Rode NT2A over NT1A

dariunas · #1 (**permalink**) 27th October 2009 , 10:08 PM

I haven't been around long... but long enough to know that these kinda queries tend to repeat, have checked a few pages back, but can't see anything on this...

I'm looking to grab to pair an NT-1a with an M-Audio Tampa (when I have enough to buy both these), but am wondering if anyone's had experience with both these mics and how they compare?

Basically, does the price difference represent a reasonably well proportioned difference in quality between the two...?

TrevCircleStudios · #2 (**permalink**) 27th October 2009 , 10:28 PM

Yes. IMO the NT2a is a better mic (it could of course have been that the particular one I tried was a particularly good one). In addition to being more flexible (polar patterns etc) I found it somehow less harsh than the NT1a.

NB, not sure why you'd post this in the live sound forum... It probably needs moved to pro-audio.

Dave Boulden · #3 (**permalink**) 27th October 2009 , 11:52 PM

In agreement with Trev... I have and NT2A (used mostly for vocals) and a pair of NT1As (used for drum overheads, one of which I actually bought from Trev). I would also say that if you can afford the NT2As then the extra expense is, IMHO, quite justified.

dariunas · #4 (**permalink**) 28th October 2009 , 12:55 AM

Excellent

Thanks for that chaps. I have been tempted to blind buy the NT-1a, but have heard a couple of recordings on 2a with vocals that sounded very persuading. Wasn't sure if it was the pre-amp and mic coupling that pulled it out nicely or just the mic.

Ah, Trev... yes you're right - I'm usually good with posting in the right areas, but have been away from these forums for quite a while and just saw the sub-heading reading 'mics' to this section and just dove in a bit eager-like.

Don't think I can myself, but if admin or anyone can move this thread to the right bit...

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#1 (permalink) 27th October 2009 , 10:08 PM
dariunas Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 21	Rode NT2A over NT1A I haven't been around long... but long enough to know that these kinda queries tend to repeat, have checked a few pages back, but can't see anything on this... I'm looking to grab to pair an NT-1a with an M-Audio Tampa (when I have enough to buy both these), but am wondering if anyone's had experience with both these mics and how they compare? Basically, does the price difference represent a reasonably well proportioned difference in quality between the two...?
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#2 (permalink) 27th October 2009 , 10:28 PM
TrevCircleStudios Mic Check 1! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 2,094	Yes. IMO the NT2a is a better mic (it could of course have been that the particular one I tried was a particularly good one). In addition to being more flexible (polar patterns etc) I found it somehow less harsh than the NT1a. NB, not sure why you'd post this in the live sound forum... It probably needs moved to pro-audio. ______________________________ You can't polish a turd! (unless it's a jettsetty and urbane one!)
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#3 (permalink) 27th October 2009 , 11:52 PM
Dave Boulden Keeper o' the Keys! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent, UK. Posts: 1,357	In agreement with Trev... I have and NT2A (used mostly for vocals) and a pair of NT1As (used for drum overheads, one of which I actually bought from Trev). I would also say that if you can afford the NT2As then the extra expense is, IMHO, quite justified. ______________________________ http://www.daveboulden.co.uk/
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#4 (permalink) 28th October 2009 , 12:55 AM
dariunas Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 21	Excellent Thanks for that chaps. I have been tempted to blind buy the NT-1a, but have heard a couple of recordings on 2a with vocals that sounded very persuading. Wasn't sure if it was the pre-amp and mic coupling that pulled it out nicely or just the mic. Ah, Trev... yes you're right - I'm usually good with posting in the right areas, but have been away from these forums for quite a while and just saw the sub-heading reading 'mics' to this section and just dove in a bit eager-like. Don't think I can myself, but if admin or anyone can move this thread to the right bit...
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