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Title: RODE NT4-STEREO XY CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Post by: KooterB on October 26, 2005, 08:29:46 PM

I'v been looking for a good single point stereo mic and
came across this mic at Sound Pros.
Is anyone have any info on the quality,  reliability of this mic.
It looks like a cool design.
Thanks for any help,
KooterB

http://rodemicrophones.com/?pagename=Products&product=NT4

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/RD-NT4

Title: Re: RODE NT4-STEREO XY CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Post by: VA_TAPER on October 27, 2005, 06:22:14 AM

The NT4 is quite the shitty mic for taping, cool design though.  The frequency response rolls off by more than 10db starting a 10khz.  Not even in near-field PA taping would this be desirable.  For a single point stereo mic have you considered a used LSD-2?

peace, chris

Title: Re: RODE NT4-STEREO XY CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Post by: CQBert on October 27, 2005, 08:36:40 AM

Chris - tell us what you feel on this topic...  be straight   ;D

CQBert

Title: Re: RODE NT4-STEREO XY CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Post by: zowie on October 27, 2005, 11:55:50 AM

I have a fair amount of time with one.  It is an excellent single point stereo mic, but just not for audience taping.  Requires a lot of eq if you're far from the source.  I assume that's what you want a mic for since you're at TS.COM rather than elsewhere.

If it happens that you're looking for something for more studio-like use, or to set up in front of a singer-songwriter type or small accoustic group, the NT4 is a nice choice and bargain for close mic.  Reliability is fine.

Title: Re: RODE NT4-STEREO XY CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Post by: pfife on October 27, 2005, 11:57:11 AM

If you still decide to get one, you can get them on ebay for around $230 new.  I believe that's what I paid for mine a couple years ago.

Title: Re: RODE NT4-STEREO XY CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Post by: KooterB on October 27, 2005, 06:26:49 PM

Thanks for all the input folks,
I think I'll keep shopping around.
Thanks again,
KooterB

Title: Re: RODE NT4-STEREO XY CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Post by: ace_92029 on October 28, 2005, 05:01:55 PM

What would be the best stealth mic (under a $1,000) to record a concert in a beg venue like Madison Square Garden in NY from the audience.  And where are the best seats or area to record?