RODE NT2 (Made in Australia) Capsule Advice

datvibezbanger · 2025-03-17T07:26:22-0400

Hello to everyone , i have a Rode NT2 and im using it directly with RME Babyface (Not pro or pro fs), actually sound quality is not bad but is there any options to make it better ? I saw that many people upgrading their capsules but what is the point of choosing right capsule for your needs ? My voice is bass bariton and im recording rap vocals , my voice is sibilance, i have Universal Audio Solo 610 in order should i get this or find another solution please tell me what you thinking guys thank you all

Khron · 2025-03-17T08:06:55-0400

What is "better" (for you)? Knowing what you want would be a useful starting point...

datvibezbanger · 2025-03-17T08:48:47-0400

Khron said:
What is "better" (for you)? Knowing what you want would be a useful starting point...

i think its more like what this microphone can do ? For me its sounds bright which is cant be controlled naturally with De-esser so i need more softer highs , what Solo 610 can do this setup ? what should i add to chain

micolas · 2025-03-17T08:51:33-0400

Hi @datvibezbanger

1. Like @Khron I ask: what do you want to achieve? What type of sound would be more suitable for your purposes? U67, U47 etc.
2. Is the microphone Rode NT2 or Rode NT2a?
There are big differences between them.

datvibezbanger · 2025-03-17T09:05:44-0400

1. I want more softer high, more detailed mid / low-mids
2. RODE NT2

@micolas Hi thank you for reply , you mention that big differences between them which one is better? I thought rode nt2 was better ?

micolas · 2025-03-17T09:30:59-0400

datvibezbanger said:
1. I want more softer high, more detailed mid / low-mids
2. RODE NT2

@micolas Hi thank you for reply , you mention that big differences between them which one is better? I thought rode nt2 was better ?

Rode NT2 old is brighter, you're right.
It has a big boost centered at 11KHZ (+8dB).
See FR in the picture.
It needs de-emphasis because it is equipped with a k67 type capsule. The capsule is good, it's probably a 797. To reach FR around 87ai, a correction like the one in the second picture must be made, (even more).
1.The microphone circuit can be modified or
2. EQ can be applied in a plugin.
What DAW do you work in?
Do you have experience in electronics?