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Rode M3 Microphone
Rode M3
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Sennheiser MD 431 Microphone
Sennheiser MD 431
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Shure SM57 Microphone
Shure SM57
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Shure SM58 Microphone
Shure SM58
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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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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3 editorial reviews
It might be coming up 60 years old now, but can the old stager of vocal microphones still keep up?Read more
Shure SM58: 5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Shure SM58 is championed by musicians from the stage or in the studio. No matter your recording needs, this mic is bound to meet them.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 %
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4.3 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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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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3.5 out of 5
294 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
39 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
3 %

Recording quality

Input impedance200.0 Ω250.0 Ω150.0 Ω150.0 Ω
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)73.0 dB
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Sensitivity-40.0 dB
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-56.0 dB-54.5 dB
Frequency range40 - 2000040 - 1600040 - 1500050 - 15000

Dimensions

Width1.3 in7.87 in1.26 in2.0 in
Height1.3 in1.93 in1.26 in
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Depth8.86 in1.93 in6.18 in6.3 in
Weight13.76 oz8.82 oz10.02 oz10.56 oz

Connectivity

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