Rode NTK TUBE

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Features

• Award-winning large-capsule Class-A tube microphone with gold-plated membrane

• One of the quietest tube mics in the world (< 12dBA self noise)

• Amazingly warm, rich sound for use on vocals, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, guitar amps, piano, and more

• 158 dB SPL handles loud sound sources with ease

•Wide 20Hz – 20kHz dynamic range

• Class A valve circuitry

•Hand-selected and graded twin-triode valve

• Dedicated power supply for optimum studio performance

• Durable satin nickel finish for years of durability and great looks

• Internal capsule shock mounting for rumble-free operation

• High level of RF rejection

Award-Winning Tube Microphone Performance!
Are you ready to add some serious warmth to your digital recordings? Then look no further than the RODE NTK, an award-winning Class-A tube microphone designed exclusively for recording professionals.

The NTK employs a large 1” capsule gold-plated membrane, with hand-selected twin triode valves. The result is an ultra-wide dynamic range, very low noise, and a stunning tube warmth which prompted the editors of Electronic Musician magazine to proclaim this the best tube microphone in its class.

Accessories included:
• Power Supply
• 30’(10m) Multicore Cable
• M2 Standmount plus
3/8”-5/8” Thread Adaptor.

Optional Extras:
• SM2 Shockmount

Specifications

Capsule: Externally polarised 1” pressure-gradient condenser
Active Electronics: Unity-gain closed-loop impedance converter;
vacuum-tube input with bipolar buffering
Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-6dB)
Output Impedance: 200 ohms (100 ohms per leg)
Sensitivity: -38dB re 1V/Pa (12mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-1dB
Equivalent Noise:12dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC268-15) +/-2dB
Maximum Output: > +29dBu (@ 1kHz, 5% THD into 1k( load)
Dynamic Range: > 147dB (A-weighted, per IEC268-15)
Maximum SPL: > 158dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 5% THD into 1k( load)
Signal/Noise Ratio: > 82dB (A-weighted, per IEC268-15)
External power supply: 100-120V / 200-240V AC (user selectable) 50Hz / 60Hz, 25VA maximum Packed Weight: 4.53 kg (Mic only 760 gm)

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Rode University

RODE University is a virtual campus where students gets to party hard and learn a bunch of cool stuff about sound theory, microphone tips and techniques and good old fashioned Rock'n'Roll know-how.

Featuring high resolution streaming video, RODE University puts you in the front seat of a world class studio, learning practical studio recording methods for home, live, location and broadcast — even the professionals will learn something!

It is a great way for recording musicians, professional audio salespeople, producers, broadcast professionals, students and the home enthusiast to learn all there is to know about RODE microphones. Upon completion of the course students will receive a personalized graduation certificate to add to their rock resume.