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Description

The RØDE M3 is an extremely versatile, low-noise wide-response, small-diaphragm cardioid condenser than can save your bacon in a number of ways. For example, say you show up to record a gig and there's not enough phantom powered inputs left for miking an acoustic guitar or drum overheads. No sweat. Just an M3 or two, some 9V batteries, and you're good to go. Of course, if phantom power is not an issue and you're just looking for an affordable studio mic for acoustic guitars, drum overheads or percussive instruments that can capture the transients and highs with excellent sound quality, the M3 has got you covered.

An end-address condenser microphone, the RØDE M3 features a heavy-duty metal body, category-leading low self-noise, three-stage pad (O, –10dB, –20dB), a battery-status LED and high-pass filter.

The M3 microphone comes complete with windshield and standmount, and can be powered via a 9V battery or 24-48V phantom.
RODE M3 Multi-Powered Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Features

  • Heavy-duty metal body
  • Internal capsule shockmount
  • High level of RF rejection
  • Switched high pass filter @ 80Hz-12dB/Oct –10 and –20dB PAD)
  • Low handling noise
  • Heat-treated high-strength mesh head
  • Battery-status indicator
  • 9V battery power and 24–48V phantom power
  • Zippered microphone pouch, pop shield and RM3 Mic Clip included
  • Designed and manufactured in Australia
  • Full 10-year warranty after online registration

Specs

  • Acoustic Principle: Permanently Polarised Condenser
  • Directional Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Range: 40Hz–20,000Hz selectable High Pass Filter (HPF) @ 80Hz 12dB/octave
  • Sensitivity: -40dB +/-3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (6.3mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL)
  • Output Impedence: 200 ohms
  • Equivalent Noise: 21dBA SPL (A-weighted per IEC651)
  • Maximum Output +9.22dBu (@ 1% THD into 1 kohms)
  • Dynamic Range: 121dB (per IEC651)
  • Maximum SPL: 142dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohms load)
  • Signal/Noise: 73dB SPL (@ 1kHz, rel 1Pa)
  • Power Req.: 1.6mA - battery, 6.5mA - 48V phantom power
  • Battery Life: >200 hours
  • Output Connection: 3-pin XLR, balanced output between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-) and Pin 1 (ground)
  • Weight: 390 g (no battery)
    • Dimensions:
    • Length: 225 mm (8-3/4")
    • Diameter: 33 mm (1-5/16")

    Warranty

    One year warranty.

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