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Audix OM5 Microphone
Audix OM5
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Rode M3 Microphone
Rode M3
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Shure SM57 Microphone
Shure SM57
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Shure SM58 Microphone
Shure SM58
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Editiorial reviews
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1 editorial reviews
If you’re looking for a new stage mic, it’s worth looking further afield than the usual models — as these classy examples prove!Read more
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Australian company Rode have a more-bang-for-the-buck reputation of turning out quality microphones at affordable prices. Their latest, the M3 (a small-diaphragm cardioid response, end-fire condenserRead more
This neat little mic is incredibly versatile — and it sounds a lot more expensive than it actually is.Read more
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Does the old studio staple microphone still cut the mustard in 2021?Read more
Musicians champion the Shure SM57, and all the praise is well deserved. This dynamic cardioid microphone can take a beating and withstand your loudest jam sessions.Read more
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3 editorial reviews
It might be coming up 60 years old now, but can the old stager of vocal microphones still keep up?Read more
Shure SM58: 5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Shure SM58 is championed by musicians from the stage or in the studio. No matter your recording needs, this mic is bound to meet them.Read more
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User rating
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3.8 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
2 %
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3.8 out of 5
62 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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3.8 out of 5
89 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
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3 stars
29 %
2 stars
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3.5 out of 5
294 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Technical details

Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneStage/performance microphoneStage/performance microphoneStage/performance microphone
Direction typeCardioidCardioidCardioidCardioid
Output impedance200.0 Ω
N/A
N/A
N/A
Receiver dynamic range
N/A
121.0 dB
N/A
N/A

Recording quality

Input impedance200.0 Ω200.0 Ω150.0 Ω150.0 Ω
Frequency range48 - 1900040 - 2000040 - 1500050 - 15000
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)
N/A
73.0 dB
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
-40.0 dB-56.0 dB-54.5 dB

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack

Dimensions

Height6.93 in1.3 in1.26 in
N/A
Depth2.09 in8.86 in6.18 in6.3 in
Weight10.83 oz13.76 oz10.02 oz10.56 oz
Width
N/A
1.3 in1.26 in2.0 in

Connectivity

Device interfaceXLR-3
Mini XLR
XLR-3
N/A
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
XLR outyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Headphone out
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

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