RODE M3 Condenser Microphone

The M3 is an extremely versatile microphone that is at home in the studio, on location, or wherever a low-noise wide-response cardioid condenser microphone is demanded.

An end address condenser microphone, the M3 features a heavy-duty metal body, category leading low self-noise, three stage PAD (O, -10db, -20db), a battery status LED and a High Pass Filter.

The M3 also comes complete with windshield, stand mount and carry case and can be powered via a 9V battery or 24-48V Phantom.

• Rugged metal body
• Internal capsule shock mount
• Switchable High-Pass Filter @ 80Hz-12dB/Oct
• Three step PAD - Flat, -10dB and -20dB
• Low handling noise
• Acoustic Principle Permanently Polarised
  Condenser
• Frequency Range 40Hz ~ 20,000Hz
• selectable High Pass Filter
  (HPF) @ 80Hz 12dB/octave
• Heat treated high strength head mesh
• 9V battery power or 24/48V phantom power
• Heavy-duty carry case, popshield and RM3 Mic Clip included
• Battery status indicator
• Designed and manufactured in Australia
• Full 10 year warranty

Reviews:
"The M3 is hard to fault. It's versatile, projects an open midrange tone... and comes shipped as a total package that's competitively priced." - Audio Technology, 2007

"the M3 is a hugely flexible microphone that will produce a good result almost irrespective of the application for which you intend to use it. The inclusion of a pad switch and high-pass filter on a microphone of this type and cost is almost unprecedented" - DV247.com

"A well engineered microphone that is capable of handling just about anything, with a remarkable degree of competence for the price." - Sound on Sound, 2007
 

Output Impedence 200O Equivalent Noise 21dBA SPL
(A - weighted per IEC651)

Maximum Output +9.22dBu
(@ 1% THD into 1kO)

Dynamic Range 121dB (per IEC651)

Maximum SPL 142dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into
1kO load)

Signal/Noise 73dB SPL (@ 1kHz, rel 1Pa)

Power Req. 1.6mA - battery
6.5mA - 48V Phantom Power

Battery Life >200 hours

Output Connection 3 pin XLR, balanced output
between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-)
and Pin 1 (ground)

Dimensions Length - 225mm (8 3/4”)
Diameter - Ø33mm (1 5/16”)

Net Weight 390g (no battery) Shipping Weight 1,285g