Rode NTK microphone
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1. ENSGEFAHR ENTFERNE NIEMALS DEN SCHUTZLEITER NON SCOLLEATE LFILO DI TERRA POTREBBE ESSERE MOLTO PERICOLOSO PER IL RISCHIO DI SCOSSE ELETTRICHE RELIEZ IMPERATIVEMENT L ALIMENTATION A LA PRICE TERRE SOUS RRISQUE MORTE L S LECTROCUTION NUNCA MANIPULE LA TOMA DE TIERRA ESTA ACCION PUEDE TENER GRAVES CONSECUENCIAS Online product registration required 5 Before using the NTK e Ensure that your NTK has been set to the correct voltage as used in your country The NTK can be used with mains suppliy voltages of between either 110 120V 50 60Hz or 220 240V 50 60Hz To select for 110 120V use set the voltage selector to 115V To select for 220 240V use set the voltage selector to 230V e On either voltage selection the mains fuse inside the mains socket is always to be a T500mA slow blow fuse s The back panel of the NTK power supply has a microphone output socket a ground earth lift a microphone input socket a voltage selector anda mains power socket which also incorporates a fuse Microphone input Microphone output Ground lift Voltage selector e The front panel of the NTK power supply has the mains power on off switch and a blue LED to indicate power status NTK Microphone Power Supply Power switch Power LED Connecting the NTK Having ensured that the power supply is set to the correct voltage you can begin to connect the NTK to the power supply Do not connec2. at various angles adjacent to the source being recorded e Changing the acoustic properties of the space around the microphone is our recommended initial approach for obtaining best sound quality Remember you cannot change a room s acoustic properties with EQ When the preferred sound has been achieved as above then EO and effects such as reverb or indeed any signal processing can be used for enhancement but should be used sparingly e Itis worth mentioning that sometimes cutting a particular frequency sound may be preferable to boosting another Of course boosting can increase noise level and so should be done minimally As with many other aspects of the recording process finding the preferred sound is a matter of experimentation We strongly recommend the use of a pop shield or filter for all vocal recording These aid in minimising plosive sounds hard P B T and K sounds that produce a sudden jet of air which can cause the capsule to overload and produce a popping sound Any moisture on the microphone capsule can cause problems for condenser microphones however the use of a pop shield or wind shield optional accessory WS2 will reduce the risk of this occurring Placement of the microphone and pop shield relative to the vocalist may be varied on several factors including room acoustics the vocal performance and whether the vocalist has a high or deep voic
3. RODE MICROPHONES NTK Instruction Manual www rodemic com CE EMC vD Introduction Thank you for investing in the multi avvard vvinning RODE NTK valve condenser microphone The NTK is the result of an extensive development program to create a truly superior valve condenser microphone The heart of the NTK is the Australian designed and manufactured HF 2 capsule The electronic circuitry complementing this very sensitive transducer includes a hand selected twin triode 6922 valve and audiophile grade components and layout The result is an ultra wide dynamic range very low noise and stunning tube warmth that has made the RODE NTK favourite in the hearts and studios of tens of thousands of audio professionals around the world The NTK s rich valve sound is ideal for vocals acoustic instruments drum overheads guitar amps and pianos Please take the time to visit www rodemic com and register your microphone for a full ten year warranty While there you can view studio tips and techniques as well as browse the comprehensive range of accessories for RODE microphones kut Peter Freedman RODE Microphones Sydney Australia Specifications Acoustic Principle Active Electronics Directional Pattern Frequency Range Output Impedence Sensitivity Equivalent Noise Maximum Output Dynamic Range Maximum SPL Signal Noise Power Requirement Net Weight Di
4. ages If the supply does not work correctly you should consult either the dealer you purchased the microphone from or a qualified electronic technician DO NOT under any circumstance open the unit yourself ACHTUNG Das NTK Netzteil enthalt keine Teile die vom Benutzer repariert werden k nnen Gefahr Das Ger t enth alt spannungf hrende Bauteile F r Reparaturen suchen Sie bitte Ihren Handler oder einen qualifizierten Fachbetrieb auf Auf keinen Fall diirfen Sie selbst das Geh use offnen NOTA All interno dell alimentatore del NTK non ci sono parti riparabili dall utente ma ci sono invece tensioni pericolose Se l alimentatore non funziona correttamente dovete consultare il rivenditore presso il quale avete acquistato il microfono oppure un tecnico elettronico qualificato NON APRITE in ogni caso l unit in quanto pericoloso AVERTISSEMENT N enlevez pas le capot de l alimentation sous risque d l ctrocution Si l alimentation ne fonctionne pas correctement consultez votre revendeur ou un technicien qualifi Vous ne devez sous aucun pr texte ouvrir l alimentation vous m me NOTA No manipule internamente la fuente de alimentacion del NTK puesto que el alto voltaje puede ser perjudicial en caso de sufrir una descarga Si se apreciara un functionamiento incorrecto de la fuente de alimentacion debera consultarlo en el establecimiento donde adquirio la unidad solo puede ser manipulado por un servicio tecnico cua
