Rode NT2-A Mic Review / Test

Today we’re looking at the Rode NT2a, a very popular multi pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone. This mic offers a very detailed and articulate sound, with a pleasing and smooth mid range. The mic is very unforgiving if you’re in a poorly treated room or have lots of background noise.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:11 - Pricing
00:51 - Setup for Testing
01:09 - What’s in the Box
01:34 - Build Quality / Walk Through of Features
02:17 - Specifications
02:48 - Polar Pattern Tone Test
03:19 - Polar Pattern 360-Degree Test
04:06 - High Pass Filter Test
04:29 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:46 - Plosive Rejection Test
04:57 - Keyboard Background Noise Test
05:13 - Shockmount Test
05:33 - Microphone Tap Test
05:50 - Untreated Room vs. Treated Room
06:14 - NT2a vs NT1a vs NT1
06:58 - Music Test
08:23 - Pros & Cons
09:53 - Overall thoughts
10:40 - Recommendation
11:28 - Outro

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