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Rode M3 vs Rode NT3

    1.3 in
    1.3 in
    Rode M3 Microphone
    Rode M3
      1.26 in
      1.26 in
      Rode NT3 Microphone
      Rode NT3
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      2
      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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      1 editorial reviews
      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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      User rating
      62
      3.8 out of 5
      62 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		8 %
      1 stars
      		1 %
      53
      4.1 out of 5
      53 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
      		7 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

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      Technical details

      Rode M3Rode M3
      Rode NT3Rode NT3
      Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneStudio microphone

      Recording quality

      Rode M3Rode M3
      Rode NT3Rode NT3
      Input impedance200.0 Ω200.0 Ω
      Sensitivity-40.0 dB-39.0 dB
      Frequency range40 - 2000020 - 20000

      Design

      Rode M3Rode M3
      Rode NT3Rode NT3
      Colour of productBlackSilver

      Dimensions

      Rode M3Rode M3
      Rode NT3Rode NT3
      Width1.3 in1.26 in
      Height1.3 in1.26 in
      Depth8.86 in8.11 in
      Weight13.76 oz13.09 oz

      Connectivity

      Rode M3Rode M3
      Rode NT3Rode NT3
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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