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Studio and Location Multi Powered Condenser Microphone
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Studio and Location Multi Powered 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.
  • Rugged metal body
  • Internal capsule shock mount
  • Switchable High-Pass Filter @ 80Hz-12dB/Oct
  • Three step PAD - Flat, -10dB and -20dB
  • Low handling noise
  • Heat treated high strength head mesh
  • 9V battery power or 24/48V phantom power
  • Battery status indicator
Power P48 (48V), P24 (24V) phantom supply or 9V battery
Acoustic Principle Pressure gradient
Directional Pattern Cardioid
Frequency range 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Output impedance 200Ω
Signal noise ratio 73 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Equivalent noise 21 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum SPL 142dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Maximum output voltage +9.22dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Sensitivity -40 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (10 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 3 dB @ 1kHz
Weight 390gm
Dimensions 225mmH x 33mmW x 33mmD
Reviews
"The M3 is hard to fault. It's versatile, projects an open midrange tone... and comes shipped as a total package that's competitively priced." - Audio Technology, 2007

"the M3 is a hugely flexible microphone that will produce a good result almost irrespective of the application for which you intend to use it. The inclusion of a pad switch and high-pass filter on a microphone of this type and cost is almost unprecedented" - DV247.com

"A well engineered microphone that is capable of handling just about anything, with a remarkable degree of competence for the price." - Sound on Sound, 2007

M3 with all accessories
Included Accessories
Rugged carry case, RM3 stand mount and WSM3 wind shield

Optional Accessories
DS1 desk stand and Tripod
RØDE M3M3 with supplied accessoriesM3 on DS1 desk standM3 with acoustic guitar
RØDE M3M3 with supplied accessoriesM3 on DS1 desk standM3 with acoustic guitar
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M3 on amplifierM3 on drumsPolar PatternFrequency Response
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