Vocal Recording Microphones

Notes: Introducing the PDX720, a high-quality dynamic studio microphone featuring a hypercardioid polar pattern that's a must-have for any studio professional looking to excel in vocal recording. With its exceptional versatility, this microphone delivers best in-class audio for a variety of studio applications.

The PDX720's sound signature has the ability to produce natural, smooth vocals with great low-end extension, even without active filtering. Additionally, its default gain level eliminates the need for preamp boosts or cloud lifters. The microphone also features two unique 3-position switches that enable users to quickly modify sound by adjusting the low cut and presence boost, minimizing the need for complex sound mixing adjustments.

In addition to excelling in vocal recording, the PDX720 is also an excellent choice for drum and instrument recording. Its warm low-end tones and clear, defined highs produce great clarity without sounding harsh.

AUDIX's philosophy of using only the highest quality components and premium solid materials is fully embraced by the PDX720, ensuring both reliability and exceptional sound quality. Designed, machined, assembled, and tested by Audix in Wilsonville, Oregon.

Features

Dynamic Microphone
High-pass filter switch at 120Hz and 155Hz
Presence boost switch +1.5db and 3db
Hyper Cardioid
Plug & Play brilliant sound with excellent default gain level
Low noise preamp circuitry
Frequency response optimized for vocal performance
Great versatility for drum and instrument recording
Designed, machined & tested in the USA


Applications

Vocals
Voiceover
Professional Podcast
Studio Broadcast
Studio recording
Drum recording
Instrument recording

Specifications

Transducer / Capsule
Technology: Dynamic
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 20 kHz
Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
Output Impedance: 280 ohms
Sensitivity: 1.9 mV / Pa @ 1k
Maximum SPL: 135 dB
Power Requirements: None
Connector: 3-pin XLR m

Polarity
Positive pressure on

Diaphragm produces:
positive voltage on pin 2
relative to pin 3 of output

XLR connector
Materials / Finish Aluminum/ Black/Gold

Finish
Weight 869gm
Length 212mm

Notes: The Rode K2 is the result of designing and building 1000's of valve microphones.

The K2's HF-1 capsule is the pinnacle of transducer technology. The sound quality combines modern high-end specifications with the character and subtleties of the legendary 50's mics. Infinitely variable control of the K2's polar patterns provides the freedom and flexibility to excel in any recording situation. The K2 is another example of Rode's commitment to building quality studio microphones to meet the exacting standards demanded by today's professionals.

Notes: At first glance of the NTR you're aware that it's very special and unique - an intricate blend of art and science.

Designed to hang in the world's finest recording studios and performance halls equally as well as home studio spaces, its existence is a labour of love for RODE. Every element of the NTR, from the transformer to the ribbon element itself, has been designed and created in-house at RODE's headquarters in Sydney, Australia. All with the aim of crafting the finest ribbon microphone available.

Sonically, the NTR is capable of reproducing unprecedented high frequency detail and accuracy, addressing common criticisms of other ribbon microphones, while opening up the possible usage scenarios considerably. This allows it to record sound sources that usually require a more sensitive microphone element.

Measuring only 1.8 microns, the NTR ribbon was designed to provide the highest level of sensitivity across the useable frequency response range.

Most ribbon microphone manufacturers manually cut the element, resulting in microscopic frays along the edges that decay over time. Rode uses a proprietary laser technique to cut the NTR ribbon, giving a far more precise cut with smooth edges, increasing it's longevity.

The NTR's integrated shock mounting is so effective an external shock mount is not required.

A "travel screw" secures the sensitive ribbon element and shock mount in place when not in use.

The chemically etched all-metal mesh is extremely rigid while exhibiting super-low density, this results in greater acoustic transparency.

The solid frame around the ribbon capsule is positioned entirely within the rejection zone of the capsule's bidirectional polar pattern.

The ribbon is mounted distinctly separate to the microphone body, allowing the greatest possible acoustic transparency around the ribbon element and minimising any resonance.

Married to Rode's ribbon element is a high output, ultra-low noise, low-impedance transformer. This ensures maximum fidelity between the NTR's ribbon motor and electronics.

In combination with the transformer this allows the NTR to be used with a wide range of preamps without the additional gain requirements of many other ribbon offerings.