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Rode - K-2

Description

The RDE K2 is a premium valve condenser microphone featuring dual 1" gold sputtered diaphragms. Infinitely variable control of the polar pattern from omnidirectional through cardioid and bidirectional/figure-8 provides the freedom and flexibility to excel in any recording situation.
High-performance specifications (including a maximum SPL of 162dB) are combined with the character and subtleties of the legendary mics of the 1950s to provide a microphone that not only provides world-class vocals but is perfectly at home recording a wide range of instruments both up-close or in a wider "room" capacity.

Features
* Large 1 inch capsule with gold sputtered diaphragm and internal shock mounting
* Ultra low noise
* Wide dynamic range
* Class A valve circuitry
* Hand-selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve
* Dedicated Power Supply
* High strength welded and heat-treated steel mesh head
* Continuously variable polar patterns. From omni, through cardioid to figure 8, controlled at the power supply.

Specifications
* Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
* Active Electronics: Valve/tube impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
* Capsule: 1.00"
* Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure 8, Omnidirectional
* Address Type: Side
* Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
* Output Impedance: 200 ohms
* Maximum SPL: 162dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1 kiloohm load)
* Maximum Output Level: 30.0mV
* Sensitivity: -36.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
* Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 10dB-A
* Power Options: Power supply incl.
* Output: XLR