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Rode M5 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Matched Pair

Small-diaphragm Matched Pair Cardioid Condenser Microphones
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Rode M5 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Matched Pair
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A Matched Pair of Microphones for Less!

If you're looking for a pair of affordable small-diaphragm condenser microphones, take a look at the RODE M5 Matched Pair cardioid condenser microphones. These mics give you the kind of performance that will exceed what you'd expect from condensers at this price point. M5s are excellent mics for recording and sound reinforcement. They work great with guitars, percussion, strings, woodwinds, brass, and more. This matched pair is also great for stereo recording techniques. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find out more about the RODE M5 Matched Pair of cardioid condenser mics.

A mic pair for all occasions

The exceptionally clear-sounding RODE M5 Matched Pair is ideal in the studio and onstage. A typical use of the M5 Matched Pair would be as drum overheads or recording high-hats. They're excellent mics for recording practically any instrument — guitar, flute, violin, saxophone, drums, you name it! And this precision-matched pair of condenser microphones is perfect for stereo XY and other stereo recording configurations.

All the accessories you need

Ensuring that the M5 Matched Pair is ready to go out of the box, RODE included a pair of windshields and stand mounts, so you have everything you need to get started. The WS5 windscreens are perfect for outdoor reinforcement needs.

Consistent quality from RODE

RODE Microphones was one of the earliest established manufacturers of professional and affordable recording-quality condenser microphones. Committed to offering the highest quality microphones possible for the dollar, RODE has developed a solid reputation among professional and project studios the world over for just that. In fact, their NT2-A won a series of accolades including "World's Best Studio Microphone" at the prestigious Frankfurt Musikmesse. With corporate headquarters and all manufacturing based in Australia, Sweetwater continues to see some of the highest quality, affordable microphones in existence from RODE Microphones.

RODE M5 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone Features:

  • Matched pair of small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones
  • 1/2-inch capsules
  • Heavy-duty ceramic-coated bodies
  • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
  • Includes 2 WS5 windshields
  • Includes 2 RM5 stand mounts
  • Requires +48V phantom power

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Mono/Stereo: Stereo Pair
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Diaphragm Size: 0.50" Capsule
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 140dB
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 75dB (A weighted)
  • Connector: XLR
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: 0.17 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: M5MP

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Reviews

Follow Up :: Video of M5 Recording
For some reason, the video on my last post did not upload. It's worth it to try again so you can hear when the M5 can do real time. See video.
Music background: Geezer Rocker - guitar, vocals, cello
Best Choir Mics
I purchased this to replace hanging choir mic because I wanted to place them on a mic stand and be able to adjust them on the fly for adults and children. My Sweetwater sales agent Zack informed me to roll off the low end which made the choir sound full.
Music background: Audio Engineer
Awesome
Awesome value for this condenser mic package
Perfect First Microphone to Get
I got the Rode M5 along with the Rode Stereo Bar, and a Focusrite Scarlett 4i4. I cannot recommend the Rode M5 enough. I absolutely love these mics. I primarily write music for orchestral instruments, and having a pair of pencil condensers for a piano is extremely nice. Amazing sound quality and extremely versatile. If you're looking to get your first microphone, absolutely get these; you will not regret it.
I wish I'd gotten these sooner
Ran a pair of these in ORTF last night 10' in front of an amplified jazz band. Big cabinets. Stupid loud. Turned the gain all the way down on a Tascam 70DR. No issues at all. Amazing stereo image; placed the acoustic instruments right where they should be in the sound stage. No overloading issues even with the mics pointing directly at the cabinets. Total adjustments needed to the sound before publishing? Normalize to raise the levels to -14dB LUFS. Nothing else. Pure clean sound, amazing low end pickup, no EQ needed. Highest recommendation.
Music background: 10 years hobby recording HS band performances