Details

The RODE K2 is the result of designing and building 1000's of valve microphones. The K2's HF-1 capsule is the pinnacle of transducer technology. The sound quality combines modern high-end specifications with the character and subtleties of the legendary 50's mics.

Infinitely variable control of the K2's polar patterns provides the freedom and flexibility to excel in any recording situation. The K2 is another example of RODE's commitment to building quality studio microphones to meet the exacting standards demanded by today's professionals.

At the 2004 Frankfurt Music Messa, 56 of the most prestgious music industry magazines voted the K2 the "Best Studio Microphone of 2004".

Features

• Acoustic principle: Externally polarized 25 mm (1") condenser.
• Active Electronics:
• Multi-pattern with bipolar output buffer.
• Pickup Pattern:
  Continuously variable multi pattern -Omni, through Cardioid to figure 8.
• Frequency Response:
  20 Hz - 20 kHz.
• Output impedance:
  200 „Ų
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 k„Ų:
  -36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB.
• Equivalent noise:
  10 dBA SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15).
• Maximum Output:
  +30 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1 k).
• Dynamic range of mic. amplifier DIN/IEE 651:
  150 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15).
• Maximum SPL:
  162 dB (@ 1% THD into 1k).
• Signal/Noise ratio DIN/IEE 651:
  81 dB (1kHz relative to 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15).
• Power Requirements: Dedicated Power Supply (110 - 120 V/220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz).
• Weight Approx.:
  815 gms (28.75 oz.)