The Classic II is RØDE's top-of-the-line studio condenser microphone. Classic by name and classic by nature.
Featuring a custom spec 1" dual diaphragm capsule feeding a vintage twin triode (New old stock) GE JAN-6072 valve and custom Jensen output transformer.
The result? Classic warmth and richness on both vocals and acoustic instruments.
Nine polar patterns, variable PAD and filter. Shock mount. Machined from solid brass, the body is hand-polished, glass bead-blasted and coated in satin nickel. Also included is a double-shielded oxygen-free 30' copper cable with heavy-duty plugs and sockets, power supply, a suspension shock mount, stand mount, thread adaptor and sturdy aluminium flight case.
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Classic II microphone reviews:
“RØDE made miracle with this mic, I would say it is bargain considering aluminium case, shockmount and remote control unit...I prefer it to 3 times costlier mics”
- Sam Krulin, producer and recording musician, Harmony Central (Customer Review)
“I have two Classic II mics and I must say they are right up there with the best and most expensive mics around; they actually produce instant stunning results
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- Paul Miller, Harmony Central (Customer Review)
“My vocals got clarity & presence at the same time, I've got to have this Mic.”
- Snoop Dogg
“I recorded the vocal on this track with a RØDE Classic II. I released it last year and is currently receiving airplay round the world. Just thought I’d send it to you. It’s my version of Sam Cooke’s “Change Is Gonna Come.”
Love the mic. I’ve done a-b with other leading brands. The Classic II adds a warmth a breathes life into the vocal. Beautiful.
I don’t want to sing through anything else. The guitar solo was also through the Classic II.
Keep up the great work.”
- Tim Shaw (Customer Review)
“My RØDE Classic II always performs excellently without any inconsistencies. It has a clean clear sound which I find sits very well in mixes both dense and sparse. I like the pattern selector and the no-sag birdcage (shock-mount). This microphone has a wonderful big vintage shape. In my experience, singers respond to the look of the microphone almost as much as they do to their headphone mix, and that response can be heard in their performance.
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- Thadeus Corea - Blue Man Group/Jaguar Recording Studio (Customer Review)
“I recently upgraded my microphone collection to include a tube microphone. After shopping around and demoing various microphones to include Neumann tube microphones in this price range I have to say that this is the best of its class. This baby screams pro!! More options than any other microphones at this price and built like a tank.”
- Laniko Music, USA (Customer Review)
“You can't go wrong with this mic. The low end is smooth the mids sit beatifully and the highs are silk.”
- Whoomusic, USA (Customer Review)
“To me, the RØDE Classic II is the modern version of the great old tube mics we all love. A simple, perfect balance of low end warmth and smooth, articulate top end. We ended up using the Classic II for drum room mics, acoustic guitar, percussion and every single vocal on the new Loaded album.”
- Duff McKagan
“You can't go wrong with this mic. The low end is smooth the mids sit beatifully and the highs are silk.”
- Whoomusic, USA (Customer Review)
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