Hi Syd,
I use a pair of NT3s, either for mono or as an X-Y pair for stereo. I
have been impressed with the quality for the price. They are not in the
same class as the Sennheiser MKH mics, but then they cost about 1/5th of
the price.
I did look at the NT4. My only concern was how rugged it was. Used in a
protective cage/windshield, it would probably be OK. The NT3 is
certainly very rugged.
Best Wishes,
Chris.
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From: Syd Curtis
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2002 3:14 AM
To:
Subject: [Nature Recordists] RFI re Rode NT4 stereo mic.
Hello Naturerecordists,
Anyone out there who has used the Rode NT4 Stereo Condenser mic., and
can comment on it - especially as to how it stands humidity, which is
sometimes a problem with otherwise excellent microphones?
MusicLab in Brisbane are the most helpful commercial firm (of any sort
of
business) that I've dealt with. In a couple of days they fixed my 36
yr-old Uher recorder to satisfy my whim to record an Albert's Lyrebird
in the same place and with the same recorder and Uher mic where I made
my first lyrebird recording on 22.06.68. (Wish me luck for tomorrow
morning!)
And when I was collecting the Uher, MusicLab volunteered the advice
that the NT4 is an excellent mic, and modestly priced for such high
quality. With such a recommendation from MusicLab, I sit up and take
notice.
Be glad of any advice, especially with reference to the specifications
copied below, which I lack the technical knowledge to understand.
Syd Curtis in Brisbane.
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Acoustic principle: Stereo Mic. 90 degreeXY placement. Each side
comprises an externally polarised single diaphragm condenser transducer.
Capsule size: 0.5" (13mm)
Active electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Directional Response Cardioid (see graph)
[Sorry; I can't reproduce the graph.]
Output impedance: 200 ohms per side
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20 kHz (see graph)
Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1v/Pa+/- 2dB equivalent to 12mV/Pa where
1 Pa = 94dBSPL
Equivalent noise: <16dBSPL, (A-weighted per IEC268-15)
Maximum output: +13.9dBu @ 1% THD into 1k_
Dynamic Range: >128 dB
Maximum SPL: 143 dB @ 1% THD into 1k_
Signal/Noise Ratio : 78dB
Power requirements: 4mA, P48 (38V-52V) 2.8 mA (P24 (20V-26V)
2.8mA P12 (10.8V-13.2V) 2.4mA using 9V battery
Packed weight: 2.3 kg (Mic. only 480g)
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