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Rode NT2-A Mic Review / Test 

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Today we’re looking at the Rode NT2a, a very popular multi pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone. This mic offers a very detailed and articulate sound, with a pleasing and smooth mid range. The mic is very unforgiving if you’re in a poorly treated room or have lots of background noise.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:11 - Pricing
00:51 - Setup for Testing
01:09 - What’s in the Box
01:34 - Build Quality / Walk Through of Features
02:17 - Specifications
02:48 - Polar Pattern Tone Test
03:19 - Polar Pattern 360-Degree Test
04:06 - High Pass Filter Test
04:29 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:46 - Plosive Rejection Test
04:57 - Keyboard Background Noise Test
05:13 - Shockmount Test
05:33 - Microphone Tap Test
05:50 - Untreated Room vs. Treated Room
06:14 - NT2a vs NT1a vs NT1
06:58 - Music Test
08:23 - Pros & Cons
09:53 - Overall thoughts
10:40 - Recommendation
11:28 - Outro
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Комментарии : 386   
@General_Puffball
@General_Puffball 4 года назад
The treated vs. untreated room test is a useful addition.
@5amJones69
@5amJones69 2 года назад
RIGHT?!
@Frostum
@Frostum 4 года назад
Love that he is making mic review interesting and not the same thing over and over again.
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Thanks so much Frostum!
@kawingli
@kawingli 3 года назад
Your problem is that you can't stop buying microphones but we really can't stop coming back to your channel and keep watching all of your old and new videos. Seriously, awesome work, if it weren't for you, the love of searching for the best audio (microphone and/or interface) wouldn't be a thing at all. The time and efforts you put into your videos to deliver all the details and your honest thoughts about everything you review is greatly appreciated. Loved all the jokes on this one. Thanks a lot man!
@MusicFella
@MusicFella 4 года назад
LIGHTNING BOLT
@iceteazer8028
@iceteazer8028 4 года назад
Bruu I screamed of laughter lmao
@GoldenDragon667
@GoldenDragon667 4 года назад
I'M OUT OF MANA
@freesounds-musicwithoutcha5071
@freesounds-musicwithoutcha5071 4 года назад
Look at many reviews of this microphone, and your review is by far the best I've ever seen, you touched all the points of interest, thank you very much !!
@astonw
@astonw 4 года назад
I bought a Rode M2 because of your earlier review of it (and others). I'm not even in the market for a microphone, but I still watch every one of your reviews.
@levirphillips
@levirphillips 4 года назад
My favourite channel...who knew microphones reviews could be so enjoyable and informative. I've also got a 1998 Rode NT2 on its way out so this is an invaluable video, thanks!
@MaSTARMedia
@MaSTARMedia 4 года назад
NO WAY YOU WERE THE LIGHTNING BOLT GUY THIS WHOLE TIME? ... this explains a lot
@salute42
@salute42 4 года назад
Wheres episo.. lmfao I'm jk 😂 cool seeing u hear! Love ur work!
@5amJones69
@5amJones69 3 года назад
Yes you have to test them all. I love your tests.
@CoolGreenApple
@CoolGreenApple Год назад
I picked up this mic a year ago it's amazing. I get a lot of compliments on my acoustic guitar sound in particular
@aldenz776
@aldenz776 4 года назад
Dude, I don't too much care about microphones but this review and the yeti review are fantastic ASMR, that's literally why I watch it
@chileanwaste2
@chileanwaste2 4 года назад
This is my favourite mic, thanks!!!!
@joshgsanvo
@joshgsanvo 4 года назад
Nice! Great video as always. Thank you Bandrew. Love from Venezuela.
@coledumonde670
@coledumonde670 4 года назад
bro i just wanna say i literally rarely do this but you do a grab job in comparison videos you are greatly appreciated
@coledumonde670
@coledumonde670 4 года назад
great
@JamesFoxPodcast
@JamesFoxPodcast 4 года назад
Great review! Anytime I'm looking for a new mic, I always go to your channel.
@artysanmobile
@artysanmobile 4 года назад
Rode is building some future classics. The NTG3 comes to mind. They are correctly priced, too. I predict many, though not all, of their microphones will appreciate in value as time goes by.
@jalaniz9204
@jalaniz9204 3 года назад
Great review. Just purchased this mic and can’t wait to hear the magic 🪄
@whitedwarf5247
@whitedwarf5247 4 года назад
Keep buying them 😂, honestly love your videos thanks for all the great content. I'm just an audiophile and not a producer or anything but you got me into audio and have loved it since. Thanks :)
@ParaAkula
@ParaAkula 3 года назад
the song was actually really good. Got my NTA2 yesterday. Thanks for the review!
