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RODE M3 Versatile End-Address Condenser Microphone

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RODE M3 Versatile End-Address Condenser Microphone
Key Features
  • Heavy-Duty Metal Body
  • Internal Capsule Shockmount
  • High Level of RF Rejection
  • On-Mic Selectable High-Pass Filter
The M3 Versatile End-Address Condenser Microphone from Rode is designed to be completely at home in the studio, on stage, or on location. It features a heavy-duty metal body and an internally shockmounted 0.5" condenser capsule. The mic can be powered with 24V or 48V phantom power or an internal 9V battery.
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RODE M3 Overview

The M3 Versatile End-Address Condenser Microphone from Rode is designed to be completely at home in the studio, on stage, or on location. It features a heavy-duty metal body and an internally shockmounted 0.5" condenser capsule. The mic can be powered with 24V or 48V phantom power or an internal 9V battery.

The microphone's -10 dB and -20 dB level attenuator pad is selectable from inside the battery compartment and allows you to record loud sources like a snare drum or guitar amplifier. A selectable high-pass filter is built into the microphone power switch that introduces a filter at 80 Hz and helps reduce low-frequency sounds and handling noise. The Rode M3 includes a windshield, a mic clip, and a zip pouch.

Battery or Phantom-Powered Condenser
The Rode M3 microphone can be powered by 24 to 48V phantom power or an internal 9V alkaline battery.
Cardioid Polar Pattern
The microphone's cardioid polar pattern reduces off-axis noise and maximizes gain.
-10 dB and -20 dB Pad Switch
A three-position pad switch maximizes headroom up to -10 dB and -20 dB.
High-Pass Filter
A high-pass filter switch eliminates noise and hum at the lower frequency range.
UPC: 698813001033

RODE M3 Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Small Diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Controls
Low Cut/HPF
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
142 dB
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power Sources
Battery / Phantom Power
Microphone
Microphone Type
Small Diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Diaphragm
0.5" / 12.7 mm
Orientation
End Address
Controls
Low Cut/HPF
Pad
-10 dB
-20 dB
Filter & EQ
Low-Cut Filter: 80 Hz
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
142 dB
Sensitivity
-40 dB
Equivalent Noise Level
21 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power
Power Sources
Battery / Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
24 to 48 V (Phantom Power)
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Physical
Color
Black
Dimensions
ø: 1.3 x L: 8.86" / ø: 33 x L: 225 mm
Weight
0.86 lb / 390 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.56 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.9 x 5.2 x 3.05"

RODE M3 Reviews

Great Mic Until Its 5th Year

By Daniel
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-22

I use the M3 to record video voiceover, and this is my third M3 in 10 years. The first M3 worked for about 5 years and then the output level dropped to less than -50 dB regardless of the input level. Rode replaced it under warranty, and the replacement also worked about five years until it added a high-pitched noise during voice recording. Turning the switch off and on solved the noise problem temporarily. Since the problem was intermittent, I purchased my third M3 rather than return the second M3 to Rode. I've had the third M3 about a month and like the first two it performs as expected. Time will tell if the life of the third M3 will surpass the five-year limit of the first two.

Just an excellent Mic,

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-09-28

Just really clear. Zero self noise and perfect for normal video recording Well worth the $150

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