Rode K2 Tube Microphone

Rich tube sound and performance, super low self noise, high max. SPL, and mega wide dynamic range.

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Rode K2 Tube Microphone reviews

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"Buy the mike ,just put a seimans tube in it ,you will not be dissapointed!"

Feature:
The mike has everything you need execpt a roll off filter, the mike should be run through a good tube pre amp anyway just as any good mike should.

Quality:
The mike is made very well! factory support is amoung the best. I know , because I had a very small problem and they took care of it right away.the finish and fit is as good as a 5,ooo dollar mike.I would not use the mike on the road ,as you would not use any good mike out.this is a studio mike! and a very good one at that!

Value:
the product is worth 5 times the selling price,I know because I own a pro anolog studer 24 track machine and many other very exepensive mikes,along with about 150,000 dollars invested in my studio ,doing this now for about 35 years.

Desirability:
Well sex appeal really does not mean anything ,just the sound ,but If you need to know ,very sexy.The color is just beautiful,you can tell the mike is made very well.lets talk real turkey here, yhe mike for what it is ,well it is just a great mike!

Sound:
The sound of the mike for the money is fantastic! I have compared this mike with mikes costing three times the amount; sounds very close or as good as a u67AI ,and just blows away a 103,even better than a 414 tl2,I have all of these mikes. The mike works well with allmost any situation,the trick is to change the tube to a seimans.can"t get any better unless you spend 5,000 dollars!

Ease of Use:
The mike is very easy to get a good sound fast,don"t need much eq, that"s also the sign of a good mike.again just change the tube and this mike can stay right with the big boys!

Support:
Yes I have dealt with the company, easy to reach and very friendly. they solved the problem 1 2 3 . no warranty prolems at all.The company does not play games ,I had a very small prolem with the sound ,and the company sent me another new mike .no prolem at all!

Overall:
This mike I would not sell ,because it works so well with many different applications. bottom line is a am going to buy another one. You must understand that there is no perfect mike, you need many different mikes for many different applications,but again this mike fits into many of these .This is a proffestional mike!

Submitted: 7/5/2008

Style of Music: my personal style is brithish rock ,beatles etc.

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"The BEST mic for the price!"

Feature:
The multi-pattern works great. Put it in figure-8 at 90 degrees with it's cousin the NTK, and you've got a great MS Stereo setup. The figure-8 also sounds KILLER on upright acoustic bass! The proximity effect fattens it up like crazy, and rejects muddy reflections from the floor!

Quality:
Very high quality for the price. I don't believe that it's transformer and caps are on par with microphones that cost up in the thousands, but it's TOTALLY great for the price (ESPECIALLY if you change the tube! Siemens is the best for this mic. Mullards are too deep, Amperex are fine)

Value:
AWESOME value. CANNOT beat the value of this mic for the price.

Desirability:
It looks great. Everyone turns their heads to get a glance of it!

Sound:
CHANGE THE TUBE FIRST!!! Get a hold of a vintage 1960's Siemens Tube (with grey plates) and it'll turn into a totally different microphone. It has a nice deep, warm sound without the sibalence you usually get with other mics in this price range. It is perfect for vocals. It's not a U47, but it is similar (for the price).

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use. Just don't unplug it before it is turned off...then wait a few seconds for it to power down.

Support:
Called once, and got some great help.

Overall:
It is such a great mic. Change the tube, run it through a high quality preamp, and it'll find a place in your mic closet. Regardless of how expensive (or budgeted) your studio is, you WILL find a place for this mic! Obviously, no mic is perfect for everything. Great for vocals. And it's great for instruments that might sound harsh on other microphones. It's perfect on banjos!

Submitted: 3/31/2007

Style of Music: Bluegrass, Country

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The RODE K2 delivers the ultimate in pure rich tube sound and performance, super low self noise (10dBA), high max. SPL (162dBA), and mega wide dynamic range (150dB). Featuring totally variable polar pattern control for an unbeatable combination of flexibility and power, the K2's legendary sound quality literally inspires those magic takes.

The new 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.

Features

Continuously variable polar pattern

Class A valve circuitry

Dedicated power supply

Superlative class condenser microphone

Technical Info

Specifications

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)

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Not only is this a great-sounding dual-diaphragm tube mic, it swaps the usual stepped pattern switch for a continuously-variable knob that lets you dial in any polar pattern! Includes shockmount, power supply, and case.
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