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Rode M3 vs Shure SM57

    1.3 in
    1.3 in
    Rode M3 Microphone
    Rode M3
      1.26 in
      1.26 in
      Shure SM57 Microphone
      Shure SM57
      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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      2
      2 editorial reviews
      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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      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 %
      89
      3.8 out of 5
      89 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		29 %
      2 stars
      		7 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

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      Technical details

      Rode M3Rode M3
      Shure SM57Shure SM57
      Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneStage/performance microphone
      Direction typeCardioidCardioid

      Recording quality

      Rode M3Rode M3
      Shure SM57Shure SM57
      Input impedance200.0 Ω150.0 Ω
      Sensitivity-40.0 dB-56.0 dB
      Frequency range40 - 2000040 - 15000

      Design

      Rode M3Rode M3
      Shure SM57Shure SM57
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Rode M3Rode M3
      Shure SM57Shure SM57
      Width1.3 in1.26 in
      Height1.3 in1.26 in
      Depth8.86 in6.18 in
      Weight13.76 oz10.02 oz

      Connectivity

      Rode M3Rode M3
      Shure SM57Shure SM57
      Device interface
      Mini XLR
      		XLR-3
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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