Detail 01
1-inch capsule, side address
You sing into the side badge, not the top. Larger diaphragm gives a fuller, lower-noise sound on voice.
Product detailSKU #1308847078114
RODENT2-A Studio Condenser Microphone Bundle
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A large-diaphragm condenser with switchable pattern, pad and filter, plus stand and cable. For a home studio recording vocals and acoustic instruments.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking vocals in an untreated room using the tighter pattern
- Recording acoustic guitar, piano or strings in stereo pairs
- One mic that has to cover voice, room and interview work
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without an interface or mixer supplying phantom power
- Close-miking loud amps or kick drums as a first choice
- USB plug-and-play setups with no XLR input
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Three polar patterns
Cardioid rejects the room, omni captures it, figure-8 picks up front and back for duets or mid-side.
Detail 03
147dB max SPL
Handles very loud sources without the capsule distorting. Drum overheads and brass are within range.
Detail 04
Needs 48V or 24V phantom power
Won't work plugged into a camera or mixer without phantom. Your interface must supply it and have it switched on.
Detail 05
XLR output, 200 ohm
Balanced connection runs long cable without hum. Requires a mic preamp, not a line or instrument input.
Detail 06
860g body
Heavy enough that a lightweight desk stand will droop. It wants a solid boom with proper counterweight.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires an audio interface or mixer with phantom power; that is a separate purchase
- 02A pop filter matters more on condensers than dynamics for plosives
- 03Side-address means aiming the top of the mic at the source misses it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need an audio interface for this mic?
Yes. It outputs XLR and requires 48V or 24V phantom power. An interface or mixer with a mic preamp and phantom is required.
02Which side do I sing into?
The side with the badge, not the top end. It is side-address, so face the front grille at mouth height.
03Can I record two people with it?
Yes, using figure-8 for two people facing each other, or omni to capture everyone in the room.
04Is it good for loud sources?
It handles up to 147dB SPL, so guitar cabs, brass and drum overheads are within its range.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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