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RODE Microphones NT4 Instruction Manual

RODE Microphones NT4 Instruction Manual

Stereo condenser microphone
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Summary of Contents for RODE Microphones NT4

  • Page 1 Instruction Manual www.rodemic.com ( EMC, LVD )
  • Page 2 NT4 lets you record any source with immaculate stereo detail. The NT4 has a 128 dB dynamic range, 143 dBA SPL and low self-noise. Offering selectable battery or phantom power operation with power indicator light, the NT4 is ideally suited to both studio and location recording.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Specifi cations Acoustic Pressure gradient Principle: Directional Cardioid (per capsule) Pattern: (see graph) Frequency 20 Hz - 20 kHz Range: (see graph) Output 200 per side Impedence: Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz Equivalent Noise: <16 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651) Maximum...
  • Page 4 Specifi cations Frequency Response Polar Response -2.0 -10.0 -20.0 Features • Stereo XY condenser microphone • Dual externally biased 1/2” capsules with gold sputtered diaphragm • Capsules closely matched with full frequency response • Dual power operation • Custom stereo cables included - dual XLR and mini stereo jack •...
  • Page 5 NT4-DXLR stereo XLR lead NT4-MJ XLR to 3.5mm stereo cable Powering the NT4 • The NT4 can be powered by either phantom power (see specifi cations) or a 9V battery. • If phantom power is not available on your equipment, you will need to use battery power. To use battery power, a 9 Volt (PP3) battery should be fi...
  • Page 6 • If a battery is installed but phantom power is available, current will not be drawn from the battery. • When the NT4 is switched ON, the red battery status LED gives an indication of battery power and should always be carefully observed. When the LED fl...
  • Page 7 Connecting the NT4 • The NT4 is supplied with both a dual XLR cable (NT4-DXLR), and a stereo mini-jack cable (NT4-MJ). • The NT4 may be connected directly to two channels of a mixer using the twin XLR cable (marked L and R) supplied, with each channel panned left and right as required.
  • Page 8 ‘space’ that only a true stereo microphone like the NT4 can capture. • The two capsules used in the NT4 measure 1/2” in diameter and have a cardioid polar pattern. The cardioid patterns pick-up sound from in front of the microphone and reject sound from the rear.
  • Page 9 NT4 produces a ‘real’ sounding kit. This method is very quick and easy. There is no need to worry - 9 -...
  • Page 10 • Piano: Placed strategically above a grand piano, the NT4 easily and clearly produces the true, stereo image of that instrument. • Guitar: Acoustic guitar performances (duo or...
  • Page 11 • Like all condenser microphones, the NT4 should be kept dry and clean at all times. • The NT4 is a precision transducer and you should be careful not to drop or knock it as this could cause serious damage.
  • Page 12: Warranty

    Warranty microphones are warranted for one year from date of purchase. You can extend that to a full ten years if you register online at www.rodemic.com. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period.