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RODE Microphones K2 Instruction Manual

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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 2

WARRANTY SERVICE

All RODE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase and the
warranty card or website registration facility should be used to register your
purchase.
The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the
microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by
normal wear and tear, modification, shipping damage, or failure to use the
microphone as per the instruction guide.
If you experience any problems or have any questions reqarding your RODE
microphone, first, contact the dealer who sold it to you. If the microphone requires
factory-authorised service, that dealer will organise return. We have an extensive
distributor/dealer network but if you have difficulty getting the advice or assistance
you require, do not hesitate to contact us directly or contact your local distributor.
International
RODE Microphones, ABN: 91 000 576 483
Unit 2, 107 Carnarvon Street, Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia
Ph: 61 2 9648 5855, Fax: 61 2 9648 2455
USA
P.O. Box 3279
Torrance, CA 90510-3278
Ph: 877 328 7456 (Toll Free Within the U.S.) Ph: 310 328 7456, Fax: 310 328 7180
Technical Support
For information and technical support questions contact: support@rodemic.com
In the United States and Puerto Rico, contact:
support@rodemic.com
Ph: 877 328 7456 toll free or Ph: 310 328 7456
In Australia, contact:
support@rodemic.com
Ph: 02 9648 5855
Anywhere except Australia, the United States and Puerto Rico, contact:
support@rodemic.com
Australia: Ph: 61 2 9648 5855
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  • Page 1: Warranty Service

    37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 2 WARRANTY SERVICE All RODE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase and the warranty card or website registration facility should be used to register your purchase. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period.
  • Page 2 37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 3 The K2 Instruction Guide The K2 Instruction Guide RØDE STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES...
  • Page 3 Date: …………………………………………… We at Rode would like to thank you and congratulate you on purchasing the Rode K2. This valve microphone represents the finest studio microphone technology currently available. The K2 is a valve condenser design in the tradition of the classic studio microphones.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS Acoustic Principle: Externally polarized 25 mm (1") condenser Active Electronics: Valve impedance converter with bipolar output buffer. Pickup Pattern: Multi pattern (see graph) Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (see graph)
  • Page 5 37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 6 FEATURES • New large capsule with gold-sputtered diaphragm. • Ultra low noise. • Wide dynamic range. • Class ‘A’ valve circuitry. • Hand-selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve. • Dedicated Power Supply.
  • Page 6 37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 7 ACCESSORIES K2 Power Supply K2 Cable RC2 Custom Carry Case SM2 Shock Mount...
  • Page 7 37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 8 BEFORE USING THE K2 • Ensure that your K2 has been set to the correct voltage as used in your country. • The back panel of the K2 power supply has a mains input socket, a signal ground (earth) lift, a mic input socket, a voltage selector, and a mains power socket which also incorporates a fuse.
  • Page 8 • When you switch on the unit, the blue LED on the power supply will glow. It is wise to allow a minute or two to ensure that the K2 is stabilised and ready for use. • For vocal use, we recommend the use of a ‘Pop-Stopper’ wind screen, which will help to reduce high-level plosives which are evident when ‘B’...
  • Page 9 37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 10 NOTE: Continuously Variable Polar Pattern Your K2 can be adjusted to any Polar Pattern from omni, through cardioid to figure of eight. This flexibility allows recording of most instruments and/or voices with absolute control.
  • Page 10 37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 11 Vocals We strongly suggest the use of a ‘pop- filter’ for ALL vocal recording. Plosives (‘P’s, ‘B’s and ‘C’s) can produce a sudden jet of air which can cause the capsule to ‘bottom out’...
  • Page 11 37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 12 To record the piano using X/Y Stereo technique, two K2’s should be angled at 90- 110 degrees to each other, over the hammers with one mic aimed towards the lower strings and the other towards the high strings.
  • Page 12 WARNING: NEVER REMOVE THE MAINS EARTH. DOING SO CAN HAVE LETHAL CONSEQUENCES. NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the K2 power supply, but there ARE potentially lethal voltages. If the supply does not work correctly, you should consult either the dealer you purchased the...