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Rode Classic II Tube Microphone

This tube mic from Rose features 9 polar patterns, a shockmount, a 1-inch dual diaphragm capsule and vintage style. 21 People rated this product:

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Manufacturer's Description for Rode Classic II Tube Microphone

Classic ll -- 'The Flagship Top-of-the-line Dual 1' Condenser Studio Valve Microphone
The Classic II is Rode's top-of-the-line studio condenser microphone. Classic by name and nature. Featuring a custom spec 1 in. dual diaphragm capsule feeding a vintage twin triode (New old stock) GE JAN-6072 valve and custom Jensen output transformer. The result? Classic warmth and richness on both vocals and acoustic instruments.

Features:
9 polar patterns

Variable pad and filter

Shock mount

Machined from solid brass, the body is hand-polished, glass bead-blasted and coated in satin nickel

Also included -- double-shielded oxygen-free 30 ft. copper cable with heavy-duty plugs and sockets, power supply, a suspension shock mount, stand mount, thread adaptor and sturdy aluminium flight case zZounds is an authorized dealer of RODE products.

Capsule: Externally polarised dual diaphragm 25mm (1 in.) condenser

Active Electronics: Thermionic impedance converter with bipolar output buffer

Pickup Pattern: Switchable Omnidirectional / Cardioid / Figure-8 in 9 steps

Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz

High Pass Filter: Switchable: flat, -15dB @ 20Hz, -21dB @ 20Hz. Cascaded first-order filters

Output Impedance: 200 ohms

Sensitivity: -37dB re 1V/Pa (14mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-2dB

Equivalent Noise: <18 dBA('A'-weighted per `IEC268-15)

Maximum Output: +2dBu (@ 1% THD into 1K ohms)

Dynamic Range: > 113dB (per IEC268-15)

Maximum SPL: 131dB SPL(@ 1% THD into 1K ohms)

Signal/Noise Ratio: > 76dB (per IEC268-15)

Power Requirements: Dedicated Power Supply (110 ~ 120V/220 ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz)

Packed Weight: 8.7kg (Mic only 1.44kg)

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This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "The Rode Classic II is a fantastic buy and a great sounding microphone, well worth the money if you want something that sounds l"

Sound: This microphone is warm, clear, and handles igh spl as well. I have used several vintage tube microphones and this mcrophone holds it's own with them. i bought two of the sight unseen and they are being used every day next to Neumann Sm-69s, U-87 modified by Klaus Hein, AKG C-60 small diaphargm tube mic, and a Neumann CRV-251. When I first tried it on acoustic guitar I was really impressed in the respect that I usually have to EQ my Martin Herringbone after recording it, because it is so loud, but when I used this microphone on it, it recorded it as a very balanced, warm and slightly compressed tone. It sounded much like old analog vintage recordings of a great guitar. This was all recorded digitally with Pro Tools HD and a Manley microphone preamp. The different settings all work great and I use the figure eight a lot for MS stereo recordings. No problems and nothing but great recordings. Same with vocals. terriffic! ALl sounds are great, and it sounds great by itself. I've used it many times as the only microphone on a guitar because I just had not time to get fancy and it did a great job. Other equipment I use with it, the Manley dual mono mic preamp, Presonus M-80 eight channel mic pre, and Focusrite silver series mic pres on a Control 24. Also used it with Neve preamps, same results with all of these, nothing but good stuff. Plus, you can't beat the price for the quality and level of this microphone. Most poeple don't even know about it bcause it is not carried by many places. I found out about it because I taught guitar at a store that was a Rode dealer, se we got employee accomodations, and I bought two sight unseen because of the jensen transformer and the tube design, along with the muktiple pattern option, case, shockmount and cables. It would have been crazy for me not to get them at the price I was getting then for. I have NEVER regretted purchasing them and i would buy them againat retail or this price I see them at now (roughtly !500-1600 dollars) It's a no brainer! If someone wants a great sounding microphone that is consistant sounding, reliable, and mimics the sound of something that would otherwise cost you ten thousand dollars ( an AKG Vintage C-12 fir instance) this is the microphone. I also have two NTKs and they sound great too, just different tube and transformers, and one pattern. Great vocal or instrument mics when needed. they held their own against the big boys too! Tips to make it sound better? It may be a little more high end responsive than an older tube mic of it;s nature, so it might sound that way compard to a vintage high dollar version of that tube and transformer. Nothing a little EQ can;t take care of if you want to try and match the tone to an old vintage monster! Feature: Yes, a shock mount, a nice metal case, and power supplyhand cables. Ease of Use: Plug it in. Quality: Sturdy, robust and grea looking. Well put together and beefy. Value: can't beat it. Manufacturer Support: Yes, friendly, helpful and responsive. Warranty work is great. I had to send back two NTKs and they took care of them no problem and quick. The diaphragms were mounted finky at first and they changed the way they are mounted so the problem is now gone for good. It took about a week to send them and get them back and they paid for shipping I think. The Wow Factor: I guess so. I don't really go for that. I want functionalty. It is nice looking microphone and well built though so people whould like it when they see it and it feels and looks like a super expensive tube mic. Overall: I love microphones, so I am always looking at different ones as well as different preamps. they all have th eir own personalities and it's always nice to have those choices, especially in the digital worls of recording nowadays.

Style of Music: multiple styles

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Quality: Only i really don't like is shockmount. It's some kind of cheap and look like you will broke'em every time you want to change mic position. Mic is too heavy for this shockmount! That's only thing i don't like on this mic

Style of Music: From clasic to modern music. Almost everything...

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