Rode NTK Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone Silver

Its a good product

This microphone is absolutely phenomenal. I changed the tube inside (swapped for a Telefunken E88CC), and what it can do is magic. The highs are crystal clear (careful or you'll get some major sibilant crackles), the mids are warm, and the lows are smooth. I need very little EQ with this mic, just enough to drop out some of the highs - but once it warms up (I give mine a solid hour before really using it) - oh man... what a thrill. If you're looking for something that gives a flat response, this isn't it (CAD E100S might suit you better). It does color the vocals, but the beautiful sounds that it helps create are well worth it. For reference - I am a woman with a very low voice. Were I a man, I'd put myself in the mid-tenor range. My son, who is a low-tenor-mid baritone doesn't quite like it as much as the Shure SM7B, so for what it's worth, if you have a very low voice, you may want to go with something else. I still love my Shure, but the Rode is the best mic for my tonal qualities.

I've been working with this microphone for only a couple weeks now but I must confess, I'm rather impressed with its capabilities. I do find it it needs a little time to warm up, I like to allow in about a half hour minimum but after that the detail is so clean, precise and that ever so grateful silky smooth touched it only you too can deliver is absolutely brilliant . I did replace the tube with a Telefunken – E88CC and that did produce a remarkable angelical smoothness that is absolutely magical. But even with the stock factory tube and the build quality I found the microphone to be worth twice as much is the asking price.

Great mic - excellent sound. I have been a pro voiceover artist for over 30 years and have dealt with a variety of studio mics. In building my own studio I really wanted a front end that had a clear and smooth full-range sound. The R0de NTK was recommended to me by another "big voice" artist, and completely lives up to the recommendation. Everyone I have talked to says it's about the best value out there. If you have cash to blow, you can get a "noyyyyyymannnnn" (raise eyebrows here), or you can enjoy the sound of this mic and take the extra $3200 and spend it on more gear. The hard plastic padded case for the mic and power supply are a nice touch. Don't forget to buy a shock mount for it! Enjoy -

This microphone is awesome! Although it could be a little harsh on the upper frequencies particularly sibilance issues. The solution is to buy a different tube for this mic and I wish I would have done this earlier. I bought a new Telefunken Black Diamond tube and it makes a significant difference, like night and day. This mic paired with a decent preamp (I run with the Golden Age Project Pre 73), makes the vocals sound crispy. Certainly a quality and sturdy microphone, I've been running mine since 2015 with no issues and used it on countless songs for @trupeople

This mic will pick up everything! I highly recommend a good shockmount on this thing especially if you are recording on hardwood floor. I don't have too much experience with condenser mics. I've used an AT2020 and a ~200 dollar sterling audio microphone and the NTK is on a whole other playing field. Finally, my friend who's worked with Neumann's has says that this NTK produces clear and flat signals are almost in the same class as a Neumann. The signals are a bit bright for his taste though (maybe because I dont have a dedicated preamp?) but with a little EQing, you can get your mix to sound beautiful.

i started out with a mxl 2006 and it gets the job done but this thing is a whole new animal, theirs nothing like it i mean literally i went to sam ash the store at the dolphin mall in miami while i was out there promoting my new mixtape and went to the back where you can compare mic's on the spot, when it comes to rap, i cant speak for any other genre of music this mic when added with sound panels and a vocal booth shuts down professional studios and i do mean i killed the local professional studio in my area for sound quality with this mic running pro tools with a sound blaster z sound card and a mbox mini this is def a game changer for independent artist....

I was very upset when I received my mic from this seller and it didn’t include the power cord for this device.