Rode NTK Large Diaphragm Valve Studio Condenser Microphone
TUBE CONDENSER MIC
The c valve condenser microphone offers valve performance at an affordable price. Designed for high-end recording applications, the NTK features hand graded and selected twin triode Class A valve circuitry, and has a cardioid polar pattern. It produces an extremely warm, detailed sound, with exceptionally low noise levels and a wide dynamic range. The NTK’s gold plated membrane is houséd in an internally shock-mounted capsule, with a satin nickel finished body and heat-treated steel mesh head. A dedicated power supply unit is included as standard, along with a 10m multicore cable and M2 standmount.
Features
- Large 1” (25mm) capsule with gold plated diaphragm
- Class “A” valve circuitry
- Hand selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve
- Dedicated power supply
- Internal capsule shock mounting
- High level of RF rejection
- Ultra low noise
- Wide dynamic range
- High strength heat treated steel mesh head
- Designed and manufactured in Australia
- Free 10 year extended warranty when you register online with Rode
Specifications
- Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
- Directional Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Range: 20Hz ~ 20,000Hz
- Sensitivity: -38dB ±2dB re 1V/Pa (12mV @ 94 dB SPL) @ 1kHz
- Nominal Impedence: 200Ω
- Equivalent Noise: 12dBA SPL (A – weighted per IEC651)
- Maximum Output: +29dBu (@ 1% THD into 1kΩ)
- Dynamic Range: >147dB (per IEC651)
- Maximum SPL: >158dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ load)
- Signal/Noise: >82dB SPL (A – weighted per IEC651)
- Power Req.: Dedicated Power Supply (100 ~ 120V/200 ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz)
- Shipping Weight: 7.08 kg
- Net Weight: 760 g
- Dimensions: 208 x 55mm
- Output Connection: 3 pin XLR, balanced output between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-) and Pin 1 (ground)