Combining a true condenser capsule, three selectable polar patterns, and ultralow-noise circuitry, the Rode NT2-A large-diaphragm studio microphone offers a clear and smooth sonic signature along with versatile pickup responses, making it ideal for all sorts of voice and instrument sources at home or in the studio. Plus, its bundle of accessories—shockmount, pop filter, XLR cable, and dust cover—help the NT2-A serve vocalists, rappers, and voice-over artists especially well.

With low noise being a top priority of the NT2-A, its 1" gold-sputtered capsule is internally shock-mounted to further isolate it from handling and vibration noise. Enhancing its professional character are the onboard pad (-5 or -10 dB) and high-pass filter (40 or 80 Hz) settings, which help avoid distortion and bass builup. Since it can run on 24 or 48 VDC phantom power, the NT2-A can be used with a variety of professional and entry-level XLR mic

Large-Diaphragm True Condenser
This true condenser (externally biased) features a 1" gold-sputtered diaphragm that provides a broad frequency response, wide dynamic range, and excellent signal-to-noise ratio.

Three Polar Patterns
With three polar patterns selectable on the mic, the NT2-A offers excellent versatility for single-source close miking (cardioid recommended), dual-source pickup (figure-8 recommended), and room ambience capture (omnidirectional recommended).

Special Voicing
The frequency and transient response of this transducer has been voiced to complement today's recording techniques, and yet still evoke the silky smooth character of the legendary microphones of the '50s and '60s.

Transformerless Output
The transformerless JFET output electronics result in an ultralow-noise output (just 7 dBA) while maintaining maximum signal gain.

48V Phantom Power
The NT2-A operates reliably on 24 or 48 VDC phantom power, which can be supplied via most XLR-connected mic preamps, mixer channels, or audio interfaces.

Accessory Package
The accessory package includes a studio-grade shockmount with an integrated pop filter, a premium 20' XLR mic cable, a dust cover, and a downloadable instructional video packed with recording tips.

Features

• True condenser (externally biased)
• Large 1" HF1 capsule with gold-sputtered diaphragm
• Cardioid, figure-8, and omnidirectional polar patterns
• Self-noise of only 7 dBA
• Transformerless JFET active circuitry
• Wide dynamic range
• XLR 3-pin output connector
• Runs on phantom power
• Internally shock-mounted capsule
• Includes SM6 shockmount, pop filter, and dust cover

Specifications

Primary Applications	Studio Recording
Form Factor	Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount
Intended Sound Sources	Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Instrument
Sound Field	Mono
Operating Principle	Pressure Gradient
Capsule	Condenser
Diaphragm	1" / 25.40 mm
Polar Pattern	Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
Pattern Selection	Switched (Adjustable on Mic)
Orientation	Side Address
Circuitry	Solid-State (JFET)
Pad	-5 dB -10 dB
High-Pass Filter	40 Hz 80 Hz
Tone Adjustment	None
Gain Adjustment	None
Indicators	None
On-Board Controls	High-Pass Filter, Pad, Polar Pattern
Windscreen	None
Frequency Range	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	147 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD, 1-Kilohm Load) 157 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD, 1-Kilohm Load, with Pad)
Impedance	200 Ohms
Sensitivity	-36 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
Output Level	16 mV (Max, 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range	140 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	87 dB A-Weighted
Equivalent Noise Level	7 dB SPL A-Weighted
Output Connectors (Analog)	1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)
Headphone Connector	None
Cable Length	20' / 6.1 m
Bus Power	None
Operating Voltage	24 V (Phantom Power) 48 V (Phantom Power)
Color	Silver
Mounting	Shockmount (Included)
Included Case	Mic Sock
Included Filters	Pop Filter
Dimensions	ø: 2.2 x L: 8.2" / ø: 55 x L: 209 mm
Weight	1.9 lb / 0.86 kg
Package Weight	5.445 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	15.4 x 10.7 x 5.1"