

Acoustic features
The microphone headgrill houses the K 04 large-diaphragm capsule, which has a flat frequency
response up to 3 kHz. Higher frequencies have an increased presence of 2 dB maximum.
Since the above-mentioned microphone characteristics are obtained without the use of resonance
effects, the microphone features excellent transient response and transmits all transient phenomena
of music and speech without any coloration.
The integrated Pop Screen
A pop screen not only prevents the occurrence of plosive pop noises in vocal recordings, but also
efficiently prevents unwanted particles, from respiratory moisture, nicotine, to food remnants, from
settling on the diaphragm.
The pop screen can be removed for cleaning without the use of tools.

Electrical features
Instead of a transformer to couple the microphone output to the supply voltage, the BCM 104
has an electronic circuit which, like a transformer, provides for good common mode rejection.
Interference induced in the balanced modulation line is thus suppressed as usual.
With a very low self-noise of 7 dB(A), and an overload capability extending to 138 dB SPL,
the BCM 104 has a dynamic range of 131 dB (DIN/IEC 651).
Filter and Preattenuation
The BCM 104 amplifier has a linear operation down to 20 Hz. An active filter efficiently suppresses
signals below this frequency. In order to compensate for the proximity effect, a high-pass filter,
electronically activated by a switch, is built into the microphone. This filter reduces frequencies
below 100 Hz by 12 dB/octave.
A 14-dB preattenuation switch is provided in order to adjust the sensitivity, if necessary,
to transmission circuits designed for dynamic microphones. But this will increase the
self noise by 14 dB.Both switches are located inside the microphone housing, since they
will normally be operated only once, when the broadcasting facility is set up.
Mounting
The preferred mode of operation is to suspend the BCM 104 from a standard studio boom arm.
A thread adapter to fit different connector threads is included.
In order to provide protection from structure-borne noise, both the capsule and the microphone
in its mount are elastically suspended.
The optional SG 5 swivel mount allows additional angling of the BCM 104 by +/-90 degrees.

Application hint:
While designed to be an announcer's mic for broadcasting and studio, this is
just one of the most common applications. With additional experimentation,
you will gain maximum use from this microphone.

Technical Description:
Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
Directional pattern: Cardioid
Frequency range: 20 Hz -- 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 22 mV/Pa
-14 dB attenuation: 4.4 mV/Pa
Rated impedance: 50 ohms
Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms
Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3: 18 dB
Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651: 7 dB-A
S/N ratio CCIR 468-3: 76 dB
S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651: 87 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation: 152 dB
Maximum output voltage: 10 dBu
Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier DIN/IEC 651: 131 dB
Supply voltage: 48 V +/- 4 V
Current consumption: 3.2 mA
Matching connector: XLR 3 F
Weight: 500 g
Diameter: 64 mm
Length: 85 mm