RØDE K2 - Variable Pattern Studio Tube Condenser Microphone
RØDE SKU: K2 | Helix SKU: RMK2
Overview
Seamlessly variable dual 1" condenser valve microphone featuring continually variable polar pattern (omni through cardioid to figure 8).
- 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 when you register your microphone
The RØDE 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 RØDE K2 microphone is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RØDE Microphones' industry leading 10 year warranty.
Specifications
| Acoustic Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Active Electronics | Valve/tube impedance converter with bipolar output buffer |
| Capsule | 1.00" |
| Polar Pattern |
  
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| Address Type | Side |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Output Impedance | 200Ω |
| Maximum SPL | 162dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) |
| Maximum Output Level | 30.0mV |
| Sensitivity | -36.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz |
| Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted) | 10dB-A |
| Power Options |  |
| Weight | 815.00gm |
| Dimensions | 208.00mmH x 55.00mmW x 55.00mmD |
| Output |  |
| Warranty | 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration |
