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From Our Research Team:

Another cost-effective winner from RODE!

Stylish and modern, the M3 represents RODE's outstanding microphone technology and their continuation of bang-for-the-buck thinking. Built for studio, stage, and location work, the M3 is made from only the finest components, and delivers the sonic results demanded by engineers and musicians alike - and at a price that makes the M3 attainable by anyone. A permanently polarized condenser microphone, the M3 can be powered via its internal battery or by external phantom power. Its low self-noise, high fidelity performance, and value pricing make the M3 hard to beat.



RODE M3 Condenser Microphone at a Glance:

• Great for both studio and location work
  
• Permanently polarized condenser design with ultra-low noise
  
• Sturdy and versatile for your toughest gigs!

Great for both studio and location work
Stylish and modern, the M3 is a studio and location workhorse. With both 48V phantom and internal 9V battery operation, this RODE is at home anywhere.

Permanently polarized condenser design with ultra-low noise
The versatile M3 can be handheld or stand mounted microphone depending on your needs. It incorporates a true permanently polarized condenser (cardioid polar response) transducer with an ultra-low noise electronic circuit that has a high immunity to R.F. interference. An end address condenser microphone, the M3 features a heavy-duty metal body, category leading low self-noise, three stage pad(0, 10dB, 20dB), a battery status LED, and a high-pass filter.

Sturdy and versatile for your toughest gigs!
The RODE M3 incorporates a rugged welded and heat-treated mesh head and all metal body. An internal capsule shock mounting system keeps handling noise down. The M3 also comes complete with windshield and a stand mount.


RODE M3 Condenser Microphone Features:

• Acoustic principle: Permanently polarized condenser
  
• Directional pattern: Cardioid
  
• Frequency range: 40Hz-20kHz
  
• Output impedance: 200 ohms
  
• Signal noise ratio: 73dB SPL (per IEC651)
  
• Equivalent noise: 21dbA SPL (a - weighted per IEC651)
  
• Maximum SPL: 142dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kohm load)
  
• Sensitivity: -40dB+/-3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (6.3mV/Pa @ 94db SPL)
  
• Dynamic range din iec 651: 121dB (per IEC651)
  
• Power supply voltage: 1.6mA (battery)/6.5mA (48V Phantom Power)
  
• Battery life: >200 hours
  
• Output connection: 3 pin XLR
  
• Complete with windshield and a stand mount

The RODE M3 Condenser Microphone fits into almost any studio situation!

Specification Detail Microphone Type Condenser Polar Pattern Cardioid Frequency Response 40Hz-20kHz Max SPL 142 dB SPL Signal to Noise Ratio 73 dB SPL Self Noise 21 dB SPL Output Impedance 200 ohms Length 8.86" Diameter 1.3" Weight .86 lbs. Notes Bass Filter, Pad, 9V Battery Operation Manufacturer Part Number M3

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