Video: https://youtu.be/jPdlS-HmmXE HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/ntk Electric Guitar Demo: https://podcastage.com/rev/ntkdemoToday i review the Rode NTK, a relatively affordable tube microphone which offers a very clear sound. This is pretty bare bones with a single polar pattern, no high pass filters, and no pads. However, it offers a low self noise of 12dBa, and a max SPL of 158dB.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: ~1:00Boosted in Post: +6dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response : 20Hz - 20khzSensitivity: -38dBSelf Noise: 12dBAMax SPL: 158dBImpedance: 200 OhmsBuy the Rode NTK (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/rodentkSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rodentkB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/48W4lvCBuy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon:  https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDFThomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:24 - What’s in the Box00:58 - Build Quality / Walkthrough02:01 - Specifications02:14 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)02:33 - Plosive Test02:44 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test03:07 - Background Noise Test 03:24 - Untreated Room Test03:45 - Shock Rejection Test 04:02 - Mic Resonance Tap Test04:17 -  High End Preamp Demo05:15 - Intro to Comparison05:46 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison06:10 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison06:40 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison07:12 - Avantone CV12 Comparison07:46 - Rode NT2a Comparison08:22 - Rode K2 Comparison08:55 - MXL Revelation II Comparison09:34 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison10:15 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison10:55 - Music Test12:38 - Pros & Cons14:00 - Overall Thoughts15:28 - Recommendation16:36 - Outro