RØDE Classic II User Manual
Specifications Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient Dynamic Range: >113 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651) Directional Pattern: Frequency Range: Switchable Omnidirectional/ Cardioid / Figure-8 in nine steps (see graph) Maximum SPL: 20 Hz-20 kHz Signal/Noise: (see graph) Output Impedence: 200Ω 131dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ) > 76dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651) Power Requirement: Dedicated Power Supply (110 ~ 120V/220 ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz) Sensitivity: -37dB re 1V/Pa (14mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-2dB
Specifications - Frequency Response Cardioid 20 dB re 1 V/Pa 10 0 -10 -20 -30 20Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000 100 1000 10 000 20 000 Omnidirectional 20 dB re 1 V/Pa 10 0 -10 -20 -30 20H z
Specifications - Polar Patterns 250 Hz 1 kHz 4 kHz 0 330 0 30 250 Hz 1 kHz 4 kHz 0 330 30 250 Hz 1 kHz 4 kHz 0 330 30 -10 -20 300 300 60 60 300 60 -30 -40 -50 -60 270 90 270 90 90 270 -55 -45 -35 -25 240 120 240 120 240 120 -15 -5 5 210 150 210 150 210 150 180 180 180 Cardioid Omnidirectional Figure-8
Using Your Classic II Before Using Your Microphone Ensure that your Classic II has been set to the correct voltage, as used in your country. The Classic II can be used with mains supply voltages of between either 100-120V 50/60Hz or 220-240V 50/60Hz. • • To select for 100-120V use, set the voltage selector to 120V and use a 250mA slow blow fuse. To select for 220-240V use, set the voltage selector to 240V and use a 160mA slow blow fuse.
Using Your Classic II • Now connect an XLR microphone cable to the output socket on the rear of the power supply, taking that output to your mixer/pre-amplifier. We suggest the use of a high quality cable, preferably with gold plated contacts. Use as short a cable as possible, as long cables can adversely affect sound quality. • Now you can connect the power supply to the mains supply and begin using the Classic II microphone.
Using Your Classic II Setting the Polar Pattern Your Classic II can be adjusted to any of nine polar patterns from omni, through cardioid to figure of eight. This flexibility allows recording of most instruments and voices with absolute control. Select the preferred polar pattern. This is done with the middle dial on the front of the Classic II Power Supply. • When the cardioid position is selected, the microphone picks up sound from in front of the microphone, and rejects sound from the rear.
Caring For Your Classic II Storing Your Microphone After use the Classic II should be removed from its mount, wiped with the supplied cloth and placed in its protective case. Be sure to place the moisture-absorbent crystals (supplied) at the head of the microphone, so as to absorb any moisture present. Eventually this pack of crystals will need to be dried. This is indicated by the crystals turning pink in colour.
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