Is the Rode NTK worth it?
The NTK delivers the smooth sound of a tube microphone at an outstanding price. For anyone looking at condenser microphones in this price range, this is the perfect way to get into a warm sounding tube for vocals and many acoustic instruments as well.
What is the Rode NTK used for?
Rode NTK Overview Sporting a cardioid polar pattern, the NTK is designed for vocal and general instrument recording, while providing the sonic character found in higher-priced tube microphones.
What tube does Rode NTK use?
triode 6922 tube
The NTK uses an externally polarized capsule with a twin-triode 6922 tube.
Does Rode NTK need phantom power?
The Rode NTK is a tube condenser and has its own power supply, so 48v phantom power is not needed as with other regular condenser microphones. You will need some sort of preamp, and that preamp will need to also hook up to an audio interface or mixer.
What capsule does the Rode NTK use?
HF2
The NTK is a transformerless tube microphone, with Rode’s proprietary “HF2” edge-terminated capsule.
How do I use NTK?
Connect the male 7-pin plug of the NTK cable to the 7-pin input socket on the rear of the power supply. Connect the female 7-pin plug of the NTK cable to the microphone. Ensure that both plugs are correctly aligned and pushed firmly into their respective sockets.
Can rode PodMic use USB?
Rode PodMic Specs The Rode PodMic is similar in price to many USB microphones we test, but it doesn’t use a USB connection. Instead, like most pro studio mics, the dynamic cardioid microphone uses an XLR connection to capture an analog signal.
Which is better cardioid or condenser microphone?
Other polar patterns found in condenser microphones are: Hypercardioid. Hypercardioid microphones are considered more directional than cardioid microphones because they are less sensitive at the sides of the pick-up pattern, even though they do pick up a slight amount of audio from the rear.