@MishaPitsenko
@MishaPitsenko 4 года назад
Yes! Voted for this review to happen. Thanks
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Took me a while to get around to it, but I finally did. Thank you for voting on the poll. =)
@4fiHysteria
@4fiHysteria 4 года назад
I dont actually watch many of your reviews anymore but im glad i tuned in, you seem like you're having a lot of fun with it and you still provide fantastic reviews. Keep up the great work man, I will be dropping by more frequently again :D
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Thanks man. Really appreciate that. I’m trying to goof off a bit more and have some more fun and personality in the videos.
@AudioHotline
@AudioHotline 4 года назад
Awesome review! Thanks for adding me to your featured channels, I really appreciate that!
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Thanks very much for the kind words. And You got it man. Keep it up!
@AudioHotline
@AudioHotline 4 года назад
@@Podcastage Thank you so much! That really means a lot!
@spatzenhirn3847
@spatzenhirn3847 4 года назад
WOW, this review was sooo good. It was so detailted and you showed so many diffrent things. Thank you, greetings from Germany.
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Thank you so much. Really happy to help. 👍🏻
@4lon5o0
@4lon5o0 4 года назад
Nice review Bandrew! Thanks to your reviews/ recommendations my friend and I have a good audio setup and we're just starting to record videos properly. Keep up the good work.
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Congrats on the setup! Best of luck with the videos. Have fun!
@steelroots811
@steelroots811 4 года назад
Great review as always! Best reviews on RU-vid IMO. Your review is what sold me on the Rode NT-1. Great mic!
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Thank you so much for the kind words. ❤️ really happy to hear the videos helped make an informed decision.
@MrJohanswa
@MrJohanswa 4 года назад
Good test! I use the NT 2a together with the (black) NT 1000 in the MS mode: NT 1000 in front and the NT 2A upside down above it in figure 8 mode. Perfect stereo sound with my Tascam dr 100 in MS DECODE mode you can hear the stereo expanding perfectly.
@oscarmorales-cn3hz
@oscarmorales-cn3hz 4 года назад
I see this mic doing its job in a correct way for me, very versatile and well-calibrated, it's a winner for the price. THANKS, MY FRIEND!!!
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
My pleasure.
@lindan7238
@lindan7238 3 года назад
I love the zing that’s in this mic review!
@NathanLegendre
@NathanLegendre 2 года назад
Bravo for the quality of your test ! thanks
@SatanicJamnic
@SatanicJamnic 4 года назад
I'm glad Cal's Chuchesta cousin come into your house. I can't wait for some music albums made with him :3
@fyabun
@fyabun 3 года назад
Great review. You made it interesting.Well done!
@TekNexSolutions
@TekNexSolutions 4 года назад
What a review mate!!👌🏻👌🏻
@MlodzikovaVideoCreation
@MlodzikovaVideoCreation 3 года назад
great test! The song part made my day:))
@dragonflythemusician
@dragonflythemusician 3 месяца назад
Thank you for putting so much thought, time and effort into your videos ❤
@webstermediasolutions8976
@webstermediasolutions8976 3 года назад
You are amazing good sir!!! Thanks for the review!!!
@MusicMAAD
@MusicMAAD 2 года назад
What a fabulous review! Thanks
@neerajkashyap-bg6fe
@neerajkashyap-bg6fe 2 года назад
Most Entertaining Reviews Always ... 👍👍👍👍
@CenturyOfCid
@CenturyOfCid 3 года назад
Fun fact: The original Rode NT2 looked so much like a Neumann U87 that Neuman sued them and forced them to change the design. Neumann has recently done the same to Warm Audio, now the WA87 R2 looks like a Behringer mic
@Kragatar
@Kragatar 4 года назад
Made Cheryl's dog bark with that box throw, lol. Really nice sounding mic.
@stevemogan5384
@stevemogan5384 4 года назад
Just bought one, very happy.
@markusschranner6896
@markusschranner6896 4 года назад
I see a Neumann U87 in the background. Gonna be a great review.
@38Dynasty
@38Dynasty 4 года назад
You should do a ranking series where u rank the audio gear that you've reviewed and reasons why
@theblkalien
@theblkalien 3 месяца назад
Incredibly informative. Thank you 🙏🏾
@SyberJ
@SyberJ 4 года назад
Great review!
@luke9726
@luke9726 4 года назад
I’m justifying you buying them because I don’t have the money to 😂 Your work is the work of legends to the recording community
@gpgettoprince4697
@gpgettoprince4697 3 года назад
Great review bro
@NKWTI
@NKWTI 2 года назад
I think this one and the NT1 are the best Rode condenser mics from the company. The NT2-A is very versatile and the NT1 is such a standout smooth boy. I own the NT1 and it's just so natural sounding and smooth.
