Rode NT-2000

[Tinderwet]

Yes, it does.

Specs copied from the Rode site:

NT-2000 Sensitivity:

-36.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

NT-1A Sensitivity:

-31.9dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

[rifkijones]

Originally Posted by Tinderwet

Yes, it does.

Specs copied from the Rode site:

NT-2000 Sensitivity:

-36.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

NT-1A Sensitivity:

-31.9dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (25.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

Thanks for your reply, but could you elaborate on the specs from Rode, do they confirm that the NT-2000 will output less volume than the NT1-A?

Thanks again

R

[rifkijones]

Hi Sorry. I got it, I looked up how microphone sensitivity was tested and made some sense of the specs from Rode. This means I will drive my preamp harder to add more gain to the mic to record a decent level. Does anyone know if this could be problematic in some recording situations?

[Tinderwet]

It shouldn't be a problem, as long as you have enough gain available in your preamp and it's not noisy when you turn it up. But the level difference is nothing major between the two microphones, especially compared to a usual dynamic or - heaven forbid - a ribbon.

[rifkijones]

Thanks, yes the difference in level was 12 0'Clock on preamp for NT1-A and 2 - 3 0' clock for NT-2000. does that sound excessive?

[Tinderwet]

No, that about reflects the difference in sensitivity written in the specs. If it still sounds clear and you like the sound, it's great.

[D34d_Ledger]

The NT-2(000) has a bigger diaphragm. But that doesn't mean it would suit your voice average better than the NT-1. They are both great mics