Rode NTK TUBE

RODE NTK Details

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 NTK TUBE MIC