A1MixMan
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Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
I own one and noticed that it has a little blue ring that looks like plastic, inside where you plug in the mic cord. I do not know if this is supposed to be there or if I need to remove it. Because of this I can't get the mic cord to click all the way in. I'm guessing I need to remove it but I want to be sure. Anyone know? Thanks! (sorry for the crappy pic) 
post edited by A1MixMan - 2011/03/26 17:17:47
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twisted6s
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 17:27:02
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There's no blue ring in mine
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 17:36:01
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No blue ring in mine either.
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A1MixMan
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 17:44:29
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And now there is no blue ring in mine either.
Thanks guys. Mic cord snapped right in.
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 17:45:13
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My Rode M1 has the blue ring. But my NT2-A doesn't! I've lost the little book that came with the M1 but I think it explained that the ring was so certain XLRs would fit properly. It is safe to remove it. Edit: just found it (back of quality assurance tickbox, not manual) "To ensure a quality, captive connection to most styles of XLR cable connectors, all Rode microphones are supplied with a rubber padding ring inside the XLR output socket. This blue ring can be simply removed if the XLR cable connector has trouble fitting into the socket."
post edited by backwoods - 2011/03/26 19:16:20
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 17:47:41
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twisted6s
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 17:47:43
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love that freakin' mic  inexpensive but effective
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 17:54:15
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My Rode NT1 never had a blue ring so it kind of explains why it's been a little strange around here...
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 17:59:32
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My NT-1 does not have a blue ring. Reading the manual... what a concept! 
post edited by daveny5 - 2011/03/26 18:01:24
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 18:42:49
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They are politely speaking about those old Neutrik connectors that needed a rubber O-ring to sit tightly.
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A1MixMan
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 19:08:33
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Cool thanks guys. I'm keeping it in the just in case.
I remember reading the manual when I bought the mic along time ago and didn't remember anything about the ring. Oh well.
And I agree it's a great mic for the price.
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Re:Anyone here own a Rode NT1-A mic? Now with picture.
2011/03/26 19:51:00
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No ring in mine.
Great mic - use it all the time.
On female vocals what out for sibilance around 7k.
I usually dip there 3-4dB just too tame it as once in recording it is hard to get out cleanly.
Mic also benefits from a valve pre-amp where is warms up nicely.
There is also a mod which u can get on Ebay by sending it away which is supposed to really make it sound good. Have not tried that myself.
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