RODE M3 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
- End-address cardioid condenser microphone for the studio, the stage, or location work
- Runs on P24 or P48 phantom power or an internal 9V battery
- Selectable −10 dB and −20 dB pad and an 80 Hz high-pass filter
$159.00 USD
Availability: In Stock
RODE M3 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The RODE M3 is an end-address cardioid condenser microphone for the studio, the stage, or location work. It suits sources from electric guitar and drums to vocals.
A 1/2-inch condenser capsule sits on an internal shock mount inside an all-metal body. The mic runs on P24 or P48 phantom power or an internal 9V battery.
A selectable −10 dB or −20 dB pad and an 80 Hz high-pass filter are on board.
Good to Know
A 9V battery is not in the box.
Features
- Cardioid pickup
- All-metal body with a heat-treated mesh head
- Internally shock-mounted 1/2-inch capsule
- −10 dB and −20 dB pad
- 80 Hz high-pass filter
- 10-year warranty
About RODE
RODE designs and manufactures their products at their headquarters in Sydney, Australia, with an international team of more than 800 people across electronics engineering, acoustics, toolmaking, metal production, and assembly. They trace their roots to Freedman Electronics, which opened in Sydney in 1967.
What's Included
- M3 microphone
- RM3 mic clip
- Windshield
- Padded zip pouch
Specifications
| Acoustic Principle | Pressure gradient |
|---|---|
| Active Electronics | JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer |
| Capsule | 0.50″ |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Address Type | End |
| Frequency Range | 40 Hz – 20 kHz (selectable high-pass filter at 80 Hz) |
| Output Impedance | 200 Ω |
| Maximum SPL | 142 dB SPL |
| Sensitivity | −40 dB |
| Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted) | 21 dBA |
| Power Requirements | 9V battery, P24, or P48 |
| Output Connection | XLR |
| Weight | 390 g (13.76 oz) |
| Dimensions | 225 mm (H) × 33 mm (W) × 33 mm (D) 8.86 in × 1.30 in × 1.30 in |
| Warranty | 10 years |
