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Award-Winning Tube Microphone Performance!

Are you ready to add some serious warmth to your digital recordings? Then look no further than the RODE NTK, an award-winning Class-A tube microphone designed exclusively for recording professionals.
The NTK employs a large 1? capsule gold-plated membrane, with hand-selected twin triode valves. The result is an ultra-wide dynamic range, very low noise, and a stunning tube warmth which prompted the editors of Electronic Musician magazine to proclaim this the best tube microphone in its class.

RODE NTK features
▪ Award-winning large-capsule Class-A tube microphone with gold-plated membrane
▪ One of the quietest tube mics in the world (< 12dBA self noise)
▪ Amazingly warm, rich sound for use on vocals, acoustic instruments, drum overheads, guitar amps, piano, and more
▪ 158 dB SPL handles loud sound sources with ease
▪ Wide 20Hz ? 20kHz dynamic range
▪ Class A valve circuitry
▪ Hand-selected and graded twin-triode valve
▪ Dedicated power supply for optimum studio performance
▪ Durable satin nickel finish for years of durability and great looks
▪ Internal capsule shock mounting for rumble-free operation
▪ High level of RF rejection

RODE NTK specifications
▪ Capsule: Externally polarised 1? pressure-gradient condenser
▪ Active Electronics: Unity-gain closed-loop impedance converter; vacuum-tube input with bipolar buffering
▪ Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
▪ Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-6dB)
▪ Output Impedance: 200 ohms (100 ohms per leg)
▪ Sensitivity: -38dB re 1V/Pa (12mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-1dB
▪ Equivalent Noise:12dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC268-15) +/-2dB
▪ Maximum Output: > +29dBu (@ 1kHz, 5% THD into 1k( load)
▪ Dynamic Range: > 147dB (A-weighted, per IEC268-15)
▪ Maximum SPL: > 158dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 5% THD into 1k( load)
▪ Signal/Noise Ratio: > 82dB (A-weighted, per IEC268-15)
▪ External power supply: 100-120V / 200-240V AC (user selectable) 50Hz / 60Hz, 25VA maximum Packed Weight: 4.53 kg (Mic only 760 gm)

Accessories included
▪ Power Supply
▪ 30'(10m) Multicore Cable
▪ M2 Standmount plus 3/8?-5/8? Thread Adaptor

Optional Extras
▪ SM2 Shockmount

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.