#731628 - 07/24/08 08:37 PM
Rode Microphones
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Celebrity1
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I have a Rode NT-2 that I bought used years ago, decent mic for certain applications, and used often. Unfortunately, a few years ago, my drummer knocked it over, completely destroying it.
I recently contacted them about possibly getting it repaired and asked for pricing. They told me to send it in and they would fix it as a warranty, free of charge. I informed them that it was knocked over, I bought it used, and it was not under warranty. They told me send it in, free of charge, just pay the shipping to get it there.
Their reason: "It is better for us that you have a working Rode microphone in your collection than to not have one."
I applaud them for their customer service and their dedication to their products, and it gives me good faith in buying more of their products in the future.
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#731998 - 07/25/08 03:57 PM
Re: Rode Microphones
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LakeStone Karl
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That's great customer service.
My Rode NT-4 gets used alot! It's my go-to mic for acoustic GTR, and works great for live drums OH.
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#766250 - 09/30/08 04:30 AM
Re: Rode Microphones
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GtrGeorge!
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I have a RODE NT2...and I love it. I bought it like 8 years ago, and its been great to me. part of my decision to buy it,over the C1 that EVERYONE here was raving about was customer support.
Everytime I read accounts about Rode, they were glowing in terms of sound and support.
Its the best sounding large diaphram mic I have ever owned, and the best supported,too.
I would recommend them to anyone.
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#766953 - 10/01/08 03:00 PM
Re: Rode Microphones
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Vanillagrits
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NTK and a pair of NT5's.
No problems at all.
They are always a joy to use.
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#768415 - 10/03/08 04:59 PM
Re: Rode Microphones
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String Jammer
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I love my NT-1000 and NT-5's. The NT-1000 is a great all-around mic. Whatever I put through it, be it vocals, fiddle, mandolin, a. guitar, congas....it sounds GREAT! I like the stereo depth that I get from my acoustic guitars with the NT-5's. I have also used them for congas, which makes it possible to pan them.
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#769506 - 10/05/08 08:52 PM
Re: Rode Microphones
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MadGuitrst
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I like Rode mics, in general. I have owned and NT-2, NTK, and the K2, I had the use of the Classic and NT-1000 for a month or so each.
Bottom line: They are built well, much more beefy than the Chinese based mics (I am sure about this). They sound good IMO. They have gone from darling s to maligned and I don't know why. Maybe part of it is that they use a flat-pack technology, that is micro circuits that are about as far from hard-wired as it gets. So what?
The mics I owned the longest were the NT-2 and NTK. I hated to sell them, but did to buy mics that I like better but certainlly don't have the build quality.
The NT-1000 is an affordable, very good all around mic that gets overlooked. Maybe if it was not cardiod only. However, that said, the K2 (and I would guess the NT-2000) variable polar pattern ability left me less than overwhelmed.....the variable patterns of the Pelusos, who sound better IMO but are not built nearly as well, are far more effective, I dunno why.
In all, I like Rode. I like what they do, what they make and think that, overall, they are a quality company. And for what you can get an NT-1000 for it is a steal, IMO
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#776811 - 10/20/08 05:23 PM
Re: Rode Microphones
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SteveM
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I still have my K2 in spite of recently acquiring a Wunder CM7-GT, which is in a whole nother league and over 3x the price. The K2 will still have its applications and is an excellent mic for the money. At around the same price point, however, I like the Chameleon TS-2 better, has a more solid image. The K2 was the mic of choice for a female VO, the result came out far better than her previous recording in a major studio with what sounded like (per her description) a Neumann. This was in my humble little home studio on a VS-2400 with a K2 (well, with Rupert Neve Designs pre and compressor).
An NT-4 may be in my future.
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#785049 - 11/05/08 02:39 PM
Re: Rode Microphones
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WinyardPro
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2 x Rode NT-2's and 2 x Rode Classic II's in my Mic cupboard. Can't say anything bad about them. And now that the Australian Dollar is down compared to the USD, it's a good time to buy!
I can also recommend NT-5's and the NT-55's.
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#832002 - 02/27/09 07:22 AM
Re: Rode Microphones
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headwerkn2
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After 4 years of steady service my NT1a died, well out of warranty... RØDE put in a new capsule for the price of shipping it to them (AUD$11), no begging, no questions asked. Not the kind of amazing customer support you'd typically expect from a AU$350 'budget' condenser ;-)
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#832022 - 02/27/09 12:24 PM
Re: Rode Microphones
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MadGuitrst
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That is awesome!
Seems the Aussies are great that way........
I had an earlier version Sebatron VMP-2000e and one of the channels died. I sent it back for repair and when I got it back (4 days after he received it!) I didn't get my unit repaired, I didn't receive a new VMP-2000e, I received a brand new (date was only about 2 weeks old) VMP-2000eVU. Not only did it have the meters, which don't affect the sound, it was an upgraded version with lower noise and more functional pads (it also seemed to have a lot more gain, but I could be wrong).
I thought he made a mistake, so I emailed him to let him know what happened. Sebatron said he wanted me to have the upgraded version, didn't have any non-VU meter units ready, and didn't want me to wait.
Talk about amazing customer service.
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#887926 - 08/14/09 09:06 PM
Re: Rode Microphones
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LarryG
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NT1A -- super clear.
First condenser. Still one of the go-to pieces.
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#888044 - 08/15/09 10:03 AM
Re: Rode Microphones
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Eric Collins
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Good testimonials and great customer service stories here! I have an NT2 and a pair of NT5's. Haven't needed to contact customer service about anything, but I'm glad to know that if I ever did, they'd treat me well.
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#896281 - 09/06/09 02:38 PM
Re: Rode Microphones
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String Jammer
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Cool beans, Myke!
Have you had good luck with your Cascade?
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#896937 - 09/08/09 10:36 AM
Re: Rode Microphones
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String Jammer
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