RØDE
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.
Power Phantom P48 or P24.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −34 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 69%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 79%
- Self-noise
- 14 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 59%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 60%
- Max SPL
- 128 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 15%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 13%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 1998
vs 75 end-address condensers
More output than 66% of 75 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 104 end-address condensers
Quieter than 71% of 104 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 110 end-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 8% of 110 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
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
From the manual, p. 4. Approximate
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.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | HF2 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-noise | 14 dB(A)per IEC 651. "Equivalent Noise (A-weighted): 14 dB SPL"; the manual adds "per IEC651". | |
| Max SPL | 128 dB SPL1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm. "128dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)". | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 80 dBA-weighted, per IEC 651. "Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 80 dB". | |
| Dynamic range | 114 dBmore than; A-weighted. "Dynamic Range (A-weighted): >114dB SPL". | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohmalso 40 ohm, 2009 manual. "Output Impedance: 100Ω". The 2009 manual prints "Output Impedence: 40" (unit glyph missing). | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz". | |
| Powering | phantom P48 or P24"P48 (48V), P24 (24V) phantom supply". The manual's usage page says it "requires a 48V phantom supply". | |
| Current draw | 5 mAP48; also 4.5 mA, P24. "5 mA (P48) 4.5mA (P24)". | |
| Low cut | off, 75 Hz; 75 Hz"a selectable high-pass filter at 75Hz"; slope not stated. A toggle switch at the rear (manual, p. 7). | |
| Weight | 577 g"Weight (grams): 577"; the manual gives "Net Weight: 577gm". | p. 2 |
| Dimensions | 167 × 65 × 50 mm"Length: 167 Width: 65 Height: 50"; the drawing gives 50 mm diameter. | |
| Finish | stainless steel"Rugged stainless steel body". | p. 1 |
| Supplied accessories | RM2 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 filter | Internal pop filter | p. 1 |
| Max. output | +2 dBu (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm) | |
| Proximity effect | Emphasised proximity effect, tailored for broadcast voice | |
| Made in | Australia | |
| From the manual | ||
| Connector | XLR-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 LED | Lit 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 diagram | Printed in the manual | p. 10 |
| Award | Radio World / NAB "What's Cool" award | p. 2 |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 1998 | |
Documents
- Broadcaster datasheetBROADCASTER DS 02 FA
- Broadcaster Instruction Manual
- RØDE Broadcaster | RecordingHacks.com
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