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Røde NT2-A Capsule Replacement with RK-47
In this video we take a look at the process of replacing the stock capsule in a NT2-A with a RK-47 from Mic-Parts. There's also some side by side comparisons and an example of the new capsule used in context.
0:00 How to swap the capsule
8:36 Side by side sound comparisons
12:46 Hear the upgraded mic in a mix
Micparts RK-47 capsule: microphone-parts.com/collections/capsules/products/rk47-microphone-capsule
Micparts replacement mount: microphone-parts.com/products/nt2a-k47-capsule-mount
Check out George Boomsma: www.georgeboomsma.com/
Check out Tom Joshua: www.tomjoshua.com/
0:00 How to swap the capsule
8:36 Side by side sound comparisons
12:46 Hear the upgraded mic in a mix
Micparts RK-47 capsule: microphone-parts.com/collections/capsules/products/rk47-microphone-capsule
Micparts replacement mount: microphone-parts.com/products/nt2a-k47-capsule-mount
Check out George Boomsma: www.georgeboomsma.com/
Check out Tom Joshua: www.tomjoshua.com/
Просмотров: 24 680
Great vid and what a musicianship! I really enjoyed
It seems like the new capsule has less at around 6khz, that bump is typical for Rode. Probably a bit more at 1khz, but really nothing that could not be done with an EQ.
youtube ruins the tonal attributes
Thank you for the video. I would like to do this mod on the Behringer B2 Pro as well. 🙂🇨🇦
I prefer the fully plated capsule.
cap-shewl
The RK sounds terrible. If you want a dull sound, take a Shure dynamic mic.
Thank you!!!
Great video, really good! I'm a new subscriber! I need to replace the capsule in my SE2200T mic... would an RK-47 work in that? or would you recommend something else?! Keep up the great work! Cheers Alex :)
This is the same stock capsule that's in Rode's K2 tube mic. No cheap capsule so should you change it you are not upgrading merely altering the signal. l would consider doing this if l found a cheap NT2-A with a cap from Peluso or Luke. Maybe Micparts but they don't make their own so why so high a price? Whatever I'm still keeping the NT2-A l have stock.
I was removing dust from the capsule and a little bit of the gold color was removed from the capsule with my finger. Does that affect the Mic in any way?
how would you remove dust from the capsule?
Definitely not $204 worth of a difference, which is about half the cost of a new NT2-A.
Hi ! ... yeah ! the RK-47 takes deeper and let's more space for louder mediums !
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The NT-2A is a U87 clone basically.... That RK-47 capsule sounds like shit
microphone part seems fishy they says that the tlm103 would be better with their capsule lol 😂 😂
its warmer but maybe with some plugins in your fav daw it could be the same ?
Very cool singing !
Zero diferents
It's the third capsule I buy, the other one is 87 and the 47 didn't approve it filtered the mids and highs a lot, I went back to the 87, the microphone is the akg 420.
All that Or you just could get a thin layered foam filter on your microphone to tone down treble For less than 10$ and without soldering and removing a great side addressed capsule...
Thanks for sharing. Bit of an expensive upgrade though. $170.00 for a new capsule. After buying in from the US and adding delivery cost, import duties and VAT you have likely spent more than what the NT2A cost in the first place. My reasoning would be spend the total cost of the original mic and the upgrade = £450.00 + on a mic that sounds the way you want it to.
Yeah. Mic parts capsules are just chinese capsules. They're really not an upgrade.
This sounds like a side-grade to me. I prefer the stock for guitar recording, but the RK-47 sounds darker and a bit more pleasant for vocals. I would consider this mod for a NT1-a but if I had the NT2-A I'd leave it stock.
Definitely a lateral move. The NT2A and NT2000 have great edge terminated capsules (for something that isn't a CK12). The RK47 is a mediocre K47 capsule.
Have a feeling a transformer in the mic with this capsule would make the more intense/gritty vocals sit in a mix super well. Kinda sold on the idea of combining this with their fet transformer circuitry, but at that point a kit or like wa47jr might be at a similar pricepoint- wish I had the experience to know which would fit my needs better =p
So mic parts make rode quality capsules. Good to know.
Thanks for the video. Listening with Sony MDR-7506 headphones, twice. I don't want to be that guy but I don't see it as an upgrade, just different. The stock on fingerpicking guitar danced around magically in my head. The RK-47 was subdued. I noticed a much clearer midrange on the stock for strummed guitar. The stock for soft vocal had the same delightful articulation. The RK-47 more subdued. The rock vocal was painful, rocks in a blender for both. The voice over was easy on the ears so if that's the goal you made a superbly non irritating vocal mic.
Olá amigo Boa tarde muito boa apresentação da troca da cápsula do rode nt2a , como faco para encontrar essa cápsula será quanto custa aproximadamente ? Tenho um rode nt2a mas a cápsula está com problema .
