Stereo Recording from RODE
The RODE NT4 is a striking microphone that solves the age-old problem of affordable stereo miking, eliminating the need for purchasing matched pairs of expensive mics to get professional results! Thanks to the RODE NT4's true stereo condenser design, clever XY configuration, and perfectly matched capsules, the NT4 lets you record any stereo source with immaculate detail. RODE NT4 Included Accessories:
- WS4 twin-head Wind Shield
- Custom stereo cables: dual XLR and mini stereo jack
- RM3 Stand Mount plus 3/8" - 5/8" Thread Adapter
RODE NT4 Features:
- Stereo XY Condenser Microphone
- 2 X Externally biased 1/2" Capsules with gold sputtered diaphragm
- Capsules closely matched with full frequency response
- Durable satin-nickel finish
- Custom stereo cables included
- Custom WS4 twin-head Wind Shield
- Surface-mount transformerless circuitry
- Complete with Stand Mount
- Requires +48V phantom power or battery power
A Few Thoughts On XY Stereo Recording The stereo image is produced by the off-axis attenuation of the cardioid microphones. While A-B stereo is a difference-in-time-stereo, the XY stereo is a difference-in-level stereo. But as the off-axis attenuation of a typical cardioid microphone is only around 6dB at 90 degrees, the channel separation is limited, and wide stereo images are not possible with this recording method. Therefore, XY stereo is often used where high mono-compatibility is needed - for example, in broadcasting situations where many listeners still receive the audio on mono equipment. Since the sound-sources are mainly picked up off-axis when using the XY stereo setup, high demands are placed on the off-axis response of the microphones used.
