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The RØDE K2 is a premium valve condenser microphone featuring dual 1” gold sputtered diaphragms. Infinitely variable control of the polar pattern from omnidirectional through cardioid and bidirectional/figure-8 provides the freedom and flexibility to excel in any recording situation.
High-performance specifications (including a maximum SPL of 162dB) are combined with the character and subtleties of the legendary mics of the 1950s to provide a microphone that not only provides world-class vocals but is perfectly at home recording a wide range of instruments both up-close or in a wider ‘room’ capacity.
Large, gold-sputtered diaphragm
Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8, and all intermediate polar patterns
Continuously variable polar pattern control on dedicated power supply
Internal shock mounting for low ambient noise and vibration resistance
Wide dynamic range
Class A valve circuitry
Hand-selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve
User-serviceable with field-replaceable tubes
High strength welded and heat-treated steel mesh head
Durable satin nickel finish
162 dBA Max SPL
10 dBA Self Noise
150dB Dynamic Range
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