Rode NT2-A [10/16] Settings high pass filter

Settings - High Pass Filter

The middle 3-position switch, referred to as the high-pass

 lter ( g. 11), controls bass frequencies. This control is

sometimes referred to as a “bass-cut” because it reduces

the selected bass frequency and all frequencies below that.

When the switch is in the centre position ( g. 12) there is no

reduction of the bass frequencies and so the microphone

will deliver a full response. When the  lter switch is in the

top position ( g. 13), the level is reduced by 3 dB at 80 Hz

and below, which is certainly audible and will have a direct

effect on most sound sources. When the  lter switch is in

the bottom position ( g. 14), the level is reduced by 3 dB at

40 Hz and below.

You may choose either 40 Hz and 80 Hz cutting up to and

including the selected frequency by 3 dB. This control is

useful for selecting the cut-off point for potentially intrusive

low frequencies (e.g. traf c noise,  oor vibrations etc.).

It can also be used on vocals where you may want a limited

bass or low frequency response for effect.

Why is that important?

The NT2-A has a very wide response. It will pick up sounds

below 20 Hz. That’s a good thing if you want to record a

church organ or other instruments that reproduce very low

bass frequencies. This can cause problems when you pick up

and record loud low frequencies that have nothing to do with

your music. All this does is ‘eat up’ the recording equipment’

level capability, and reduces clarity.

The best way to set this control is to listen to the microphone

while recording the source. If it is vocals for example, set the

mic to the centre position, then listen to the vocal sound

as you change positions from centre to top and from top,

through centre to the bottom. Remember to allow the

microphone to stabilize - approximately 5 - 10 sec.

Remember there are no right or wrong settings; the NT2-A

offers you the flexibility to find ‘your sound’.

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