@davefk
@davefk 11 месяцев назад
Great review. Love your humor and to the point review.
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 11 месяцев назад
Thanks so much Dave, I really appreciate that.
@steve_seguin
@steve_seguin 4 года назад
I think it sounds quite nice. Your comparisons are well done and well-thought-out; thank you. I'm a fan of the NT1, although after hearing the NT2-A, I'm wondering if it might be the best of both worlds. Hrm. Either way, like yourself, I buy more microphones than I ever actually intend to use. If I could only ever have one microphone, it would probably be just a $30 lav mic, lol.
@Kenoji8
@Kenoji8 3 года назад
Bandrew is a LARPer at heart.;) Another awesome review and your singing is always pleasant. KEEP BUYING MICS BECAUSE I WILL KEEP SUPPORTING, lololololol. Don't go overboard, man. We don't want you going bankrupt.
@DanDDirges
@DanDDirges 4 года назад
Dont think I`ve commented before but I have watch many of your videos and Imma big fan. There is another person on RU-vid copying your style almost to a T. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery as they say.
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Thanks so much Dan. I think I know who you’re talking about and it’s no big deal. It’s good that someone else is doing the same tests. More different opinions for people to pull from when researching their next purchase.
@mrbill21
@mrbill21 4 года назад
Subbed, well done good sir!
@polaryouth
@polaryouth 4 года назад
Huge thanks for the vid !
@guillaumealtamira7115
@guillaumealtamira7115 3 года назад
love the sound of this one
@bl4ck1c32k8
@bl4ck1c32k8 4 года назад
Thank for your efforts
@NoorSkullz
@NoorSkullz 4 года назад
The acoustic guitar reminded me of 80s pop XD it was good i liked it, i have the NT1-A and now i want the NT2-A but considering my room (even my house) is noisy a lot of the times i will have to pic this mic up when i have a better workspace, also loved the singing.
@ehsanr21
@ehsanr21 4 года назад
Thanks For This Helpful Video I Think This Mic Have Very Good Performance
@ikimingeiarts6946
@ikimingeiarts6946 Год назад
The mucic break made me sub lol
@Avihay196
@Avihay196 4 года назад
Gotta love them stickers.
@theoliviaarchives4794
@theoliviaarchives4794 2 года назад
You’re show is awesome. ⚡️!
@deziire1998
@deziire1998 Год назад
Great review
@ElecticYemzi
@ElecticYemzi 4 года назад
Great Review ✅
@imaner76
@imaner76 4 года назад
You are a beautiful if somewhat unique mind. We applaud you sir. And yes the NT2a is the Swiss army knife of medium wallet sizes. 👍
@alexnt6123
@alexnt6123 4 года назад
Thank you very much for the video.
@skinnyTheCat
@skinnyTheCat 4 года назад
LUUUVE Your VIds man !! :) Please keep that humour comin! Thanks!
@waynechurchill7212
@waynechurchill7212 4 года назад
I own one when it came out first and never look back 🇨🇦👍
@thesteveandianproject2532
@thesteveandianproject2532 4 года назад
Yes. Yes and thank you for testing all of these microphones. You are justified sir. And... LIGHTNING BOLT!!!!
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Thank you for justifying my reckless spending...and for the kind words.
@thesteveandianproject2532
@thesteveandianproject2532 4 года назад
@@Podcastage May your investment return to you manifolded. Manifolded I say!!! Multitudinous as the LIGHTNING BOLTS of a summer storm... (admit it... that's some sweet BS right?)
@matdemaz
@matdemaz 4 года назад
I actually considered picking this up back in 2011, but I got the NT1-A instead. The 2-A definitely sounds a lot more premium.
@nicolanicoca3505
@nicolanicoca3505 Год назад
I've owned this mic in the past, the sound is exceptional for the price, I think I'll buy one again!
@donhilario.
@donhilario. 2 месяца назад
really? is it better for a singer? can u check my covers if u think that this mic suits me well? because my current mic sounded harsh in high ends.
@2010mrRite
@2010mrRite 3 года назад
U are really good. Very good presentation.
@shockwavestudios2958
@shockwavestudios2958 3 года назад
Mic emulation is new way to have all the microphones with just one special microphone which acts like a interface for all the emulations. Maybe not for everyone as not the real microphones but for some it may be worth it for getting different results.
@chrisogle001
@chrisogle001 4 года назад
I have the NT1 and use it for voice over, mainly for long-form projects like audiobooks/narration. But the NT2-A seems to have a little more personality for lower voices with the smoother air frequencies (better than the NT1-A) and clearer, more stable sounding lows. The NT1 is a great mic but it doesn’t quite have the “ass” that the NT2-A can produce.
