Rode Mics

[cpl_crud]

G'day all.
I'm in the process of buying up a new set of mics for my project studio, and I'm looking at the Rode series.
I've liked the sound of their condensers, and they're pretty well priced.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any opinion on these mics for vocal and amp-micing duties.
I was thinking of an NT-2000 for the vocals, but I don't konw what to use to mic the amps. Is there much of a difference between the NT1-A and the NT1000? Or should I look towards a valve-driven mic?
And should I be even looking at the Rodes? I've only really seen good reviews, however i'm always skeptical unless I hear at least a couple of downfalls for a product.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Cam "Cpl Crud" O'neill

[chessrock]

Rode makes some pretty good mics. I'd think any one of the ones you mention should do just fine.

Plus, you being from Australia . . . it's a good idea to support your local economy and to show your patriotism and all. That's part of the reason why I tend to be a poster boy for Shure mics (they're located just about 40 miles or so North of me).

I like the sound of most Large-diaphragm vocal condensers on guitar amp -- particularly on the cleaner tones. Sometimes if you try to mic a raging, distorting amp with a condenser it kinda' turns in to doggy-doo so be careful there.

[StevenLindsey]

"I've only really seen good reviews, however i'm always skeptical unless I hear at least a couple of downfalls for a product."

Ok. The NTK stinks. Sorriest mic around. And no stinking low cut switch or pad. There are a couple of downfalls for you. Now go get one...no worries. Ought to be dropping a bit in price too now that the new models are hitting the stores.

Don't know about micing a cab for guitar with one though. Haven't done it. Works well for bass through a cab. Picks up some good bottom. Nice and quiet. Razor sharp. Maybe too sharp for some vocals. Good on acoustic guitar if you want it to stick out in a mix (rock). Kicks butt micing an acoustic in stereo with a Sennheiser MD441 or even with a Marshall MXL603. I've stacked 8-10 vocals with it with no mud. Good imaging with an RNP or a Sytek.

I'm betting some of the other Rode models are quality also. Haven't heard much good about the NT1 or NT1-A though. I want one of the new NT2000s. Variable pattern...goofy looking thing. I think that's the one I'm thinking about. I wouldn't want an NTK for a main mic if'n I couldn't have any others. It needs a compliment. But I'd want another one if mine died.

two cents worth. g'day cpl crud.

[lumbago]

I regard the NTK as pretty good value. Used with a Focusrite preamp in my case. It will pick up all noise for 20+ feet around, so you need a quiet studio setting.

No hiss from this mic whatsoever.

[cominginsecond]

I like my NTK a lot, especially on female vocals and acoustic guitar. It can get a little ess-y if you heavily compress the vocal, though, so be mindful of that.

As far as your question about the difference between NT1000 and NT1-A, from what I understand, they're completely different. The Nt1000 is the solid-state version of the NTK, and the NT1 is its own animal altogether.

[Big Kenny]

I'd like to see you get that variable (L2?) tube that just came out. I use an NTK a lot of the time for vox and acoustics but I would like to hear about the new one.
In His Name
Big Kenny

[cpl_crud]

Okay- thanks for all that...
once I actaully get the mics (i gotta save up my worthless Australian Dollars first...) I'll gladly post up a couple of pros/cons for them.
I think there's a special on NTKs at the moment, so I might start off by getting one of those for acoustic/bass applications first up.
Thanks for your help guys

[bgavin]

My daughter put a lot of hours in front of an NT2 over 5 days in a Los Angeles studio session. She has a powerful voice, lower range. Excellent sound.

[Richard Monroe]

I got a lot of mileage out of NTK on my first album. Good for main vox on 5 of 13 cuts.-Richie

[Robert D]

Originally posted by StevenLindsey
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The NTK stinks.

Stop farting into it. Mine is sweet.

RD

[jerberson12]

go for Rode. any rode mics. They are all good. Ive got NT1-A and NT3. So smooth, warm and quiet. You dont need a vocal booth. All you need is a quiet normal room and close micing to your vocal/acoustic/amp.