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Rode M3 Microphone
Rode M3
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Rode NT3 Microphone
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Rode NT5 Microphone
Rode NT5
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Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
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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A true condenser studio mic from Down Under, provides quality on a budget. Hugh Robjohns checks out the Rode NT3.Read more
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Do you prefer doing stereo recordings with two separate mics or with one dual-capsule mic? With their NT4 and NT5 models, Rode cater for both techniques.Read more
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User rating
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3.8 out of 5
62 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
1 %
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4.1 out of 5
53 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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2 stars
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3.7 out of 5
76 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Technical details

Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneStudio microphoneStudio microphone
Direction typeCardioid
N/A
N/A
Receiver dynamic range121.0 dB
N/A
N/A

Recording quality

Input impedance200.0 Ω200.0 Ω100.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)73.0 dB
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity-40.0 dB-39.0 dB-38.0 dB
Frequency range40 - 2000020 - 2000020 - 20000

Design

Colour of productBlackSilverSilver

Dimensions

Width1.3 in1.26 in0.79 in
Height1.3 in1.26 in0.79 in
Depth8.86 in8.11 in4.65 in
Weight13.76 oz13.09 oz3.56 oz

Connectivity

Device interface
Mini XLR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired

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