Rode M3
Australian microphone company Rode have established themselves as one of the top mic manufacturers in the world. Their outstanding build quality, backed up by a 10 year warranty, and excellent clarity, makes them a popular choice for a multitude of recording assignments.
Here's what Rode say about the M3
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 and a stand mount, and can be powered via a 9V battery or 24-48V Phantom.
Technical Info
Acoustic principle: Permanently polarized condenser
Specifications
Directional pattern: Cardioid
Frequency range: 40Hz ~ 20kHz
Output impedance: 200 Ohms
Signal noise ratio din iec 651: 73dB SPL (per IEC651)
Equvalent noise: 21dbA SPL (a - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum SPL: 142dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1k Ohm load)
Sensitivity: -40dB+/-3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (6.3mV/Pa @ 94db SPL)
Dynamic range din iec 651: 121dB (per IEC651)
Power supply voltage: 1.6mA (battery)/6.5mA (48V Phantom Power)
Battery life: >200 hours
Output connection: 3 pin XLR
Weight without battery: 390g
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