I have a RODE NT1 (not the newer NT1A) and am pretty happy with it. I have a ART Pro MPA and ART Pro VLA and am interested in doing a little stereo tracking (upright piano, acoustic guitar)
I have thought about getting a pair of the Kel HM1's but was thinking that maybe I should should just ante up for another NT1 and then go for a more expensive mic for other applications lateron like a AT4050 or RODE K2. I can pick up a brand new NT1 at a local shop for $200 Cdn plus tax with shockmount.
My question is, if I buy another NT1, they will not be a matched pair. How important is this for a home studio?
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The problem with the nt1's is that they changed the capsule when
The problem with the nt1's is that they changed the capsule when they were being manufactured and Rode didn't let the people know- I have an original nt1 (circa 1998 or so) which sounds pretty good and then I bought another Nt1 around 2002 which didn't sound so good- I don'rt know which year they changed the capsule or even how you can tell (except using the ears, of course) I got rid of the second Nt1 and still have the original, which is used ocasionally now...
maintiger wrote: The problem with the nt1's is that they changed
maintiger wrote: The problem with the nt1's is that they changed the capsule when they were being manufactured and Rode didn't let the people know- I have an original nt1 (circa 1998 or so) which sounds pretty good and then I bought another Nt1 around 2002 which didn't sound so good- I don'rt know which year they changed the capsule or even how you can tell (except using the ears, of course) I got rid of the second Nt1 and still have the original, which is used ocasionally now...
I'm back. Maintiger, that is actually quite useful information. I think I may be tempted to buy a couple of the Kel Audio HM1's for stereo tracking, although I am somewhat concerned that they may be "too much of a good thing" if paired with my ART Pro MPA which tends to sound fairly warm and laid back (like the HM1's are suppsed to). I don't want too many additive colourations in the same direction.
Hawkeye wrote: My question is, if I buy another NT1, they will n
No problem what-so-ever for typical usage. Matching becomes important in recording symphony orchestras and such. Typical studio use, say OH-s for drums, or two mics on a guitar, matching is very unimportant.
Now, this is a bit dependant on the actual mic of course. Rode-s are rather close to each other due to the quality control. Some chinese mics may be very different from one to another.
G.