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From its custom designed Jensen transformer to the dual pressure gradient transducer this valve microphone is a Classic.
Machined from solid brass, hand polished,glass bead blasted and coated in satin nickel,this is a microphone with Class A valve circuitry that gives unmatchable warmth,clarity and sensitivity when critical vocal and instrument recording is required.
The Classic II when a Classic performance is needed.

RODE CLASSIC II features
▪ Class A valve circuitry
▪ Dedicated Power Supply
▪ 6072 Twin Triode
▪ New "edge-terminated " 1"Gold sputtered Diaphragm
▪ Custom designed JENSEN Transformer
▪ -10dB and -20dB Pads (Switched from power supply)
▪ 2 position High Pass Filter (switched from power supply)
▪ 9 polar patterns (switched from power supply)
▪ Double Shielded Oxygen Free Copper Multicore Cable with custom designed heavy duty plugs and sockets

RODE CLASSIC II specifications
▪ Capsule: Externally polarised dual diaphragm 25mm (1") condenser
▪ Active Electronics: Thermionic impedance converter
▪ Pickup Pattern: Switchable Omnidirectional / Cardioid / Figure-8 in nine steps
▪ Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz
▪ High Pass Filter: Switchable: flat, -15dB @ 20Hz, -21dB @ 20Hz. Cascaded first-order filters
▪ Output Impedance: 200
▪ Sensitivity: -37dB re 1volt/pascal (14mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-2dB
▪ Equivalent Noise: <18 dBA ("A"-weighted per `IEC268-15)
▪ Maximum Output: +2dBu (@ 1% THD into 1K)
▪ Dynamic Range: > 113dB (per IEC268-15)
▪ Maximum SPL: 131dB SPL (@ 1% THD into 1K)
▪ Signal/Noise Ratio: > 76dB (per IEC268-15)
▪ Power Requirements: Dedicated Power Supply (110 ~ 120V/220 ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz) Packed Weight 8.7kg (Mic only 1.044kg)

Accessories included
▪ The Classic II is supplied complete with Power Supply, 10m (30ft) Cable, SM2
▪ Shock Mount Suspension, M2 Stand Mount 3/8"-5/8" Thread Adaptor
▪ Custom Aluminium Flight Case

Freedman Electronics and the birth of RØDE
RØDE Microphones evolved from the Freedman Group of Companies, established in 1967 by Henry and Astrid Freedman, after immigrating to Australia from Sweden. Freedman Electronics was a pioneer in the Australian audio industry for the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of a diverse range of audio products. Loudspeakers, amplifiers, custom electronics and microphones were all a part of the company's expertise; all of which took place within the confines of the small but unique Australian market.
Ongoing microphone research and development within Freedman Electronics, both in the laboratory and in the field, would later drive the ambition to design and produce superior microphone products.
In 1990, the decision was made to produce and market the first RØDE microphone.

The early days of RØDE
Before the explosion of the home recording market, there were very few established and respected manufacturers of professional recording quality (condenser) microphones. Those previous 'market-leaders' produced premium product that also carried a premium price.
Why were they so expensive? Well, the market at that time was small and considerable investment had to be recouped from a limited customer base.
RØDE's early manufacturing coincided with the emergence of the much larger home recording and project studio markets. The company was aware that by using the latest technologies, and the best design and engineering staff, production quantities could be produced which would achieve previously unheard of economies of scale resulting in better microphones for your dollar.

One of the world's leading microphone manufacturers
In 1998, having established itself as a leading force in this emerging market, RØDE Microphones moved into a new purpose-built 20,000 sq ft factory and offices near the home of Sydney 2000 Olympics.
The premises allowed for the necessary increases in electronic production, assembly, warehousing, dispatch and administration, to supply the growing worldwide demand.
A separate dedicated metalwork facility located 250 km north west of Sydney, is equipped with the latest computer controlled machinery, producing microphone bodies and associated fittings and componentry to the highest international standards.
RØDE Microphones is committed to providing our customers with products that represent the ultimate in value, performance and user satisfaction.
We achieve this through our ongoing investment in research and development, the use of the latest manufacturing technologies to improving the quality, performance and production efficiencies. But most importantly we listen to people who use microphones.
Furthermore we will continue to provide the best after-sales service, as we realise that when a person invests in our microphones it is the beginning of a relationship which we hope will last a lifetime.