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Warranty 120 months
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Variable Pattern Tube Microphone.

RODE K2 features
▪ Continuously variable polar pattern
▪ Class A valve circuitry
▪ Dedicated power supply
▪ Superlative class condenser microphone

RODE K2 specifications
▪ Acoustic principle: Externally polarised 25 mm (1") condenser
▪ Active electronics: Thermionic impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
▪ Pickup pattern: Multi-pattern
▪ Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
▪ Output impedance: 200 ohms
▪ Sensitivity: -36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 2 dB
▪ Equivalent noise: 10 dBA SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
▪ Maximum output: > + 30 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1kΩ)
▪ Dynamic range: 150dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
▪ Maximum SPL: 162 dB (@ 1% THD into 1kΩ)
▪ Signal/Noise: > 81 dB (1kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
▪ Power requirements: Dedicated Power Supply (110 ~ 120V/220 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz)

Accessories included
▪ SM2 Shock Mount
▪ Protection 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.