Rode Classic II [12/16] Using the classic ii

Using the Classic II

• The gold dot on the face of the Classic II indicates

the front of the microphone, and the pick-up area

of the cardioid pattern. Please be sure to have the

side with the dot facing the sound source you wish

to record.

Setting the PAD

The PAD setting can be used to attenuate the

output level of the microphone so that it does not

exceed the maximum input level of your recording

device. This is useful when recording high SPL

sources such as guitar ampliﬁ ers or percussion.

The right hand dial on the front of the Classic II

power supply can be used to set the PAD at 0 (Off),

-10dB or -20dB.

Setting the High Pass Filter

The High-Pass Filter setting can be used to reduce

the microphone’s sensitivity to low frequency

sounds, and is useful when you wish to avoid

additional noise and vibration from outside trafﬁ c,

air conditioning and machinery, foot tapping etc.

The left hand dial on the front of the Classic II

power supply can be used to set the High-Pass

Filter.

• We strongly recommend the use of a pop shield or

ﬁ lter for all vocal recording. These aid in minimising

plosive sounds (hard ‘P’, ‘B’, ‘T’ and ‘K’ sounds)

that produce a sudden jet of air which can cause

the capsule to overload and produce a ‘popping’

sound.

• Any moisture on the microphone capsule can

cause problems for condenser microphones,

however the use of a pop shield will reduce the risk

of this occurring.

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