Rode NTK Tube Condenser Microphone
The RODE NTK sets the standard for value in professional microphones.This is a tube mic designed exclusively for recording professionals who want what only the best can offer. The heart of the NTK is the Australian designed and manufactured HF-2 capsule. The electronic circuitry complementing this very sensitive transducer includes a hand-selected twin-triode 6922 valve and audiophile grade components and lay-out. The result is an ultra-wide dynamic range, very low noise, and stunning tube warmth. The NTK’s rich valve sound is ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, guitar amps and pianos. It includes a power supply, 30 foot cable, stand adapter and case.RODE NTK FeaturesLarge 1 inch capsule with gold plated

diaphragmClassAvalve circuitryUltra low noiseWide dynamic rangeHand-selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve Dedicated Power Supply High strength heat-treated steel mesh head Durable satin nickel finish Internal capsule shock mounting High level of RF rejection When professional performance counts use only a Rode NTK tube microphone.
Features

• External power supply: 100-120V / 200-240V AC
• Signal/Noise Ratio: > 82dB
• Maximum SPL: > 158dB SPL
• Unity-gain closed-loop impedance converte
• Dynamic Range: > 147dB (A-weighted, per IEC268-15)

What others are saying about the Rode NTK Tube Condenser Microphone

Absolutely love it!
I’ve had this mic for a few years now and I have to say that this has made a huge difference in the quality of my vocals in recording (and now that I’m using it with a Line 6 Toneport audio interface, I’m in heaven). I don’t have extensive experience with a bunch of high-end mics, but as someone who records in a project studio at home and focuses on vocals as the most important part of the recording, I am very, very pleased. Search around online for reviews of this mic- there are loads of them, nearly all raving about the sound and value of the NTK. Each voice is different, and some mics and voices match better than others- but I certainly recommend this one.

This Mike SIZZLES !!!!
By career, I have received attention in the media
and referred to by my peers as one of the most
highly reknown hypnotists,hypnotherapists in the
field, but I have also been successful
in other endeavors, especially in the recorded
medium of spoken word, voice overs (cassettes,
cds, etc).

Over 25 years I’ve had the opportunity to work
with every kind of microphone imaginable .. from
the garden variety Radio Shack $25 dollar model
…. to the $5,000 dollar, industry
standard Neumans. If you are a vocalist, a professional
speaker or a voice over specialist, you are easily aware
of how a microphone can pick
up every undulating tone you can utter.
A microphone can
make you sound tinny and sterile or boxy.
It can bring out the richness or squash that vocal quality.

Now to me, a microphone is as important an instrument to
a vocalist as is a Stradivarious to a violin player ….
and if you think I’m about to rave over the RODE NTK
tube condenser, you’re right.
This mike sizzles. It brings out nuances and richness
in a voice that has to be heard to be experienced.
There is a warmth that just reaches out and grabs
you, envelops you in the sound … well … don’t take
my word for it. Head over to your local audio dealer
with a cassette player in hand and make a few test
recordings using a Rode NTK as well as other name
brands microphones and I’ll bet you’ll agree and easily
convince yourself those Australians downunder
were on to something when they made this product.
And try not to thank me too repeatedly. Just knowing
that others are taking advantage of a wonderful piece
of equipment that is priced extremely fairly is thanks
enough.

Smooth Sound
Great mic – excellent sound. I have been a pro voice over artist for over 30 years and have dealt with a variety of studio mics. In building my own studio I really wanted a front end that had a clear and smooth full-range sound. The R0de NTK was recommended to me by another “big voice” artist, and completely lives up to the recommendation. Everyone I have talked to says it’s about the best value out there. If you have cash to blow, you can get a “noyyyyyymannnnn” (raise eyebrows here), or you can enjoy the sound of this mic and take the extra $3200 and spend it on more gear. The hard plastic padded case for the mic and power supply are a nice touch. Don’t forget to buy a shock mount for it!
Enjoy -

The RODE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on

the latest Film industry technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality digital video cameras. The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged, due to it’s ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9 V battery and offers a low battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble. The VideoMic attaches to any camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilizes a stereo mini jack for audio output.

VideoMic Specs

• Power: 9V battery powered
• Acoustic Principle: Line gradient
• Directional Pattern: Super Cardioid
• Frequency range: 40Hz-20kHz, selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave
• Output impedance: 200 Ohms
• Signal noise ratio: 74 dB SPL (A – weighted per IEC651)
• Equivalent noise: 20 dB SPL (A – weighted per IEC651)
• Maximum SPL: 134dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KOhm load)
• Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Weight: 176gm
• Dimensions: 65mmH x 250mmW x 102mmD

One Year Warranty
All RØDE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase (extendable through online registration).

Here is a review of the Rode VideoMic

After spending many days combing the internet and reading review after review I decided to give the RODE VideoMic Directional Camcorder Microphone a try. I wanted something that was good, light, somewhat short and inexpensive. I have a small mini dv camcorder that is only about 5 inches long and didn’t want a mic that would get in my viewfinder’s shots. The mic sticks out about 5 inches in front of my lens, but manages to stay out of my shots.

First let me comment on the sound. This little bugger picks up sounds very well. In a quiet room I can be 40 yards away and still pick up the conversation. The quality is outstanding. The audio compared to the built-in mic in my camcorder is night and day. The Rode is so clear. The price is great. I’m guessing the quality would compare to other mics in the $300 range.

My Rode came with a Dead Cat wind screen which resembles a cat’s tail. It really saved me some money! At first I didn’t use the Dead Cat, but then I ran into a little wind which interfered with gathering good audio. After using the Dead Cat, I always keep the wind screen on the mic. It does not interfere with the clarity of the audio and works incredibly well in breezy conditions. I will mention that I had to trim the hair on my wind screen because I could see the hair in my videos. After trimming the hair a bit, the wind screen is still effective and no more hair dangling in the top of my video screen.

The shock vibration design is cool and they even gave me extra rubber band thingies. This mic sits high off the camera and stays out of my shots. Since the mic is somewhat far away from the camcorder, I don’t pick up any camera humming noise that can happen with other mics that are too close to the camera. Even on my hot shoe, I don’t get any humming.

I wish I could say that I have used $300 mics and above, but I haven’t. I will say that you won’t be disappointed with this microphone. I’m a photojournalist by trade and I have begun to shoot video for our newspaper’s web publication. This mic is perfect for my needs.

If you buy it, don’t forget to turn off the mic. I accidentally left mine on. There is no auto shutoff.