REPLACING THE CAPSULE ON A RODE NT2A 

p420 or nt1

I agree. I think the info on micparts' website might not be correct. The circuit is linear but the nt2a appears to use a ck-12 style capsule and not the problematic k-67 capsule that they tend to complain about.

@MackParmelee-gv5yw all around bad idea. Update to this video coming Monday

Been looking for a link of someone who has tried that. I dislike the "put in a box" sound even a neuman U47 does. Would like to hear what the CK-12 does

I don't have eq or compression on this...or any mic I review. That's all me baby. I did do a video on EQing the sm7b though...and the same principles are in effect for both dynamic and condenser

@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks a bunch! Will have a look! What about blending VO into video? Is there anything to do with that? Why does is sound so apart from video sound?

@@mr.bigmangames that is compression and EQ.

@@DarkCornerStudios Thank you Sir!

Obviously...

The best thing about Oktava is exactly the capsule. 😃

electronic, adding up or canceling (out of phase) both sides (its a double sided cap)

go for Lewitt or Lauten Audio if you have more budget go for Buck Audio or even more budget Chandler Limited makes great Condensers

@@the-matrix-has-you Thank you as you said I will go with Lewitt LCT 441 flex.

The switch shouldnt have any impact on it...thats just signal going through it. Unless the switch is faulty...then just bypass it in the wiring

Bahahahaha

Doesn't the Roswell use the same capsule though? The RK47 capsule? Maybe the circuit is also an important yet overlooked aspect of the mic

@@nerdyneedsalife8315 the circuitry is super important, but I have to say that they probably do not use the same quality of capsule or what is the point of the capsule upgrade? The NT2A has positioning features than the mini K 47 from Roswell does not. I own the Roswell mini K 47 and the mini K 87, but I do not own the NT2A. My comment was made as more of a cost effective reason. You can buy the Roswell 47 or 87 and get all the high-quality circuitry already including the capsule without soldering. Thank you.

@@reread2549 I did a poor job explaining myself, I am not saying the Roswell mics aren't worth it. Instead I think they are totally worth it. What I was saying is maybe the demo of this mic wasn't all that great because the circuitry didn't compensate for the new capsule. I agree, I would rather buy a Roswell Mini k47 or anything else on their catalog as it makes no sense to spend quite a bit on an NT2A to then spend even more on the capsule. However, I just didn't want people to watch the video and assume mic capsule replacements are not worth it. As an example, it would make more sense to replace the capsule and circuitry in a cheaper mic like the MXL 990 or 770. Since everything about the mics would be changed, the mics would essentially serve as a donor body. If people wanted to upgrade their mics and are fine with tinkering, I would recommend that as a hobby mic over the NT2A. If you wanted a mic with a 47 inspired capsule, get Roswells.

@@nerdyneedsalife8315 yeah understood I’m not nitpicking here. And Roswell upgrades for AT2020’s , MXL 990s and 770 are definitely cost-effective as well as if you pick up a NT1A used on the cheap , and do the Roswell upgrade. It’s a true win win situation. BTW: I kept my Roswell mini K 87 and sold my Roswell mini K 47 because the K87 was a much better fit for my voice. I also wanted to pick up a Lewitt pure tube because it’s an affordable stripped down version of the Lewitt 1040. We will see if I regret my decision or not😂

Problem is...this is SOLD as a replacement for the NT2a capsule. Lol

@@DarkCornerStudios well it’s only my opinion. I’m no expert lol

@@audiofreq me either...no worries

Nah TBH I would want to throw a CK-12 in this. The RK-47 sounded too mid-forward

Right?!?!

@@DarkCornerStudios people direct it at rode a bit. I think it only applies to the nt1a. They could just call it a capsule upgrade and leave it at that.

Might have something to do with the final product.....hmmm

@@DarkCornerStudios not sure if that's the case as much as his personality, everything goes through Matt G., the owner, and he's very knowledgeable and all that, his Roswell mics get great reviews. I think he just may be a control freak kinda guy. I dared ask the wrong question in an email once, and I got a diatribe about some nonsense.

@badmiddens lol...that's funny. Audio people can be quirky

oh, now I remember what it was... I was a newb to all things mic, and i thought I might like to do my own build. I emailed them and asked if they made their own capsules, and I got back this fiery, butt-hurt reply to the gist of "Why would I share my super-secret capsule source?" Like a full page of verbal upchuck, but I'm probably exaggerating as the memory has irritated me over the years...haha. Turns out they source their capsules from one of the better Chinese manufacturers, then way overprices them. JLI is a much better choice, same quality, much cheaper. Oh, and they are very nice about answering questions.

@@badmiddens bahahahaha... Yeah I had a similar experience. Basically told me I'm an idiot and probably would screw it up. Sigh

You know that Rode makes everything in Australia right?

@@DarkCornerStudios Thats what they say do you really beleive it? Their capsules are made in China Their SMD Line is their own and they make PCB's on their own but not the capsules...

@the-matrix-has-you dude...they have a whole facility there. They have done videos on their facility. It isn't a conspiracy

@@DarkCornerStudios yes I have seen the video lots of years ago... but it does not show CNC operators operating CNC's to make Brass capsule did you... they only show people who checks capsules in air ventilated room in that video... plus Rode capsules are not the best in World and they are not skinned with 6 micron German Mylar... that is why those capsules sound brittle in high end...

@the-matrix-has-you lol...you go ahead and sit on your conspiracy box

I'm weak ok?

​​​@@DarkCornerStudios You're only Canadian 😆 Aussie oi oi oil!

@zilamike (sorry, very late to the party) You nailed the real point. Totally agree. Over the last 15-ish years my trusty old pair of nt2a have superbly handled everything from the sublime to the ridiculous. When I need a mic with different capabilities/features/characteristics/flavour, I use (or borrow, rent, 'test drive', whatever) a better mic for THAT job. But "upgrading" the nt2-a via a 'Frankenstein' capsule transplant? No, that's not a thing.