The R DE NT2-A is a professional large capsule (1") condenser microphone with variable pickup pattern, variable hi-pass filter and a variable pad. The R?DE NT2-A Large-Capsule Studio Condenser Microphone is a professional, one-inch condenser microphone with variable pick-up patterns, high-pass filter, and pad. 3 - 3-position switches located on the mic body provide selection of figure 8, cardioid, or omni polar pick-up patterns; from a flat response to either 80Hz or 40Hz high-pass filter; and pad adjustments of 0dB, -5dB, or -10dB attenuation. The heart of the NT2-A is the Australian-designed and manufactured Type HF1 dual-diaphragm capsule. The frequency and transient response of this new transducer has been voiced to complement todays modern recording techniques and yet still evoke the silky smooth character of the legendary microphones of the 50s and 60s. Includes a soft pouch and clip. The R?DE NT2-A represents an uncommon technical achievement. Many mics today look similar, with 1" capsules, a mesh head, and a cylindrical body. It is only when you look a little deeper and listen carefully that the major differences become apparent. If there werent differences, we would all buy $50.00 mics, and be very happy! Many microphones in the same category sell for thousands of dollars. The difference is that the costlier mics are made with the best parts and precision engineered. While these mics are superb, their smaller production volume makes them expensive. Theyre hand assembled with parts bought in small quantities R?DE has changed the industry by pioneering high quality volume production, investing in more design and tooling using the very finest components and capsules. R?DE still offers the NT2-A at a price that would be impossible using older techniques and technologies. Designed and manufactured at R?DEs new $10,000,000.00 facility in Sydney, the NT2-A incorporates the latest innovations in transducer design, coupled to R?DEs surface mount electronic...