RODE K2 - Tube microphone
The RODE K2 is a precision tube condenser microphone with a 1-inch dual diaphragm. It offers continuously variable polar patterns, low noise, and a wide dynamic range. Perfect for professional recording studios, it delivers unmatched sound quality and versatility.
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RODE K2 - Precision Tube Condenser Microphone
Unmatched Versatility
Innovative HF-1 Capsule
Directional Pattern Control
Awards and Distinctions
Key Features
- New capsule with gold-plated diaphragm
- Very low noise level
- Wide dynamic range
- Tube circuit operating in Class A
- Hand-selected 6922 dual-triode
- Dedicated power supply included
- Solid housing and nickel finish
- Internal shock mounting of the capsule
- High level of RF interference suppression
- SM2 elastic shock mount included
Technical Specifications
- Power Supply: Dedicated power supply 110 – 120 V / 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Capsule Type: 1-inch externally polarized condenser
- Directional Patterns: Smoothly variable, from omnidirectional through cardioid to figure-eight
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Maximum Output Voltage: +30 dBu [for 1% THD at 1 kOhm load]
- Output Impedance: Tube impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio [DIN IEC651]: 81 dB [1 kHz relative to 1 Pa, IEC651, IEC268-15]
- Equivalent Noise Level: 10 dBA SPL [IEC651, IEC268-15]
- Maximum SPL: 162 dB [at 1% THD, 1 kOhm load]
- Sensitivity: -36 dB, 1 V/Pa [16 mV at 94 dB SPL] +/- 2 dB
- Weight: 815 g
- Dimensions: 208.5 x 55 x 55 mm
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RODE K2 - Tube microphone - Frequently asked questions.
What are the main features of the RODE K2 microphone?
The RODE K2 is a tube condenser microphone with a dual 1-inch diaphragm. It offers continuously variable polar patterns, from omnidirectional to cardioid to figure-eight, controlled via a dedicated power supply. It features a new gold-plated diaphragm capsule, a Class A tube circuit, and a hand-selected 6922 dual-triode.
What technologies are used in the capsule of the RODE K2 microphone?
The HF-1 capsule in the RODE K2 microphone is a technologically advanced design that combines high-end parameters with the warmth of classic microphones from the 1950s.
What are the advantages of the tube circuit in the RODE K2 microphone?
The tube circuit in the RODE K2 microphone, operating in Class A with a hand-selected 6922 dual-triode, provides very low noise, a wide dynamic range, and a warm, natural sound.
What polar patterns are available on the RODE K2 microphone?
The RODE K2 offers continuously variable polar patterns, including omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-eight. The polar pattern is adjusted via a dedicated power supply.
What awards has the RODE K2 microphone received?
At the Musikmesse 2004 in Frankfurt, the RODE K2 was recognized as the Best Studio Microphone of 2004 by 56 prestigious music magazines.
What accessories are included with the RODE K2 microphone?
The RODE K2 microphone comes with a dedicated power supply, an SM2 elastic mount, and a solid housing with a nickel finish.
What are the main technical specifications of the RODE K2 microphone?
The RODE K2 has a frequency response of 20 Hz – 20 kHz, a maximum SPL of 162 dB, a sensitivity of -36 dB, a signal-to-noise ratio of 81 dB, and an equivalent noise level of 10 dBA SPL. The microphone's dimensions are 208.5 x 55 x 55 mm, and it weighs 815 g.
What power supply is required for the RODE K2 microphone?
The RODE K2 microphone requires a dedicated power supply with a voltage of 110 – 120 V / 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz.