Top-of-the-line Dual 1" Condenser Studio Valve Microphone
The Classic II is RØDE's top-of-the-line studio condenser microphone. Classic by name and classic by nature.
Featuring a custom spec 1" dual diaphragm capsule feeding a vintage twin triode (New old stock) GE JAN-6072 valve and custom Jensen output transformer.
The result? Classic warmth and richness on both vocals and acoustic instruments.
Nine polar patterns, variable PAD and filter. Shock mount. Machined from solid brass, the body is hand-polished, glass bead-blasted and coated in satin nickel. Also included is a double-shielded oxygen-free 30' copper cable with heavy-duty plugs and sockets, power supply, a suspension shock mount, stand mount, thread adaptor and sturdy aluminium flight case.
Custom spec 1" dual diaphragm capsule
Vintage twin triode GE JAN-6072 valve
Nine polar patterns
Variable Pad & Filter
Machined from solid brass
Hand-polished body
Double-shielded oxygen-free 9m (30') cable
Heavy-duty plugs and sockets
Aluminum flight case
Power Dedicated Power Supply (110 ~ 120V/220 ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz)
Acoustic Principle Pressure, Pressure gradient
Directional Pattern Switchable Omnidirectional / Cardioid / Figure-8 in nine steps
Frequency range 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output impedance 200Ω
Signal noise ratio > 76dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Equivalent noise <18 SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum SPL 131dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ)
Maximum output voltage +2dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ)
Sensitivity -37dB re 1V/Pa (14mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-2dB
Weight 1440gm
Dimensions 201mmH x 65mmW x 65mmD
"Another wonder from down under... For any studio looking to enhance its mic collection with a distinctive-sounding, quality-built tube transducer, the RØDE Classic II deserves a serious audition" - Karen Stackpole, Electronic Musician, August 2000
REVIEWS:
Testimonials
"Rode made miracle with this mic, I would say it is bargain considering aluminium case, shockmount and remote control unit...I prefer it to 3 times costlier mics"
- Sam Krulin, producer and recording musician, Harmony Central 2004
"I have 2 Classic II mics and I must say they are right up there with the best and most expensive mics around; they actually produce instant stunning results"
- Paul Miller, Harmony Central 2007
"My vocals got clarity & presence at the same time, I've got to have this Mic."
- Snoop Dogg