The NT2A replaces the original NT2, which was the very last mic Rode had built in China. Apparently this was a difficult decision, as the NT2 was still selling very well. It seems that Rode wanted to sever the last ties with Chinese manufacturing so that they could put Made In Australia on their mics and distance themselves from the other 'Made In China' brands. I bought Rode NT2-A Studio Solution Set for my home studio, and totally surprised with the quality and variability of the ways that I can use this microphone. I use it in conjunction with Ableton Live + Focusrite Scarlett 6i6. I can record from 1 to 4 or even 6 vocalists in one time due to three variable positioning polar pattern. Also i easily can record acoustic guitars, percussions like shakers etc. and even a piano. Being a condenser microphone, the NT2-A requires 48v to power the internal capacitor. It functions on the pressure gradient acoustic principle (meaning both sides of the diaphragm are exposed) allowing for multiple polar patterns to be utilized. To maximize clarity when using the NT2-A, it is worth considering a reflection filter. We discuss this in full in our reflection filter test. Getting the Most with EQ

The Rode NT2-A is the fruit of that labor, so to speak. The successor to the wildly successful Rode NT2, which was the last microphone Rode had made in China, the NT2A is a radically new approach to what made the NT2 so popular. The Rode NT2 A was designed with brand-new housing and features, making it more than just an updated mic. For a full look at what this microphone can offer, take a look at this Rode NT2A review below.

Rode NT2-A Studio Solution Pack Overview

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This is a great one for both vocals and guitar. It is very sensitive (like all high quality large d. mics) so there is a certain need of room acoustic treatment, unless you already own a studio. There is another way though, I have used EQ Acoustics Classic Wedge 30 to absorb reflections in my self made vocal booth (its similar to closet with open doors). The frequency response also plays a part in sound characteristics, such as the peak at 500Hz warming the mids. At 5kHz there is a peak which increases sibilance in vocal recording and at 10kHz the air of the sound is boosted. I'd always thought of the Australians as being proudly original — so why have they styled this mic after Neumann's U87? I know there are only so many shapes you can make a mic, but to copy somebody else's cosmetics so blatantly is almost like shouting out loud that you're producing a cheap copy. However, having taken the mic apart, I have to say that it's very nicely put together, and the satin chrome casework is quite solid; the whole thing weighs 530 grammes.

My SM58 gets a little noisy when I drive it hard to get a decent vocal level and I was really looking for something to give me an equivalent sound but with less noise. Also something that I could use to record the acoustic guitar which would let me push the levels when recording. Just when you thought all the bargain mics came from the former Eastern Bloc countries, the Australians turn up a bargain of their own. Paul White decides whether it's as good as their wine or merely as good as Neighbours. It is worth mentioning how the NT2-A works when paired with different preamps. For this test, I have used the Yamaha D-PRE, and Focusrite Analogue preamps found in the Steinberg UR22mkii, and the Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 2 nd gen respectively. For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs. El NT2-A es un micrófono de condensador de estudio de diafragma grande muy versátil diseñado para ofrecer calidad de audio totalmente nítida y flexibilidad en la misma medida. Con una atenuación de tres posiciones (0 dB, –5 dB, –10 dB), filtro de paso alto (plano, 40 Hz, 80 Hz) y control de patrón polar (cardioide, omnidireccional, figura de 8), puede adaptarse de forma sencilla a cualquier situación de grabación en el estudio. El NT2-A dispone de una cápsula de condensador cardioide doble de 1 pulgada con pulverización de oro, con soporte antivibraciones interno, y proporciona un ruido propio ultrabajo y respuesta en toda la gama de frecuencias, evocando el carácter suave y sedoso de los legendarios micrófonos de los años 50 y 60. Características principales:• Micrófono de condensador de estudio de gran diafragma multipatrón.

A while ago when I worked in a studio I borrowed a number of different mics, AKG 414, Neumann U87 and did some A/B testing on my voice to see which worked best. A Shure SM58 in this context was the equal of everything else and that is what I normally use, live and for recording.It is honest enough to fit snugly into various specific areas where its undeniable high-mid lift is a pronounced advantage. It is amazing how versatile this microphone is. I hook it up to my Steinberg UR44 audio interface , switch the phantom power on, and it is ready to record speech, singing, rapping, acoustic guitar, bass guitar from an amp, cajon, darbuka, various noises, or even low volume ambient sounds. A switch on the mic body enabled either a high-pass filter, or a -10dB pad, or neither. The HPF is reportedly noisy, due to the way it is implemented. At the heart of the NT2-A is the Australian designed and manufactured HF1 dual diaphragm capsule. The frequency and transient response of this transducer has been voiced to complement today's modern recording techniques, and yet still evoke the silky smooth character of the legendary microphones of the 50's and 60's. These features provide the flexibility and superlative audio characteristics that make the NT2-A one of the most versatile condenser mics available. Specifications The dual‑pressure gradient capsule is around 25mm in diameter, and utilises the familiar gold‑plated membrane. Unusually for a relatively low‑cost mic, the circuitry is transformerless, which helps to maintain the mic's fast transient response (see below). It's also evident that the designers are audiophiles, as each component has been selected not only on the basis of its electrical properties, but also for the best subjective sound. On top of this, the internal connectors (and the output XLR pins) are gold‑plated and coated with an antioxidant, and even the printed circuit boards are coated with Conformal, which I'm told protects against corrosion.