Rode M3 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Includes hard case, windshield and a stand mount. Can be phantom or battery powered.

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20 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

 

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Rode M3 Condenser Mic Customer Review

Feature:
With a switchable 10db and 20db pad and a highpass filter. This mic has everything you need. What's more, it can run off phantom power or a 9V battery! What more do you need? It comes with a sturdy case, pop filter and very firm mic clip. The mic is incredibly rugged too and should last you forever. To top this off, Rode also has a ten year warranty on the mic.

Quality:
Rode quality is superb. Even in Durban, with it's high humidity, I have seen almost no rust in the two years I've had this mic (there is some on the grill now, but that could easily happen from singing without the windshield)

Value:
I think Shure PG81s are probably better for the price but honestly, these come way ahead of the PG81 quality in my opinion and are much, much more versatile.

Desirability:
It's a Rode condenser. It's black :D It looks nice. A little on the big side but meh.

Sound:
The sound on this is absolutely perfect for pretty much every application I have used it in (and there are lots): Drum Overheads (recording and live), Electric Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Saxophone, Recorder, Violin, Cello, Podium/speech.

Ease of Use:
Well.. it's a mic. You plug it in and go. The pad switch is located inside the mic body so you need to unscrew the lower half to access it and you'll need a toothpick or screwdriver to switch it. Besides, this it takes ten seconds to have everything plugged in, mounted and running.

Support:
They do reply and give straight answers and are generally helpful. :) They did take a little while to reply though.

Overall:
I will be buying more M3s in the future and some of Rode's other products too. These are inexpensive and well worth it in terms of quality. Take care of them and they'll last forever.

Submitted: 11/12/2008

Style of Music: Alternative, Rock, Classical

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Blown away by the quality and clarity"

Feature:
I love the bonuses os having a high pass filter and a -20db and a -10db gain.

Quality:
The microphone feels solid and sturdy

Value:
Excellent value

Desirability:
I could'nt reccomend this mic more it really is a treat.

Sound:
I absolutly love the sound of this micrphone, it has a rich full sound when close miked . Plus its very clear , I sing in resturants and wine bars and since using this mic , the responce has been great. It gives a nice airly lift to my vocals and makes it a real joy to sing. It sounds a lot more expensive then it actually is.

Ease of Use:
Straight forward , I just put a 9v battery in the mic and switcth it on .

Support:
Great support from Rode

Overall:
I have used much more expensive mics but this macthes with all of them if not more

Submitted: 8/14/2008

Style of Music: ballads and easy listening

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The M3 is an extremely versatile microphone that is at home in the studio, on location, or wherever a low-noise wide-response cardioid condenser microphone is demanded.

An end address condenser microphone, the M3 features a heavy-duty metal body, category leading low self-noise, three stage PAD (O, -10db, -20db), a battery status LED and a High Pass Filter.

The M3 also comes complete with windshield and a stand mount, and can be powered via a 9V battery or 24-48V Phantom.

Technical Info

Acoustic principle: Permanently polarized condenser

Directional pattern: Cardioid

Frequency range: 40Hz ~ 20kHz

Output impedance: 200 Ohms

Signal noise ratio din iec 651: 73dB SPL (per IEC651)

Equvalent noise: 21dbA SPL (a - weighted per IEC651)

Maximum SPL: 142dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1k Ohm load)

Sensitivity: -40dB+/-3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (6.3mV/Pa @ 94db SPL)

Dynamic range din iec 651: 121dB (per IEC651)

Power supply voltage: 1.6mA (battery)/6.5mA (48V Phantom Power)

Battery life: >200 hours

Output connection: 3 pin XLR

Weight without battery: 390g
Great for tight spaces! This small-diaphragm condenser mic has a wide frequency response from 40Hz-20kHz and small footprint to get natural, accurate sound anywhere. It can be battery- or phantom-powered for easy placement, and the unidirectional pickup pattern lets you focus on a single audio source. Includes hard case, wind screen, and stand mount.
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