Rode M3 Versatile End-Address Condenser Microphone
Rode M3 Versatile End-Address Condenser Microphone
The M3 Versatile End-Address Condenser Microphone from Rode is designed to be completely at home in the studio, on stage, or on location. It features a heavy-duty metal body and an internally shockmounted 1.3" condenser capsule. The mic can be powered with 24V or 48V phantom power or an internal 9V battery.The microphone's -10 dB and -20 dB level attenuator pad is selectable from inside the battery compartment and allows you to record loud sources like a snare drum or guitar amplifier.
A selectable high-pass filter is built into the microphone power switch that introduces a filter at 80 Hz and helps reduce low-frequency sounds and handling noise. The Rode M3 includes a windshield, a mic clip, and a zip pouch..
- Heavy-Duty Metal Body
- Internal Capsule Shockmount
- High Level of RF Rejection
- On-Mic Selectable High-Pass Filter
- Heat-Treated High-Strength Mesh Head
- 9V Battery, 24V or 48V Phantom Power
- Battery Status Indicator
- Includes Windshield and Mic Clip
- Zip Pouch
Rode M3 Versatile End-Address Condenser Microphone
The M3 Versatile End-Address Condenser Microphone from Rode is designed to be completely at home in the studio, on stage, or on location. It features a heavy-duty metal body and an internally shockmounted 1.3" condenser capsule. The mic can be powered with 24V or 48V phantom power or an internal 9V battery.
The microphone's -10 dB and -20 dB level attenuator pad is selectable from inside the battery compartment and allows you to record loud sources like a snare drum or guitar amplifier. A selectable high-pass filter is built into the microphone power switch that introduces a filter at 80 Hz and helps reduce low-frequency sounds and handling noise. The Rode M3 includes a windshield, a mic clip, and a zip pouch.
Battery or Phantom-Powered Condenser
The Rode M3 microphone can be powered by 24 to 48V phantom power or an internal 9V alkaline battery.Cardioid Polar Pattern
The microphone's cardioid polar pattern reduces off-axis noise and maximizes gain.-10 dB and -20 dB Pad Switch
A three-position pad switch maximizes headroom up to -10 dB and -20 dB.High-Pass Filter
A high-pass filter switch eliminates noise and hum at the lower frequency range.| Analog Performance | |
|---|---|
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Transducer | Condenser |
| Diaphragm | 1.3" / 33.02 mm |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Range | 40 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 21 dB A-Weighted |
| Maximum SPL | 142 dB SPL Peak |
| Pad | -10 dB -20 dB |
| THD | 1% |
| Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | -40 dB |
| Low-Cut Filter | @ 80 Hz |
| General | |
| Output Connectors | 1 x 3-Pin XLR |
| Operating Voltage | 24 to 48 V |
| Length | 8.86" / 225 mm |
| Diameter | 1.30" / 33 mm |
| Weight | 0.86 lb / 390 g |
| Packaging Info | |
| Package Weight | 1.56 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.9 x 5.2 x 3.05" |
In The Box
- 1 x Rode M3 Versatile End-Address Condenser Microphone
- 1 x Rode Stand Mount for NT3, 4, and Other Condenser Microphones
- 1 x WSM3 Windscreen
- 1 x Rode ZP1 Zip Pouch - for Rode S1, NT1-A, NT2-A, NT3, NT1000, NTG1 or Broadcaster microphones
- 1 x Limited 10-Year Warranty