45554 RØDE NTK 8/6/01 11:13 AM Page 1 ® NTK Instruction Guide ® STUDIO CONDENSER MICROPHONES ✔ (EMC, LVD)
45554 RØDE NTK 8/6/01 11:13 AM Page 3 The NTK Valve Condenser Microphone Serial Number: .......................................... Checked by: .............................................. Date:.......................................................... ® Thank you for investing in your NTK. You have chosen a very special audio product which is the culmination of an extensive development program. Our brief was to produce a truly superior valve condenser microphone. That has been achieved.
45554 RØDE NTK 8/6/01 11:13 AM Page 4 The NTK comes complete with the following accessories.
5554 RØDE NTK 8/6/01 11:13 AM Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS: • Capsule: • Active Electronics: • Polar Pattern: Externally polarised 1’’ pressuregradient condenser Unity-gain closed-loop impedance converter; vacuum-tube input with bi-polar buffering.
45554 RØDE NTK 8/6/01 11:13 AM Page 6 Before using the NTK: • Ensure that your NTK has been set to the correct voltage as used in your country. • The back panel of the NTK power supply has a microphone output socket, a ground (earth) lift, a microphone input socket, a voltage selector, and a mains power socket which also incorporates a fuse. (see 1.) 1.
45554 RØDE NTK e a ft, r, o 8/6/01 11:13 AM Page 7 NOTE: Do not have the power connected before the 7 pin multi-core microphone cable has been connected first! • Take the NTK Cable (supplied) and connect the male 7 pin plug to the 7 pin input socket on the back panel of the power supply. (see 3.) 3. ector ower use e D ly z, e e e a et ct • Connect the other end of the cable (female 7pin plug) to the microphone.
45554 RØDE NTK 8/6/01 11:13 AM Page 8 • For vocal use, we recommend the use of a ‘Pop-Stopper’ wind screen, which will help to reduce high-level plosives which are evident when ‘B’ and ‘P’ sounds are emitted within close proximity to the microphone. • If an Earth Loop is present, (a mains frequency hum), there is a Ground Lift switch on the back panel of the power supply which should be raised to the ‘lift’ position. (see 4.
45554 RØDE NTK 8/6/01 11:13 AM Page 9 NEVER REMOVE THE MAINS EARTH Doing so can have lethal consequences ACHTUNG: LEBENSGEFAHR! ENTFERNE NIEMALS DEN SCHUTZLEITER NON SCOLLEGATE IL FILO DI TERRA Potrebbe essere molto pericoloso per il rischio di scosse elettriche RELIEZ IMPERATIVEMENT L’ALIMENTATION A LA PRISE TERRE sous risque mortel d’électrocution NUNCA MANIPULE LA TOMA DE TIERRA, ESTA ACCION PUEDE TENER GRAVES CONSECUENCIAS
45554 RØDE NTK 8/6/01 11:13 AM Page 10 NOTE: There are NO user-serviceable parts inside the Classic II supply, but there ARE potentially lethal voltages. If the supply does not work correctly, you should consult either the dealer you purchased the microphone from, or a qualified electronic technician. DO NOT under any circumstance open the unit yourself. ACHTUNG: Das Classic II Netzteil enthält keine Teile, die vom Benutzer repariert werden können.
45554 RØDE NTK 8/6/01 11:13 AM Page 12 Warranty Service: All products are warrantied for one year from your date of purchase and the warranty card or on-line registration (www.rodemicrophones.com) should be used to register your microphone. The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to repair the microphone during the warranty period. The warranty excludes defects caused by normal wear, modification, shippingdamage, or failure to use the microphone as per the instruction guide.
