Rode K2 Valve Condenser Microphone

Variable Pattern Dual 1" Condenser Valve Microphone

The RODE 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.

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The RODE 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.

The RODE K2 microphone is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RODE Microphones' industry leading 10 year warranty.

  • Large 1" capsule with gold sputtered diaphragm and internal shock mounting
  • Ultra low noise
  • Wide dynamic range
  • Class ‘A’ valve circuitry
  • Hand-selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve
  • Dedicated Power Supply
  • High strength welded and heat-treated steel mesh head
  • Continuously variable polar patterns. From omni, through cardioid to figure 8, controlled at the power supply.
  • 10 year extended warranty with online registration
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Specification

Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient

Active Electronics: Valve/tube impedance converter with bipolar output buffer

Capsule: 1.00"

Polar Pattern: Cardioid Figure 8 - picks up from the front and rear and rejects sides Omnidirectional - picks up all sides equally

Address Type: Side

Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz

Output Impedance: 200Ω

Maximum SP: 162dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)

Maximum Output Level: 30.0dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load

Sensitivity: -36.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 10dB-A

Power Options: +Power supply included

Weight: 815.00gm

Dimensions: 208.00mmH x 55.00mmW x 55.00mmD

Output: XLR Output

Warranty: 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration