RØDE NT2-A Versatile Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Switchable Polar Pattern, Pad and High-pass Filter for Vocal and Instrument Recording

I have quite a few dynamic and condenser microphones at various price points (some well above this price point), but I wanted the NT2A strictly for it's optional Figure8 pickup pattern as a side microphone in a mid-side stereo recording array. Absolute tonal quality was therefore not vital to me. Having previously owned Rode's slightly cheaper fixed cardioid NT1A microphone, I was expecting the NT2A to exhibit a similar sonic characteristic... i.e. sibilant, overly bright and difficult to use in an untreated room, but with the added convenience of 3 selectable pickup patterns. Well I can tell you the NT1A and NT2A are different animals, and irrespective of the added features the NT2A is a much better microphone. Used in cardioid mode as a vocal mike, it is much more natural sounding than the NT1A and does not exhibit any of the sane excess sibilance or 'hyped' top end. I put it up against my more expensive Shure KSM32 (a £500+ single pattern microphone) and it did not disgrace itself. In fact it sounded better in some circumstances. With it's selectable pickup patterns, great sound quality, and bundled cable and shock mount for £209 all in (at the time I purchased it), The Rode NT2A studio pack is really great value. If I'd discovered this model earlier, I probably would've saved a small fortune by not buying much more expensive models from other manufacturers. Any downsides? Not really. However a word of advice to novice recording artists... if you need to maximise subject isolation in an untreated room, you might be better off with a good dynamic model (e.g. Shure's excellent SM7B) as they tend to pick up less of the room.... just be aware that if you go that route you'll need a pre-amp with at least 60db of clean gain. The NT2A does well off more modest pre amps.

Mics are subjective, depends on your voice, some mics are more trebly some more bassy, you pick them to compensate and or enhance your voice... BUT... If you don’t have loads of money, in my opinion, this is a safe bet. You can tweak the range even before you record... the less post EQ you use the better in my opinion. It’s a good solid professional sounding mic... It sounds .... hmmm... yes professional is the word... For reference I also have the NT1a and that is more trebly and sounds ... yes cheaper, looser.... It’s a good mic, but personally I think the NT2a is MORE than worth the extra cash. Past this mic, you are talking a lot of money, and the difference between this and a well know brand I will not mention, does not equate to £3,700.... in my opinion. It’s more or less an industry standard, the popular choice for home studios. A Safe bet.

I'm not very experienced in audio recording at all and needed a microphone to record my acoustic guitar - among other things. Led by great reviews I bought this product, and once again being no expert, I am astonished at the clarity and fidelity. Sometimes the microphone can even make my guitar playing sound sweet - maybe that's a slight over-statement, but it was very evident that I was playing certain frets badly - the mic picked this up, of course - I am "in the moment" when I'm playing so tend not to listen too hard really - I should fix that. However, simply playing back a performance showed my short-comings which I'm doing my best to overcome. Great microphone that I hope will last me several (many) years with careful usage. It is a bit delicate in my butter-fingered hands but I'm certain it is constructed well. It certainly feels "quality" to my untrained eyes and ears.

So... I have started getting obssessed with voice recording. It started with wanting to do a good job for a little film I was making and has grown from there. I finally decided to get a good(ish) multi-pattern condensor microphone. The decision came down to the Rode NT2A bundle, the SE Electronics SE2200a II MP and the Audio Technica AT2050. All are around the same price point and all do the same thing (triple pattern, bundled with shock mount and pop filter, etc). Now nowhere does anyone review these mics head to head... and therefore I did rather get my knickers in a twist as to which was the right one. Sometimes I had to make do with reviews that compared different models (Rode NT1A with SE2200a, and so on) and some commentators would say Rode was harsher on deep voices (like my own) and the SE was warmer. In the end I went for the Rode... why? Well delivery times came into it, the AT and SE mics were not available next day... the accessories that they came with the Rode seemed better quality and safety in a proven product, the 10 year warranty. For every reviewer praising it with a "but..." there were others there that simply praised it. Also I realised that I had never seen or heard anyone on Youtube who sounded terrible with the Rode, even as they were declaring it was not as flattering or warm as the others. So it came. The box I received was a little beaten, the mic had marks on it (that rubbed off), the Mic bottom was not screwed on properly and I was concerned that I had received a reconditioned unit (I have not, at least it seems new and was sealed). But once I had unboxed the thing and cleaned it, it is impressive, heavy, well built. I have recorded a little on it and first impressions are good, easy to use, you get good results. Still 4*, so why? Well... someone said in the other reviews that they paid £209 2 years ago. Now a lot has happened economically in 2 years... prices have gone up. But if I had paid £209 it would be 5*.... but I paid £239 and although a lot is bundled with the Mic, you quickly realise that you will need more. Would if have killed Rode to include a ZP1 padded leather storage case (£12 from Amazon) instead of the fabric "dust" bag? Or a windshield (£15)? Both these items are provided on cheaper Rode products (the M3 Condensor Mic and NT3 and the NTG2. Still more the Mic is a beast, in terms of weight, so I have also gone for the Rode DP1 desk stand (£18)... furthermore the mic stand I have (Amazon Basics) topples with this rig on so add a sand bag, maybe some kind of padded storage/carry case. The last two I would not expect Rode to provide, but are added for a note to any potential buyer. Now my £240 starters kit is up to £285... with more to come. Looked at it that way the NT2, compared to competitors, looks expensive - although it would be worth noting that the competitors Mic might not have provided some of these items (windshield, sturdier case and desk stand) it is worth noting that they are cheaper and therefore when the extras are added on they do not approach the £300 mark. Still the decision has been made and in terms of build quality and performance so far (which is limited) I am impressed. Just wish Rode would consider bundling more for a modest price increase or simply dropping the price a little to make the other bits a pieces more affordable. TL:DR - Everything about the mic (build, performance) is cool, however you will need to buy extra bits and pieces, if you are starting out, which will add a significant amount to the RRP.

