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Rode M3 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

This heavy-duty, versatile condenser mic functions well in any application. 23 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Manufacturer's Description for Rode M3 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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. zZounds is an authorized dealer of RODE products.
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
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 4 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 15 x 12 x 5 in
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"Blown away by the quality and clarity"
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. Feature: I love the bonuses os having a high pass filter and a -20db and a -10db gain. Ease of Use: Straight forward , I just put a 9v battery in the mic and switcth it on . Quality: The microphone feels solid and sturdy Value: Excellent value Manufacturer Support: Great support from Rode The Wow Factor: I could'nt reccomend this mic more it really is a treat. Overall: I have used much more expensive mics but this macthes with all of them if not more
Style of Music: ballads and easy listening
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Rode M3 Condenser Mic Customer Review
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. 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. 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. 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. Manufacturer Support: They do reply and give straight answers and are generally helpful. :) They did take a little while to reply though. The Wow Factor: It's a Rode condenser. It's black :D It looks nice. A little on the big side but meh. 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.
Style of Music: Alternative, Rock, Classical
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