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Rode M3 Microphone
Rode M3
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Sennheiser e 904 Microphone
Sennheiser e 904
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Sennheiser e604 Microphone
Sennheiser e604
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Shure SM57 Microphone
Shure SM57
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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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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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3.8 out of 5
62 user ratings
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3.8 out of 5
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3.8 out of 5
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Technical details

Microphone typeStage/performance microphoneInstrument microphoneInstrument microphoneStage/performance microphone
Direction typeCardioidCardioidCardioidCardioid
Receiver dynamic range121.0 dB
N/A
N/A
N/A

Recording quality

Input impedance200.0 Ω350.0 Ω350.0 Ω150.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)73.0 dB
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity-40.0 dB
N/A
N/A
-56.0 dB
Frequency range40 - 2000040 - 1800040 - 1800040 - 15000

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack

Dimensions

Width1.3 in2.48 in2.32 in1.26 in
Height1.3 in2.48 in
N/A
1.26 in
Depth8.86 in1.61 in
N/A
6.18 in
Weight13.76 oz4.41 oz2.12 oz10.02 oz

Connectivity

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

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