Its a doublelayered metal filter, meaning that plosives have two layers of. Watch the video to see how we recorded the tracks with band achoo. It has three knobs on it that each control a different aspect of the mic. Rode nt1 vs rode nt1a comparison versus series youtube. In this guide, we have tracked down the most popular condenser microphones for you. The rode nt1a is a large diaphragm condenser microphone which was designed and made in australia. The rode nt1 was a largediaphragm fet condenser microphone designed by jim williams of audio upgrades. The nt1a anniversary model is a complete redesign of the now legendary nt1 classic studio microphone. Compare rode nt1a vs audiotechnica at2035 vs audio.
Jul 26, 2017 therefore, choosing the right mic and with a sufficient budget. Are you convinced that the nt1 is the better investment i would love to hear from you. Since it is a condeser mic you should haveve a acoustically treated room, otherwise it will pick up all reflections and will not provide the best recordings. As an allround instrument mic, the nt1a has a brighter, more articulate high end than. Sub pulse and extended pulse technology for unsurpassed stimulation comfort. Manufacturer rebates, terms, conditions, and expiration dates are subject to manufacturers printed forms nyc dca lic. Compare rode nt1a vs marantz professional mpm2000 vs mxl.
Nt1a instruction guide studio condenser microphones. Now the company has gone back to the old name with a justreleased new nt1 model that looks very similar to the nt1a but has actually been completely redesigned from the ground up, the only component in common with the nt1a being the mesh grille. Okay, a u87 it aint, but this is a very versatile and decent sounding chinese built condenser that represents terrific value for money. This meticulous manufacturing process has resulted in our quietest microphone ever with only 4. I just recently bought a rode nt1a condenser microphone for home recording, went out and bought a mixer making sure it had phantom power. Audiophile quality surfacemount electronics combined. Today i will outline the nt1 and comparecontrast it with the nt1a towards the end. Theres also a lot of practical advice in the manual about using the mic. Prices, specifications, and images are subject to change without notice. As the effect, though, rode nt2a is also considerably heavier than rode nt1a.
They almost always need a tonne of deessing though. Compare rode nt1a vs audiotechnica at2035 vs audiotechnica at2020 vs marantz professional mpm 2000 press. The original rode nt1 uses a circuit based on the schoeps transformerless design. From the new nickel plated body to the state of the art surface mount electronic circuitry, the nt1a will leave you asking how can rode offer. Rode nt1a anniversary vocal condenser microphone package. I had the original rode nt1 twenty years ago and loved it. Dbx 286s mic preamp and processor walkthrough duration. Constant voltage technology modifies output based on impedance changes.
Its polar patterns selection, filter, and pad are conveniently located on the front of the microphone body for ease of use. For other fes applications, please see biostim nms 2 and ewave. Mar 27, 2005 without it, nt1a does nt have one using a dynamic mic would be more prudent. Ive just done a test for a german recording mag where it sounded very similar to the gefell m990 tube mic that was the reference. Even on my crappy lap top speakers it was clearly evident in the raw examples the only ones that are actually valid that b was better balanced cleaner even with the rise in the upper mids of the u 87 the nt1 was unnaturally hyped in the upper mids and highs which at first sounds like presence but unfortunately in a mix adds presence robbing distortion. The company released the nt1a model in 2003, and have continued to manufacture it since. Whether youve purchased this mic on its own, or as a part of a matched pair set, im con. Rode university recording vocals with the rode nt2000. Rode nt1a rode nt1a vs blue bluebird is recommended by us to be read before you are following up this one. If you have any other questions, leave them below or contact me.
Were proud to say that the nt1 a has become an industry standard providing the warmth, extended. After working with it, i found it to be very smooth and clean. Rodes original nt1 was released around 16 years ago, followed by the nt1a a few years later. Please let me know down below or contact me which of these tickles your pickle. Please take a few moments to read this information booklet before using the nt2000, as it will help you gain the best longterm performance from this microphone.
Find rode nt1 in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Its polar patterns selection, filter and pad are conveniently located on the front of the microphone body for ease of use. We had a rode nt1a before and the nt2000 was definitely a step up. Whether youve purchased this mic on its own, or as a part of a matched pair set, im confident that you will find it an. Rode nt2a weighs 860 grams, whereas rode nt1a only weighs 326 grams. Mar 26, 2010 youtube subscribers receive a 10% discount at just enter the coupon code youtube when checking out to qualify. We mainly use this microphone for vocals and the sound is pretty transparent and silky. Its the same technology as its older brother the nt2000 with the transformerless jfet electronics. I hope you came away with some great information, and have a better idea about the rode nt1a vs. Ai1 audio interface, nt1 condenser mic, smr and cables ntsf1. We use cookies to improve your experience on this site and show you personalized advertising. Its not a multipattern mic unfortunately, though that may be unnecessary for you if youre doing home recording.
Buy rode nt1a anniversary vocal cardioid condenser microphone package. Simply use the playstoprewind controls to get started, and the mutessolo buttons on each track to control what you hear. I own a rode nt1 and am quite pleased with its performance and wondered how the nt1a compares. All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. The rode nt1a 1 cardioid condenser microphone has become an industry standard.
