Rode Mics

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