Rode K2 Condenser Valve Microphone

Smooth tone - best for sharper bright voices to add warmth

I still have to play around with it more but right now it seems like a great microphone!

This Mic sounds great and hands down in my opinion its the King of all Mic's when your on a budget. Sounds really good with the Universal Audio Solo 610 preamp. Best bang for the buck. Just get it !! You wont regret it.

Stock, the K2 is very thin sounding. If you've never used a quality mic before, you probably won't realize this. But you will realize how unrealistic everything sounds, as well as various other issues common to Rode mics. With a little modification, however, it will become a mic to compete with vintage classics. It takes more than just a new tube though. The tube is only one third or one quarter of the sound on this mic. The build quality is excellent. These are some of the finest tube mics being made. But you're not going to get that out of them without the upgrades.

I have owned K2 for almost 1 year and used it mainly for vocal. The high SPL handling is really impressive comparing to other mic I have ever had, nevertheless the variable polar pattern and full package including the large shock mount. For vocalists you will definately need a good pop filter.I am not that happy with the original *6N11 tube comes with the package. After replacing it with a rare Mullard E88CC-01, I get really amazing,musical, warmth, and vintage sound. I would give it 6 stars after the modification.