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Rode M3

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User ratings:
61
3.9 out of 5
61 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
1 %
Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
2
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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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Pros

  • technical specifications are good for this kind of mic at this kind of price
  • soft
  • smooth without being flat and dynamic

Cons

  • another three-position slide switch
  • M3 power supply only has to charge the mic preamp
  • Perhaps a bit heavy for a mic stand anemic

Key specs

  • Stage/performance microphone
  • Cardioid
  • Battery
  • Wired
  • 200 Ω
  • -40 dB
  • 40, 20000 Hz

Rode M3 - Pros & Cons

Rode M3

Pros

  • technical specifications are good for this kind of mic at this kind of price
  • soft
  • smooth without being flat and dynamic
  • Solid construction
  • good finish that inspires confidence
  • M3 is exceptionally good for the price
  • sounds clean
  • crisp
  • full-bodied and smooth
  • Gentle presence peak for subtle air

Cons

  • another three-position slide switch
  • M3 power supply only has to charge the mic preamp
  • Perhaps a bit heavy for a mic stand anemic
  • Struggles to cut through on stage vocals
  • battery is not used if phantom power is detected on the connecting cable
  • low battery power

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Rode M3 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeStage/performance microphone
Direction typeCardioid
Receiver dynamic range121.0 dB
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
Device interface
Mini XLR
Connectivity technologyWired
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Recording quality
Input impedance200.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)73.0 dB
Sensitivity-40.0 dB
Frequency range40 - 20000
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Dimensions
Width1.3 in
Height1.3 in
Depth8.86 in
Weight13.76 oz
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Power
Power sourceBattery

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