The RDE K2 is the result of designing and building 1000's of valve microphones. The K2's HF-1 capsule is the pinnacle of transducer technology. The sound quality combines modern wide dynamic range, ultra low noise, and class A valve circuitry with the character and subtleties of the legendary 50's mics. Its large 1" capsule with gold sputtered diaphragm and internal shock mounting is maintained to prevent shakes and unwanted noise. The K2 has hand-selected and graded 6922 twin-triode valve and a dedicated Power Supply that controls continuously variable polar patterns from omni, cardiod, to figure 8. Product Features in Detail Dual 1 gold sputtered diaphragmThe RDE K2 is a premium valve condenser microphone featuring dual 1 gold sputtered diaphragms. Infinitely variable control of the polar pattern from omnidirectional through cardioid and bidirectional/figure-8 provides the freedom and flexibility to excel in any recording situation. High-performance specifications (including a maximum SPL of 162dB) High-performance specifications (including a maximum SPL of 162dB) are combined with the character and subtleties of the legendary mics of the 1950s to provide a microphone that not only provides world-class vocals but is perfectly at home recording a wide range of instruments both up-close or in a wider room capacity. SM2 shock mount, dust cover, microphone cable and DVD Supplied with the SM2 shock mount, dust cover, Rugged Microphone Case, and microphone cable. Designed and made in Australia The RDE K2 microphone is designed and made in Australia.