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The Rode Studio Solution Set is an ideal way to lay all the foundations for an effective studio recording setup in one fell swoop. The Rode NT2-A large-diaphragm condenser mic is a tough all-rounder, offering switchable polar patterns, a three-stage low-cut filter, and a pad switch. To mount the mic on a stand, this set includes the SM6 shock mount. It's also worth noting that the fabric pop shield the set also includes is actually fixed to the mount via a short, rigid arm – a major step up from the less stable gooseneck models that clamp to the stand. Rounding off the set is a 6m XLR cable for hooking the mic up to an audio interface, as well as a dust cover to keep everything clean.
The Rode NT2-A at the heart of this set is a transformerless mic that uses a DC converter to boost its output voltage, and it weighs in at a solid-feeling 860g. There are switches on the front, just below the grille: A high-pass filter can be engaged at 40 or 80Hz to cut out unwanted low-end rumble, and a pad switch offers -5 or -10dB attenuation to tame hot signals. Thanks to its dual diaphragm, the mic's polar pattern is switchable too: It can record in cardioid, figure-of-eight, or omni, and power can come from the usual 48V phantom source, but 24V will also do the job. The frequency response runs from 20Hz to 20kHz, while the maximum SPL is an impressive 147dB.
Rode's Studio Solution Set is an affordable yet comprehensive piece of kit that represents a great way to step into the world of recording. The NT2-A mic perhaps shows off its strengths best in cardioid mode, giving vocal takes a real life and a touch of freshness, thanks to a boost in the upper mids and high frequencies. However, the mic's solid sound and overall sonic qualities also make it a good choice for instrument miking or room capture. All in all, this Rode set offers excellent value for money, and can be confidently recommended to anyone who's just starting out in the world of recording – whatever they plan to use it for.
Founded in Sydney, Australia in 1990, Rode is a specialist in high-quality studio microphones. With its very first in-house, completely Australian-built model, the NT2 large-diaphragm microphone, the company created a classic which is still produced in its current and enhanced version, the NT2-A. An extensive range of studio and live microphones has also been added, regularly updated, and expanded over the years. These new additions include a variety of professional microphones which are designed for video and mobile applications and can be connected directly to SLR cameras or smartphones.
The NT2-A is incredibly versatile, which is a real plus for beginners who don't have a big microphone collection – at least not yet. In cardioid mode, it's spot-on for vocals and instruments, and with its high maximum SPL, it can sit right in front of loud sources like a snare or bass drum. Switch to figure-of-eight and, paired with another mic, it's ready for mid/side stereo recording, while the omni setting gives budding studio techs the option of using the NT2-A as a room mic – to capture an ensemble or group, or to lend an individual voice a sense of the space around it.