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K2 Variable Pattern Tube Mic

SKU: # 189624   |   Model: # K-2   |    Product Reviews2 Reviews  Write a Review

K2 Variable Pattern Tube Mic
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The RDE K2 is a premium valve condenser microphone featuring dual 1" gold sputtered diaphragms. Infinitely variable control of the polar pattern from omnidirectional through cardioid and bidirectional/figure-8 provides the freedom and flexibility to excel in any recording situation.
High-performance specifications (including a maximum SPL of 162dB) are combined with the character and subtleties of the legendary mics of the 1950s to provide a microphone that not only provides world-class vocals but is perfectly at home recording a wide range of instruments both up-close or in a wider "room" capacity.

Features
• Large 1 inch capsule with gold sputtered diaphragm and internal shock mounting
• Ultra low noise
• Wide dynamic range
• Class A valve circuitry
• Hand-selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve
• Dedicated Power Supply
• High strength welded and heat-treated steel mesh head
• Continuously variable polar patterns. From omni, through cardioid to figure 8, controlled at the power supply.

Specifications
• Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Active Electronics: Valve/tube impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Capsule: 1.00"
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure 8, Omnidirectional
• Address Type: Side
• Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Output Impedance: 200 ohms
• Maximum SPL: 162dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1 kiloohm load)
• Maximum Output Level: 30.0mV
• Sensitivity: -36.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 10dB-A
• Power Options: Power supply incl.
• Output: XLR

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Sold it - bought it again 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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After some years of use a state of mental gas caused me to part with the K2 mic. OK, now what. Tried a variety of mics from inexpensive to more expensive, and finally realized what I had lost. Found a mint used K2 at a good price and jumped on it. Checked to see if it was my old one - nope. As I said in the previous review - there is literally nothing that this mic will not do, and give you the absolute best quality recording, or stage performance depending upon the situation like a classical guitar, etc. Like the song goes, you never know what you've got till it's gone. Thank you Mike from the South Store for all your efforts over the years.
Posted by IVM on Oct 13, 2022
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Another Rode to Travel 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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I'm a big fan of the NTK mic for most any recording situation. A bit more sensitive than the K2, and a bit warmer. So what about the K2? Build quality of all the components is first rate, from shock mount to supplied cables, and case. Typical Rode - solid. A bit cleaner, and less "colour" in voicing than the NTK - so it's different in a good way. Extremely quiet even with gain turned up. Flexibility in recording with the variable patterns and the figure 8 works well for my voice in the acoustic box I've made. A natural reverb without clouding up the sound. Omni pattern just picks up a solid signal from everywhere in the room giving that airy sound but in a controlled way. Great mic for most any recording situation where the patterns can be used to effect. Tube warmth, infinitely variable polar patterns from the separate power supply and a solid value for the money compared to other similar mics out there. My second Rode mic - no regrets.
Posted by IVM on May 19, 2018
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