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All RODE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase and the

warranty card or website registration facility should be used to register your

purchase.

The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the

microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by

normal wear and tear, modification, shipping damage, or failure to use the

microphone as per the instruction guide.

If you experience any problems or have any questions reqarding your RODE

microphone, first, contact the dealer who sold it to you. If the microphone requires

factory-authorised service, that dealer will organise return. We have an extensive

distributor/dealer network but if you have difficulty getting the advice or assistance

you require, do not hesitate to contact us directly or contact your local distributor.

International

RODE Microphones, ABN: 91 000 576 483

Unit 2, 107 Carnarvon Street, Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia

Ph: 61 2 9648 5855, Fax: 61 2 9648 2455

USA

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Torrance, CA 90510-3278

Ph: 877 328 7456 (Toll Free Within the U.S.) Ph: 310 328 7456, Fax: 310 328 7180

Technical Support

For information and technical support questions contact: support@rodemic.com

In the United States and Puerto Rico, contact:

support@rodemic.com

Ph: 877 328 7456 toll free or Ph: 310 328 7456

In Australia, contact:

support@rodemic.com

Ph: 02 9648 5855

Anywhere except Australia, the United States and Puerto Rico, contact:

support@rodemic.com

Australia: Ph: 61 2 9648 5855

WARRANTY SERVICE

37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 2

Summary of content (12 pages)

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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 2 WARRANTY SERVICE All RODE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase and the warranty card or website registration facility should be used to register your purchase. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear and tear, modification, shipping damage, or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide.
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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 3 The K2 Instruction Guide RØDE STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES
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7043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 4 THE K2 VALVE CONDENSER MICROPHONE Serial Number: …………………………………………… Checked by: …………………………………………… Date: …………………………………………… We at Rode would like to thank you and congratulate you on purchasing the Rode K2. This valve microphone represents the finest studio microphone technology currently available. The K2 is a valve condenser design in the tradition of the classic studio microphones.
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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS Acoustic Principle: Externally polarized 25 mm (1") condenser Active Electronics: Valve impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.
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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 6 FEATURES • New large capsule with gold-sputtered diaphragm. • 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. • Durable satin nickel finish. • Internal capsule shock mounting. • High level of RF rejection. • Supplied complete with SM2 Shock Mount and RC2 Custom Carry Case.
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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 7 ACCESSORIES K2 Power Supply RC2 Custom Carry Case K2 Cable SM2 Shock Mount 4
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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 8 BEFORE USING THE K2 • • • • • • • Ensure that your K2 has been set to the correct voltage as used in your country. The back panel of the K2 power supply has a mains input socket, a signal ground (earth) lift, a mic input socket, a voltage selector, and a mains power socket which also incorporates a fuse. The front panel of the power supply has the mains power on/off switch, and a blue LED (light-emitting diode) to indicate power status.
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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 9 • • • • • • • • Take the K2 Cable (supplied) and connect the male 7pin plug to the 7pin input socket on the back panel of the power supply. Connect the other end of the cable (female 7pin plug) to the microphone. (See Picture). Ensure that both these plugs are correctly aligned and pushed firmly into their respective sockets. Now connect a microphone cable to the output socket of the power supply taking that output into your mixer/pre-amplifier.
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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 10 NOTE: Continuously Variable Polar Pattern Your K2 can be adjusted to any Polar Pattern from omni, through cardioid to figure of eight. This flexibility allows recording of most instruments and/or voices with absolute control. Select the preferred Polar Pattern. This is done with the circular dial (knob) on the front of the K2’s Power Supply. (The most commonly used pattern for vocal recording is Cardioid – dial in the 12o’clock position).
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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 11 Vocals We strongly suggest the use of a ‘popfilter’ for ALL vocal recording. Plosives (‘P’s, ‘B’s and ‘C’s) can produce a sudden jet of air which can cause the capsule to ‘bottom out’ (overload) and produce a ‘popping’ sound. Pop filters help to prevent the effects of plosives. Moisture on the capsule can cause problems for condenser microphones but the use of a pop filter reduces that risk.
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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 12 To record the piano using X/Y Stereo technique, two K2’s should be angled at 90110 degrees to each other, over the hammers with one mic aimed towards the lower strings and the other towards the high strings. The gold dots should be directed down, towards the piano. An effective stereo ambience can be achieved by recording the lower keys on the left and the high keys on the right, placing the middle keys around the centre of the sound spectrum.
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37043 RODE K2 Instruction Man 12/12/03 5:14 PM Page 13 Acoustic Guitar A common (single) microphone position when recording acoustic guitar, is between 20 and 30cm away from the front of the instrument where the neck and body meet. Adjust the distance and position to ‘finely’ tune the desired response. This desired response will depend on the instrument, the style of playing, and the sound aspired to.