The Rode NT2-A is an amazing piece of kit which picks up sound in minute quality. The pick-up distance is incredible and the pick-up style can be altered onboard the microphone itself. This microphone kit is a necessity in a home recording environment, its build, its quality and features are all of professional quality and with a ten year guarantee it proves the realibility and the assuridness Rode has in its product. I would have no hesitation in recommending this microphone to any prospective purchaser. Again, well done to Amazon for a fantastic service.

First Impressions nice Big Heavy serious piece of kit. Fitted onto a standard Microphone with the cradle attachment. Second impressions for recording:- I have quite a soft voice so response at lower volumes was very important. Once i'd selected the appropriate settings I was very impressed for the price point. For reference i'd been using an SM57 & AKG C1000 S but I wanted that bit extra, having spent a lot of time reading reviews I selected the NT2A. TL;DR I have not been disappointed I use a Laptop to record with a Komplete Audio 6 interface. Levels were good clarity was high with very little noise. If I have a tiny bug bear it was the high end sibilance, but that is in part due to the texture of my siging voice. Thouroughly recommend this Microphone geat value for money.

This is a great Mic, I have used it on a few sessions now, on both Vocals and Acoustic Guitar. Both sounded great. The NT2a has a very low noise floor so coupled with a hi quality Pre-amp it should be almost silent. this is a good all rounder and at this price you could buy a few of them for the same price as 1 very expensive mic.

Quality and very versatile, have the sound you prefer. If everything else you have is capable of letting you hear what this is capable of producing you'll be amazed.

Très bon song . Très beau . Rien à dire il est parfait. 😍

Great quality. I recorded my audiobook with it, and it sounded amazing. Super sturdy you do need a strong microphone stand because it's heavy. I bought this because I wanted to make sure that my register was well represented in a microphone.

El pedido llegó rápido, en buenas condiciones y es lo que necesitas para aumentar la calidad de tu home studio

Comprato su warehouse alla metà del prezzo, si è rivelato un autentico affare essendo arrivato il prodotto nuovissimo, con solo gli estremi della confezione che lo conteneva un po' ammaccati. Il microfono è un classico contemporaneo, ha la caratteristica di essere caldo e abbastanza lineare. Può risultare necessario usare un deesser per ridurre le sibilanti che vengono fortemente accentuate, specie con voci femminili. E' possibile selezionare ben tre risposte polari: cardioide (quella che consiglio per iniziare, suono in faccia), omni (per registrare la stanza, aiuta per le sibilanti ma allontana la registrazione) e 8 (utile per dialoghi con due speaker di fronte al microfono). Un'altra caratteristica è la capacità di avere un ridotto il rumore di fondo, e questo risulta un grandissimo un vantaggio in fase di registrazione. E' un microfono di fascia media, si può considerare professionale, al prezzo di listino è già un affare, vi portate a casa un prodotto di qualità. Difetto? Se per le sibilanti, la facilità di equalizzazione permette di ridurlo o cancellarlo, il vero difetto è il peso. E' un macigno. Vi consiglio di acquistare un'asta microfonica di qualità, io ho preso una k&m. E' in ogni caso consigliato evitare di usarlo con aste a giraffa perché mancherebbe peso per bilanciare il rode nt2a. Lo consiglio? Eccome, specie se lo usate per voci ed il budget è ridotto. ps. esistono mod per renderlo meno sibilante e più vicino a un u87. Questa però è un'altra storia e vi consiglio, se siete interessati, di documentarvi in rete.

Muy versátil, gracias al multipatrón, puedes grabar todo tipo de instrumentos, drums y voces. Lo ideal es acondicionar un poco la sala dónde se vaya a usar. 10 años de garantía RØDE. Recuerda a los Neumann de los 60 con un calor especial en las medias frecuencias. Viene con su araña y su filtro antipop, ambos de buena calidad. Se siente robusto en su construcción. Un Entry Level que más de uno usa cómo primer micrófono en su estudio profesional. A mí me ha encantado.