The RØDE 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 RØDE's commitment to building quality studio microphones to meet the exacting standards demanded by today's professionals.

At the 2004 Frankfurt Music Messa, 56 of the most prestgious music industry magazines voted the K2 the "Best Studio Microphone of 2004"
 

• Large capsule with gold sputtered diaphragm and internal shock mounting.
• Ultra low noise
• Wide dynamic range
• Class 'A' valve circuitry
• Hand-selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve
• Dedicated Power Supply
• High strength welded and heat-treated steel mesh head
• Durable satin nickel finish
• Continuously variable polar patterns. From omni, through cardiod to figure 8, controlled at the power supply.

Power	Dedicated power supply (110 - 120 V/220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Acoustic Principle	Pressure, Pressure gradient
Directional Pattern	Continuously variable multi pattern - Omni, through Cardioid to Figure 8
Frequency range	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Output impedance	200Ω
Signal noise ratio	>81 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Equivalent noise	<10 dBA SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum SPL	162 dB (@ 1% THD into 1kΩ)
Maximum output voltage	+30 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1 kΩ)
Sensitivity	-36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB
Weight	815gm
Dimensions	208mmH x 55mmW x 55mmD

Awards

Reviews

"...a very good balance of price and quality control" - Sound on Sound, July 2004 "how does the K2 stack up against the C12/U47 yardsticks? ...Rode can hold its head high in such lofty company." - Audio Technology "The K2 is a perfect all-rounder for studios large and small with Tube technology that you would expect from a unit 10 times its price" - 12am.com.au

Testimonials

"Since I started using the Rode K2 my U-87s have been gathering dust" - James Lott, Chief Engineer, Sun Studios Memphis "I was quite impressed and would gladly put this in the running with many other great vocal mics in my collection" - Joe Chiccarelli, Multi Grammy Award Winning Producer/Mixer/Engineer

Included Accessories

RM2 stand mount, SM2 shock mount, RC2, Transformer & high quality XLR lead.

Optional Accessories

WS2 (wind shield), PSA-1 (studio arm), DS1 (desk stand)

RØDE K2	K2 with included accessories	K2 with power supply	K2 Case
K2 internal view	Cardioid Frequency Response	Omni Frequency Response	Cardioid Polar Pattern
Figure 8 Polar Pattern	Omni Polar Pattern