Rode NT2A or K2?

[Izz]

I recently bought Rode NT1a and then exchanged it for NT2a thinking it would be a better mic. When I set it up at home I found that I actually prefer the sound of NT1a. Nt2a seems very flat and clean. In my opinion it lacks a bit of warmth.

I am thinking of maybe trying the tube K2. I am not sure if the difference is dramatic or significant so I would really appreciate any advice.

I am looking for a thick, warm sound. I really liked the sound of Neumann's TLM103 but that is out of my price range. I also quite liked AT4040.

I will use the mic to record vocals and mic guitar amp.

If you can give me some good advice, or even post samples, I would really appreciate it!

Cheers!

[ittam]

K2 has a different capsule for starters, i think it´s a good
one for the price, very versitale mic. -There are other approaches as always...
Matti

[cusebassman]

Tack anohther 40-50 bucks onto the price of the K2, as upgrading the tube makes a difference. The mic out-of-the-box can have a slithgl harsh end, but I ended up swapping out the tube in mine with a NOS Telefunken, and the thing is amazing. The high-end is smoothed out, and it has a nice, full boottom end.

I haven't used the cheaper Rode LDC's, so I can't give you a comparison, but give it a try - even with the stock tube, you will be able to get a rough idea of what it will sound like.

Just the ol 2 cents

[Ironklad Audio]

personally, i find my NT-2A to be quite "thick and warm", at least when compared to the other mics i use for vocals and guitars(AT 4033, sm-57, sm-81)

if you liked the 4040, maybe take a look at the 4050...it's around the same price range as the K2, and has multiple polar patterns, just like the NT-2A

[Seafroggys]

I have two NT2-As, and I love them. I can use them on anything.

[cusebassman]

The K2 also has multiple polar patterns (cardioid, figure 8, and condenser-simulated omni), and the switch between them is infinitely variable. I rarely choose a setting inbetween any two of the three on the dial, but it might be useful when you just can't seem to narrow in on a source quite right.

[Izz]

Thanks for your replys!

I think I'll stick with NT2a for now. I probably do not know how to get the most out of it...

[Seafroggys]

Originally Posted by cusebassman

The K2 also has multiple polar patterns (cardioid, figure 8, and condenser-simulated omni), and the switch between them is infinitely variable. I rarely choose a setting inbetween any two of the three on the dial, but it might be useful when you just can't seem to narrow in on a source quite right.

so does the NT2-A.