Rode Microphones NT2-A Instruction Manual

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( EMC, LVD ) NT2-A Instruction Manual ...

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NT2-A I want to thank you for choosing the NT2-A professional large capsule studio microphone. Please take a few moments to read this instruction manual before using your NT2-A, as it will help you gain the best long-term performance. The new NT2-...

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NT2-A Specifications Acoustic Principle: Externally polarized 25 mm (1”) dual diaphragm. Active Electronics: J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer. Pickup Pattern: Multi-pattern (see graphs below) Frequency Res...

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NT2-A NT2-A - Frequency Response - Cardioid dB rel 1V/Pa 10 0 dB -10 -20 -30 -40 20 Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000 NT2-A Frequency Response - Omni dB rel 1V/Pa 10 0 dB -10 -20 -30 -40 20 Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000 NT2-A Frequency Response - Figure 8 dB ...

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Accessories Applications - Vocals We strongly recommend the use of a ‘pop- lter’ for ALL vocal recording. Plosives (“P’s”, “B’s” and “C’s”) can produce a sudden burst of air, which can cause the capsule to ‘bottom-out’...

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Applications - Piano To record a piano using a single NT2-A microphone ( g. 2), it should be placed approximately 200 mm (8”) above the centre of the sound-board, aimed slightly towards the front of the piano. To record a piano using an X/Y St...

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Applications - Acoustic Guitar A common (single) microphone position when recording acoustic guitar, is between 20 and 30 cm away from the front of the instrument where the neck and body meet. Adjust the distance and position to ‘finely’ tune t...

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Settings - Polar Pickup Patterns 1. There are three polar pickup patterns, hi-pass lters and pad settings available on the NT2-A (g. 7). 2. The top 3-position switch located on the front of the microphone controls the selection of the polar...

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Settings - High Pass Filter The middle 3-position switch, referred to as the high-pass  lter ( g. 11), controls bass frequencies. This control is sometimes referred to as a “bass-cut” because it reduces the selected bass frequency and al...

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Settings - The Pad The bottom 3-position switch called the Pad ( g. 15), reduces the input level to the microphones in-built electronics. When the switch is in the centre position ( g. 16), there is no reduction in level of the recorded sour...

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Warranty Service All products are warranted for one year from the date of purchase and the warranty card should be used to record and register that purchase. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone duri...

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Contact Details International: Microphones ABN 91 000 576 483 107 Carnarvon Street Silverwater N.S.W 2128 Australia. P.O. Box 6685 Silverwater N.S.W 2128 Australia. Ph: 61 2 9648-5855 Fax: 61 2 9648-2455 USA: Microphones P.O...