@prantomon4647
@prantomon4647 4 года назад
Which you prefer a singer nt1 or nt2a or nt1a???
@andymusicstudio2485
@andymusicstudio2485 3 года назад
Super review
@OlaJustin
@OlaJustin 4 года назад
Excellent review! 🎯🤣
@djvinitsld9458
@djvinitsld9458 4 года назад
7:38 best song ever heard😅 All of the mics is what I need 😅😅😅
@martinjahn1707
@martinjahn1707 2 года назад
very good tutorial !!!
@gilbertjovem2698
@gilbertjovem2698 3 года назад
justified ur purchases on mics with a like
@Face_Reality
@Face_Reality 4 года назад
Yay!!! I get mine today!!!
@pauliewalnuts1024
@pauliewalnuts1024 4 года назад
YES BUY THEM ALL!
@conylukTeaching
@conylukTeaching 4 года назад
All your videos are great! Do you mind to review Apogee hypemic into your collections? Or/and compare the Apogee hypemic to Irig Mic Studio and Shure MV51? Many thanks!
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent
@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent 4 года назад
Sounds excellent for you. The Bible Project channel use these for their content. Sounds really good
@TonyMezaXD
@TonyMezaXD 3 года назад
Yes, test them all!!!
@BrianMackey2010
@BrianMackey2010 4 года назад
What mic stand/boom arm floor stand are you using in your video's looks perfect for small areas.. Love all your reviews by the way :)
@David_Logr
@David_Logr 4 года назад
Nice video! Would like to see comparison between NT2-A and NT2000, those are pretty simmilar feature-wise but not so price-wise, Iam just curious about the actual difference between these two, Have a nice day!
@istrafechildrengaming7763
@istrafechildrengaming7763 4 года назад
nice video yo bro you should do a giveaway on a few of your mics!
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
I will not do a giveaway on RU-vid for free if breaking their rules regarding false engagement. If I do a giveaway it will be on podcastage.com, so make sure to check there every few weeks.
@SumwunzKid
@SumwunzKid 3 года назад
Please do a review on the Warm Audio WA47jr!
@sasuke671
@sasuke671 3 года назад
Great song!!
@dydoucrazy
@dydoucrazy 4 года назад
QUESTION: U always do a fantastic job analysing all those microphones. What would u chose between the Nt2a and the wa 87?? I’m a singer in a music university. It’s mostly for recording my voice, but also any sources. I had a c414 xl II and found it a little bit agressive in the high frequencies. 😅
@BateriasPoseidon
@BateriasPoseidon 4 года назад
Hello, very good, thanks for your videos, I have a great doubt to buy a mic and I see that you have experience in these ... nt1 (black) vs nt2a ... I do not care about the polar patterns, I will only use cardioid, but strictly adjusting to the sound quality which you see best
@alshawsh
@alshawsh Год назад
شكرااجزيلاً على التوضيح
@AngelGranados
@AngelGranados 4 года назад
I expected you to eat the esticker ... Your video encouraged me to buy this mic. Thank you! I'll tell you how it works for professional V.O.
@LanceisLawson
@LanceisLawson 3 года назад
I bought my Rode mics when they were terrific values. But now they're decent somewhat expensive mics and I found that the better MXL's are a better value these days.
@juanandressantossalazar2047
@juanandressantossalazar2047 3 года назад
Hello, I hope you can answer me. with which you would stay between the at4040 and the nt2a. by the way your videos are great
@GoreMelian
@GoreMelian 4 года назад
Great one
@NotTheOnlyMattAround
@NotTheOnlyMattAround 4 года назад
In case you're wondering how they're landing, the skits at the beginning are pretty damn funny and seem to be getting better.
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Thanks so much matt! That means a lot. I'm just trying to have some fun so the videos aren't all the EXACT same. =)
@paulhorn8761
@paulhorn8761 4 года назад
😂😂 Bandrew, I just love your humour 😂
@user-ux1lz9wg8q
@user-ux1lz9wg8q 4 года назад
Thanks a lot for all reviews. Could you please advise us about RODE NT 2000, NTK and K2. Thank you very much
@vavapedro6969
@vavapedro6969 4 года назад
Ont the Last video Bandrew answered my comment. It was a big deal so i show it to my whole family. They are very proud of me.
@Podcastage
@Podcastage 4 года назад
Here’s another one. Tell your family I say hello. ✋🏻
@vavapedro6969
@vavapedro6969 4 года назад
@@Podcastage OMG, i will. :)
@jaero2144
@jaero2144 4 года назад
@podcastage if u had to pick between the NT-1(black) and NT-1a(silver) for recording rap vocals for home studio, which would u pick?
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