Another, do ya have it thread?

[Jblount]

Does anyone have one of the new Rode NTK? I found one today for $250.00. Of course the knowledgable salesman knew that it was a studio mic...... and thats all he knew about it. I was just wondering what the consensus was. The kit came with a power supply, a shockmount, and a carring case with foam.

 

[chessparov]

What a ripoff, that's way too much money.
BTW, which store is it and what's their phone number?

Chris

 

[chessrock]

Yea, you can get a lot better deal than that.

Give me that number, and I'll talk him down for ya. I'm good at that sort of thing.

 

[Bob Keelan]

I think the nub of their gist is that you should run(not walk) and get that mic for that money.

 

[Jblount]

So what is the list for that mic? I thought that was a good deal, but, I have not researched the mic. So I was just wondering if anyone had it or had used it.

 

[darnold]

Hahaha. Sorry to break your guys's fun.

Make sure you find out if he has more for that price and start stocking up on them if its true.

But becareful about a scam here.

Danny

btw - i think they normally go for like 600-800.

 

[Gidge]

BPM Music usually qiotes $389 on the NTK......

damn fine mic.......$250 is a steal...........

 

[darnold]

Really $389?? Wow i didnt expect it to be that low. I for some reason remember it being around $600. Maybe things have changed a bit? But either way 250 is an awesome deal.

danny

 

[Richard Monroe]

They've been hanging out at about $500 for a while. GC was doing $400 for Labor Day. I think they are involved in a price war right now, so it's a good time to move. I can't tell you what I really paid for it, because I traded a used AKG Solidtube with a broken shock mount for mine. It is a very versatile colored mic with mild proximity that sounds surprisingly good on acoustic guitar as well. At $389, it's a no-brainer for a cheap main vocal mic. Just remember to let it warm up. When you touch it, and it feels like a warm body, it's ready. It's become one of my go-to vocal mics.-Richie

 

[Jblount]

There was only one, but I am going back to grab it before its gone. How good are they? I have never used a rode mic before.

 

[Richard Monroe]

jblount- see above. Also do a search on NTK and I think you'll find that I am by no means alone in believing that this is a very useful mic. At $389, it's a no-brainer.-Richie

 

[Rocket Boy]

again, name of store and #

 

[darnold]

Im thinking about getting a used one but im not really sure if i need it. I dunno how much it would complement the mics i already have, but they sound like they are definately worth their money. What kind of characteristics do they have?

Danny

 

[Richard Monroe]

OK Darnold, the Rode NTK is a cardioid only tube mic with no bass rolloff, no pad. It comes with nothing other than a soft case, it's power supply, and a cable. It has relatively mild proximity effect as cardioids go, and it has mild but perceptable pleasing color which suits it well for main vocals and acoustic guitar.
It is a flattering mic, but gives up a little detail to do that. In other words, it does exactly what a tube mic is for. I think of it as doing what airbrushing does to a nude photo. The better looking she is, the less you need it.-Richie

 

[StevenLindsey]

I got mine with a ( fairly sorry ) shockmount for 499. Mine also came with a very elaborate hard case.. big as a suitcase. It's a very nice mic. Takes a while to get used to it - it's pretty hot...it's great for getting a vocal up front and big. Plenty quiet. I've been pleased with it so far. I'd have to hop on it quick for $250 ( if it's not a scam. )

 

[Jblount]

OOOOOHHHH CRAP. Went back to the store. The guy working today said that it was $649. The dumbass last week looked at the wrong mic on his price list. I was pissed. I told him I should have it for the price that the other guy quoted, and he said that I didnt have it in writing so I couldnt. I am never going into that stupid store ever again. Well I might go back and kick that first guy in the nuts several times.