The modular design enables the tester to be used for local loopback test of a patch cable or remote testing of preinstalled premise wiring. It was implemented by jim williams of audio upgrades, and as such is a very sound design and excellent components. Page 1 nt2000 instruction guide studio condenser microphones emc, lvd untitled1 7305, 11. I am planning get the nt at this point but im wondering if the nt1a sound almost exactly the same or as good as the nt. View and download rode microphones nt2000 instruction manual online. Planning to hook these babys up with tascam us122 as. Feb 05, 2018 shure sm7b vs rode nt1 comparison versus series. Our home is in beautiful sydney, just 20km west of sydneys downtown area and right near the home of the sydney 2000 olympics. I posted a message on the george massenburgs forum today signal path. The nt2000 variable pattern studio condenser microphone from rode is a studioquality, large diaphragm condenser microphone with continuously variable polar patterns. Jan 16, 2014 rodes original nt1 was released around 16 years ago, followed by the nt1a a few years later. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. Listen to the nt1 on vocals and across a range of instruments using the rode soundbooth below.
It wasnt until i tried one out in the studio that i realized how practical they really are. Compared to the nt1a, both the nt2000 and the k2 sounded like they would later need a slight boost at 5 khz and a slight dip in the 600 to 700. Oct 18, 2009 the rode nt2000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. Your comment about the ntk compared to the tlm 103 is interesting. Like the original nt1, the nt1a is a cardioidpattern, largediaphragm capacitor mic with a goldsputtered oneinch diaphragm. Were proud to say that the nt1a has become an industry standard providing the warmth, extended. The rode nt2000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. The best condenser microphones for home studio recording.
Could it be among the rode nt1a vs shure sm7b exists between list you guys. Theres no mistaking the nt2000 its distinctive threedial control panel is quite unlike. Best large diaphragm condenser microphones rode nt2000. Forget the extras, get a top quality mic first, and this is it. We see no value in attempting to upgrade this circuit. I havent tested the nt 1a in this particular role, but the original could actually pick up the ticking off my wristwatch, which amazed me. No sounds from my new rode nt1a mic going into a mixer with.
Nt1a have been long term favourite for home studios. By contrast, the nt1 started to roll off above 16khz. Nt1 and nt1a are completely different microphones from a sonic viewpoint. I believe that the nt1a is the best buy i ever have made, so thank you for bringing it to the market and especially for that unbelievable price. I hope youve enjoyed this article on the rode nt1 vs. The nt1a is far better than any parabolic mic ive ever used, so i just threw away my parabolic dishes. Microphone two new largediaphragm mics from rode improve on their previous. Thats strange what you say about the 4040, ive read that it is really quite a full sounding mic. Theres no mistaking the nt2000 its distinctive threedial control panel is quite.
Once they hear the sound i do use a tube preamp they are blown away. Without it, nt1a does nt have one using a dynamic mic would be more prudent. We had a rode nt 1a before and the nt2000 was definitely a step up. The sounds recorded by each microphone can then be mixed as preferred. Rode ntk vs nt1a comparison needless to say, the similarities end there. Rode nt1a test, the rode nt1a is the microphone i been. I wouldnt use this mic outside the studio at all and i imagine that most would be smart enough not to do so anyway.
Excel 2000 series powder coating system customer product manual part 106641. The rode nt2000 microphone is a studioquality large diaphragm condenser with seamlessly variable polar patterns. Download or purchase owners manuals for honda generators. Nt1 nt1a shootout by rodemics free listening on soundcloud. Not responsible for typographical or illustrative errors. Mark ewing despite the similarities with its precursor, the nt1a is no minor update the circuitry is completely new, and the capsule has a muchextended frequency response compared with the original, giving it full 20hz20khz coverage. Therefore, choosing the right mic and with a sufficient budget. Page 1 tcnt2 tcnt2 professional network tester instruction manual page 2 the network cable tester comes in two modular units, a master unit and a remote terminator. The rode nt1a introduced significant changes to the original nt1s architecture. Today we compare two popular microphones for home studios and voice over. We achieve this through our ongoing investment in resear. Moreover, there is a distant possibility of some damage to the gold sputtered membrane if a condensor is used on loud kicks from close quarters. I very much look forward to speaking with you all the best and god bless.
Page 3 i want to thank you for choosing the nt2a professional large capsule studio microphone. Rode nt1 vs rode nt1a comparison versus series duration. Originally posted by thesweetener the nt1a is a great mic not only regarding its price. The nt2000 is like the swiss army knife of microphones with their top overall performance and the nt2a is like one of those knifes but lacking the scissors, file and toothpick.
However, the nt1a is more suitable as you mentioned for the tabla. I gave the nt1 a try on a few vocal takes and found it very true to life. In all seriousness though the sound is very close, but the 2000 simply allows so many more variables to be addressed. As expected, the frequency response curve on the frequency chart is near flat, with virtually no colouring of the sound. Purchased many years ago, it is still earning its keep in my daughters home studio, but in the rode catalogue it was long ago superseded by the popular nt1a, which was both much quieter and somewhat brighter sounding. The nt1a looks fairly similar to the original nt1, although the microphones are quite different. The nt1 as far as i remember was a rather honky sounding mic. The nt1a is great for airy sounding female vocals its got a very sparkly sound for the price, very laidback sounding midrange and a rolled off lowend.
Foreword machine photo a message to our customers additional information required section 05 safety safety features recognize safety. Please take a few moments to read this instruction manual before using your nt2a, as it will help you gain the best longterm performance. Rode nt1a vs nt vs nt2a vs nt2000 vs ntk vs k2 vs nt1 duration. Rode nt2000 variable pattern studio condenser microphone. Nov 06, 2017 well thats about it for today my friend.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. The nt1a is a great mic not only regarding its price. My first rode microphone was the original, creamygrey rode nt1. In particular, the ability to tailor your own polar pattern is very useful when trying to balance the amount of direct vs. Mic shootout neumann u87ai vs rode nt 2a vs rode nt 1a jcs. Rode microphones is committed to providing our customers with products that represent the ultimate in value, performance and user satisfaction. Were proud to say that the nt1a has become an industry standard providing the warmth, extended dynamic range, clarity and.
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