RODE M3

The RODE M3 is a highly versatile end-address condenser microphone, designed to be completely at home in the studio, on stage or on location. It is equally suitable as an instrument microphone for guitars, drums and percussion or even vocals. Cardioid polar pattern ensures the sound is picked up in one direction only while suppressing surrounding noise. The M3 features internally shock mounted 1/2" condenser capsule mounted for end-address.
A -10dB and -20dB level attenuator (pad), selectable from inside the battery compartment, allows recording of loud sound sources, such as a guitar amplifier or snare drum. A high-pass filter selectable on the microphone power switch introduces a filter at 80Hz to reduce low-frequency sounds and handling noise.

Specifications:
Acoustic Principle:
Pressure Gradient
Polar Pattern:
Cardioid
Capsule:
1/2"
Frequency Range:
40Hz ~ 20kHz (selected HPF @80Hz)
Output Impedance:
200 Ohm
Sensitivity:
44.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (6.30mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 2dB @ 1kHz
Maximum SPL:
142dBSPL
Maximum Output Level:
9.2mV (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1K? load)
Equivalent Noise Level:
21dbA
Power Options:
48V phantom power
9V battery
Connector:
XLR
Dimensions:
33 x 225 x 33mm
Weight:
390g