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Introduction Thank you for investing in the Reporter. The RØDE Reporter is the result of over 30 years of dedicated research and experience in microphone design and manufacture across many fi elds, from music, to broadcast and location sound. The RØDE Reporter has been specifi cally designed to deliver a full and rich sound quality when used in the reporting and news gathering fi...
Specifi cations Acoustic Principle: Dynamic Polar Pattern Omni-directional Frequency Range: 70Hz ~ 15 000Hz Output Impedance: 150 ± 30% at 1kHz Sensitivity: -56 dB re 1V/Pa (1.0mV @ 94 dB SPL) ± 3 dB @ 1 kHz Output Connection: Weight: 256g (without mic fl...
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Specifi cations FREQ UENC Y R E SPO NS E POLAR RE SP ONS E - 4 -...
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Features LOW H ANDL ING N O I SE • Internal shock mounted capsule reduces unwanted handling noise • High wind noise rejection • Custom internal plosives screen to reject vocal plosives and unwanted wind noise OM NID IRE C TION A L DY N AM I C MI CR OP HON E CA PS UL E •...
What’s in the Box • RØDE Reporter microphone • ZP2 zip pouch (located underneath cardboard insert) • Microphone fl ag Reporter Structure 1. Mesh head with internal plosive screen 2. Extra long handle 3. XLR connector 4. Microphone fl ag...
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fi eld of news gathering and reporting. • The Reporter features an omnidirectional capsule. For this reason it is not always necessary to move the microphone back and forth between the interviewer and the person being interviewed.
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Microphone Flag • A custom microphone fl ag is supplied with the Reporter. The microphone fl ag has been designed so that it can be easily screen printed with your organisation’s logo, or a weatherproof adhesive label can be applied using the specifi...
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Using the Microphone Flag • To install your microphone fl ag, place the mesh head of the Reporter through the ring on the fl ag, with the RØDE logo centred. Push the fl ag down until it ‘clicks’ in place into the groove on the microphone head.
RM 5 MIC RO PHON E CL IP • The RM5 stand mount is available to securely mount the Reporter on a microphone stand or boompole, allowing you to place the microphone in the optimal position for hands free recording, or giving the user the additional reach required to get closer to the sound source.
Take care in this operation so as not to damage the microphone during removal. • Inside the Reporter box, you will fi nd a sachet of moisture absorbent crystals. Please retain these crystals and store with the microphone to keep the microphone in ideal condition.
All RØDE microphones are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase. The Reporter warranty may be extended to a full ten year period. Extending your warranty is completely free of charge – simply register your purchase details on the RØDE website at www.rodemic.com/warranty*...
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How long will a session record? I’m wanting to record a real real tape. It’s 60 to 90 minutes