Yeah. I agree. Its just different. Id say, if you have one of the rodes, don't do this mod. But if you have multiple, and want a different sound in your arsenal(using different sounding mics can help a mix) but want to stick to the transformerless design of the Rode, which far as I know, is the cheapest of its kind, I see no issue going for a mod like this.
Sorry , but I found vary better Rode nt2A
stock is better
While it may sound more hifi on some sources due to the high frequency hype, it is an unnatural boost that also creates resonances and distortions that both add poorly in a mix and also cannot simply be overcome with corrective EQ, as there’s more than just frequency response causing issues here. Placement and gentle addition to a darker, higher quality capsule will produce much richer results. Some things are a matter of personal taste, sure, but you’ll never find mics voiced like this in strictly commercial applications and settings for the reasons I mentioned.
I don't understand y not to use existing wires having already connected...
You would destroy the capsule by unscrewing the sealed wires on the front and back capsule membranes! They are extremely fragile, lightly gold plated for conductivity, and perfectly tuned by the tension ring (the ring with screws all around each membrane). For the same reason he said do NOT touch the capsule membrane, you, even more so, cannot loosen or tighten the center terminated wires. You would destroy a perfect $169USD + tax capsule.
Can you provide the PCB schematic picture?
nice one sir
Original capsule is good. RK is not upgrading. It is degraging of original sound. Better buy U 87 Ai.
So glad you showed it mixed. The whole point of doing this to me would be because a 47 would take eq and compression way better than a stock nt2a. It has a little more low end thar could be muddy, but you kind of want to have so you can pick what to pull out and the top end is more natural, which a lot of people are going to perceive as not as good. But to me, I'd rather be in a place that I had to add some top end to a mic that would take it well then to try to remove harshness. The second you run that already bright nt2a through a compressor it's probably gonna be harsh. A good comparison to add to this would be of both fingerpicking parts after eq and the process to get both of them to sounds the best you could get them. That's what I'd like to see. I wouldn't care if it was perfectly scientific, music production isn't purely scientific anyways.
Well Done!
I prefered the origional capsule. But I am 64 and not good hearing. Abused my hearing (Rock Music) from 11 to 40 ish. Plus a mechanic. I think the origional had better highs. But what do I know. Thank you Sir for making this video. I feel depressed now! Why is it always cold in a football stadium. Because there is a Fan on every seat.
The original has more highs, not better highs. It's a classic first intuition to choose the brighter mic in a comparison, but it can host a range of troubles when actually starting to mix a bunch of overly bright mics, often the highs in the cheaper mics are also more resonant, so a simple attenuation would decrease the amount of highs, but not the harshness that comes from those resonances. On the other hand, boosting the high end on a really good sounding microphone, will yield much better results. I'm a self taught sound/event tech, coming from being a bedroom producer a good while. And when for a long time I also didn't get why Neumann for instance are so popular, when other mics in a comparison sounded more "Hi-Fi" at first, but once you work with them, you understand the difference in qualities. Although I still do believe Schoeps blows out even Neumann from the competition.
Don't argue with Mish Moneypenny. His capshule change is pertinent.
I know where to order these for like $50 lulz.. that website is a rip off.
Those are factory reject capsules and imitations. Matt McGlynn is legit. Sure, you can go on Ali Express or wherever and buy “RK-47” capsules for practically nothing - and I’m sure some would sound better than absolute garbage, but they are not built, tested, regulated, and quality controlled. Having designed and built/modded for years, I know from experience who to trust, and there’s a few - Matt McGlynn of MicParts / Roswell is one for sure. Or you could buy a capsule of the same quality, slightly different vibe from Neumann for $500+ USD
@@CirclesandSounds wrong they just don't have the qc microphone parts does for you
Thank god I have controls on my mic pre to deal with the slightly bumped high end of this fine mic. I would totally ruin it trying to do this mod! If someone doesn't like the mic, the newer NT-1 has a smoother curve in the high end registers.
Wow! AMAZING!!
Very good video! Greetings from PL
I think the mod gives the sound a vintage vibe, which may or may not be desired. The stock one sounds a bit more natural and open to me, but slightly hyped at the highest frequencies, whilst the modded one has a smoother top end but the high-mids / lower highs sound a bit pronounced or ringy to me. I think it's basically a matter of taste and style which is better.
these mics have a warranty of 10 years but not if you open them or do any work on them so wait 10 years lol.
Hilarious.
How money
pretty warm capsule, great video ;)
To me the guitar sounded better with the stock capsule. The voice was way better with the new one.
Here I could find very skilled listeners. I couldn't realize too much difference.
A noticable improvement! Thanks for the thorough guide, at the examples were very good. I think it made the biggest improvement on his voice.
Tank you very much for this video, I enjoyed watching it a lot. I would love to try this mod myself. I need to get better at soldering before I attempt his operation. ...and you were doing this hungover?! Amazing job and a great tutorial! 🤘
You can use existing wires ...just screws to be changed
Wow, the new capsule has a much richer tone. I enjoyed this video but you really should acoustically treat your room. I'm sure the mic would sound even better then.
Nice work! Does the same capsule fit Rode K2?