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RØDE Broadcaster
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RØDE Broadcaster

Large-diaphragm (1 inch) end-address cardioid condenser for broadcast voice, with internal pop filter, high-pass filter and on-air LED

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−34 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
14 dB(A)
Max SPL
128 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency Response"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa", but 0 dB at 1 kHz, so relative. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 4. Titled "Polar Response"; legend 500, 1000 and 4000 Hz in greys, two lines drawn; rings every 2 dB, scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa" from +5 to -25. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 500 Hz.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
CapsuleHF2 1 inch capsule with gold-plated diaphragm, externally biased. "HF2 1” capsule with gold plated diaphragm".p. 1
Sensitivity−34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-34 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (20 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz"; the manual gives the same.
Self-noise14 dB(A), per IEC 651. "Equivalent Noise (A-weighted): 14 dB SPL"; the manual adds "per IEC651".
Max SPL128 dB SPL, 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm. "128dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)".
Signal-to-noise ratio80 dB, A-weighted, per IEC 651. "Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 80 dB".
Dynamic range114 dB, more than; A-weighted. "Dynamic Range (A-weighted): >114dB SPL".
Output impedance100 ohm; also 40 ohm, 2009 manual. "Output Impedance: 100Ω". The 2009 manual prints "Output Impedence: 40" (unit glyph missing).
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz".
Poweringphantom P48 or P24. "P48 (48V), P24 (24V) phantom supply". The manual's usage page says it "requires a 48V phantom supply".
Current draw5 mA, P48; also 4.5 mA, P24. "5 mA (P48) 4.5mA (P24)".
Low cutoff, 75 Hz; 75 Hz. "a selectable high-pass filter at 75Hz"; slope not stated. A toggle switch at the rear (manual, p. 7).
Weight577 g. "Weight (grams): 577"; the manual gives "Net Weight: 577gm".p. 2
Dimensions167 × 65 × 50 mm. "Length: 167 Width: 65 Height: 50"; the drawing gives 50 mm diameter.
Finishstainless steel. "Rugged stainless steel body".p. 1
Supplied accessoriesRM2 stand mount; ZP1 zip pouch. "Included Accessories: 1 x ZP1, 1 x RM2". The manual (p. 5) also lists a "5 pin 'on-air' indicator adaptor".p. 2
Pop filterInternal pop filterp. 1
Max. output+2 dBu (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm)
Proximity effectEmphasised proximity effect, tailored for broadcast voice
Made inAustralia
From the manual
ConnectorXLR-5 male: audio on pins 1-3, on-air LED control on pins 4 and 5. "5 pin audio connector"; the LED is switched "by applying an open or closed circuit across Pins 4 and 5"; "A 5-pin female connector is supplied". The datasheet does not state the connector.p. 8
On-air LEDLit while phantom power is on and pins 4-5 are open; shorting pins 4 and 5 (e.g. by a console's channel-on contacts) switches it off. It does not mute the mic
Circuit diagramPrinted in the manualp. 10
AwardRadio World / NAB "What's Cool" awardp. 2

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