5. e An ideal reference is to begin with the pop shield directly in front of the vocalist and approximately 15cm 6 away from the microphone This will assist in keeping the performer at a constant minimum distance from the microphone and helps to maintain reasonable recording levels Experimentation should be made with the angle from which the microphone is addressed as different results can be achieved when the vocalist is off axis to the microphone and the gold dot If an earth loop is present a mains frequency hum there is a ground lift switch on the rear panel of the power supply which should be raised to the lift position This earth loop can appear when two devices which are both earthed are connected together Storage After use the NTK should be removed from its mount wiped with a dry soft cloth and placed in its protective case Be sure to place the moisture absorbent crystals supplied at the head of the microphone so as to absorb any moisture present Eventually this pack of crystals will need to be dried This is indicated by the crystals turning pink in colour They can easily be re used by placing them in an oven at 100 150 degrees celsius for approximately ten minutes The crystals will operate effectively again once they have turned blue 10 IMPORTANT NOTICE NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the NTK supply but there ARE potentially lethal volt
6. lificado Bajo ninguna circunstancia abra VD la unidad VVarranty All RODE microphones are warranted for one year from date of purchase You can extend that to a full ten years if you register online at www rodemic com 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 problem or have any questions regarding your RODE microphone first contact the dealer who sold it to you If the microphone requires a factory authorised service return will be organised by that dealer 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 RODE Microphones International 107 Carnarvon Street Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia Ph 61 2 9648 5855 Fax 61 2 9648 2455 USA P O Box 4189 Santa Barbara CA 93140 4189 Ph 805 566 7777 Fax 805 566 0071 Technical Support For information and technical support questions contact support rodemic com nthe Unites States and Puerto Rico contact usasupport rodemic com or call 805 566 7777 n Australia contact ozsupport rodemic com or call 02 9648 5855 Anywhere except Australia the United States and Puerto Rico contact support rode
7. mensions Pressure gradient Valve tube impedance converter with bipolar output buffer Cardioid see graph 20Hz 20 000Hz see graph 2000 38dB re 1V Pa 1kHz 25mV Pa 94dB SPL 2dB 1kHz 12dBA SPL per IEC651 29dBu 1kHz 1 THD into 1kQ gt 147dB per IEC651 gt 158dB 1kHz 1 THD into 1kQ gt 82dB SPL 1kHz rel 1Pa per IEC651 Dedicated power supply 100 120V 200 240V AC 50 60Hz 7609 208 x 55 x 55mm Specifications Frequency Response dB re 1V Pa I I I I I 20Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000 60 80 400 120 140 60 ae Zo SN S L DON As m dB rel 1V Pa S w mn Pe Le L Frequency KIJ S 500 Hz mm C gt 1000 Hz mn 4000 Hz mm 180 Accessories e Power supply NTK PS e Power cable PL100 e NTK cable NTK C Stand adaptor M2 Features 7 Class A valve circuitry Dedicated povver supply Ultra low noise Wide dynamic range High level of RF rejection Full 10 year guarantee Large capsule 17 with gold plated diaphragm Hand selected and graded 6922 twin triode valve High strength heat treated steel mesh head Designed amp manufactured in Australia IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT DISCONNECT THE MICROPHONE CABLE WHILE THE SYSTEM IS POWERED AS THIS MAY RESULT MICROP N DAMAGE TO THE HONE NEVER REMOVE TH DOING SO CAN HAVE LET ACHTUNG LEB E MAINS EARTH HAL CONSEQUENCES
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9. t the power to the mains before connecting the microphone Connect the male 7 pin plug of the NTK cable to the 7 pin input socket on the rear of the power supply Connect the female 7 pin plug of the NTK cable to the microphone Ensure that both plugs are correctly aligned and pushed firmly into their respective sockets Now connect an XLR microphone cable to the output socket on the rear of the power supply taking that output to your mixer pre amplifier We suggest the use of a high quality cable preferably with gold plated contacts Use as short a cable as possible as long cables can adversely affect sound quality Ensure that the NTK is fixed securely using the supplied stand mount or optional SM2 shock mount to a stable microphone stand The NTK condenser microphone is a precision instrument and should be treated with care Now you can connect the power supply to the mains supply and begin using the NTK microphone Using the NTK e The gold dot on the face of the NTK indicates the front of the microphone and the pick up area of the cardioid pattern Please be sure to have the side with the dot facing the sound source you wish to record e Microphone technique or how to get the sound you want requires experimentation We suggest that you start with the channel EQ set to OFF or FLAT no boost or cut Try to get the sound you want by placing either reflective or absorbent panels
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