RODE Microphones NT4 - Manual (Page 9)

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• Sound quality is of course subjective and ‘your
sound’ will be achieved by experimenting. We
suggest that you begin with EQ set FLAT/OFF (no
boost or cut).
• Remember that EQ cannot change the acoustic
properties of a room. In a studio recording
situation, you should try placing absorbent or
refl ective panels/material in various positions within
the vicinity of the sound source and microphone.
The positioning of the microphone also has
dramatic effect on the sound quality.
• The best way to assess your recording
environment, is to listen to the ‘unplugged’ sound
you wish to record (use your ears). Remember that
no amount of EQ can correct a ‘bad’ sounding
instrument, voice or recording environment. Any
further desired modifi cation of sound can then be
undertaken with the EQ.
Some of the (many) potential applications of the
NT4 might be:
• Drums/Percussion: As an XY stereo overhead
for the recording of drum kits. Simply positioned
at the rear of the kit in the centre behind the
drummer and angled down towards the drums, the
NT4 produces a ‘real’ sounding kit. This method
is very quick and easy. There is no need to worry