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  • Page 1 NT2-A Instruction Manual ( EMC, LVD )
  • Page 3 I want to thank you for choosing the NT2-A professional large capsule studio microphone. Please take a few moments to read this instruction manual before using your NT2-A, as it will help you gain the best long-term performance. The new NT2-A carries on the tradition forged by the now legendary RØDE NT2.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    NT2-A Specifications Acoustic Principle: Externally polarized 25 mm (1”) dual diaphragm. Active Electronics: J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer. Pickup Pattern: Multi-pattern (see graphs below) Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz (see graphs) Output Impedance: 200 Ω Sensitivity:...
  • Page 5 -24.0 -24.0 -24.0 -25.0 -25.0 -25.0 dB rel. 1V/Pa dB rel. 1V/Pa dB rel. 1V/Pa NT2-A Polar Pattern - Figure 8 - 250 Hz, 1000 Hz & 4000 Hz 250 Hz 4000 Hz 1000 Hz +5.0 +5.0 +5.0 -2.0 -2.0 -2.0...
  • Page 6 NT2-A Accessories ZP1 - Zip Pouch NT2-A M2 - Stand Mount Applications - Vocals We strongly recommend the use of a ‘pop-fi lter’ for ALL vocal recording. Plosives (“P’s”, “B’s” and “C’s”) can produce a sudden burst of air, which can cause the capsule to ‘bottom-out’...
  • Page 7 To record a piano using an X/Y Stereo technique, two NT2-A’s angled at 90-110 degrees to each other (fi g. 3), are positioned over the hammers; one mic aimed towards the lower strings and the other towards the high strings.
  • Page 8 This desired response will depend on the instrument, the style of playing and the sound aspired to. 1. Mount the NT2-A on the supplied M2 shock mount (fig. 5) then firmly secure the mic & mount assembly to a stable mic stand.
  • Page 9 Settings - Polar Pickup Patterns 1. There are three polar pickup patterns, hi-pass filters and pad settings available on the NT2-A (fig. 7). 2. The top 3-position switch located on the front of the microphone controls the selection of the polar pickup patterns.
  • Page 10 Why is that important? fig. 12 The NT2-A has a very wide response. It will pick up sounds below 20 Hz. That’s a good thing if you want to record a church organ or other instruments that reproduce very low bass frequencies.
  • Page 11 NT2-A Settings - The Pad The bottom 3-position switch called the Pad (fi g. 15), reduces the input level to the microphones in-built electronics. When the switch is in the centre position (fi g. 16), there is no reduction in level of the recorded source.
  • Page 12 NT2-A Settings Reminder Date: Date: Date: Description: Description: Description: Date: Date: Date: Description: Description: Description: Date: Date: Date: Description: Description: Description:...
  • Page 13 NT2-A Settings Reminder - Template Date: Date: Date: Description: Description: Description: Date: Date: Date: Description: Description: Description: Date: Date: Date: Description: Description: Description:...

  • Page 14: Warranty Service

    NT2-A Warranty Service products are warranted for one year from the date of purchase and the warranty card should be used to record and register that purchase. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period.
  • Page 15 NT2-A Notes...

  • Page 16: Contact Details

    NT2-A Contact Details International: Microphones ABN 91 000 576 483 107 Carnarvon Street Silverwater N.S.W 2128 Australia. P.O. Box 6685 Silverwater N.S.W 2128 Australia. Ph: 61 2 9648-5855 Fax: 61 2 9648-2455 USA: Microphones P.O. Box 3279 Torrance, CA 90510-3279 Ph: 877 328 7456 (Toll free within the U.S.)