RODE M3 Multi-Powered Condenser Studio Microphone

RODE M3 Multi-Powered Condenser Studio Microphone

The RODE M3 Multi-Powered Condenser Studio Microphone 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.

Key Features:

 Heavy duty metal body
• Internal capsule shock mount
• High level of RF rejection
• Switched high pass fi lter @ 80Hz-12dB/Oct
(-10 and -20dB PAD)
• Low handling noise
• Heat treated high-strength mesh head
• Battery status indicator
• 9V Battery Power and 24 - 48V phantom power

Acoustic Principle Permanently Polarised Condenser

Directional Pattern Cardioid

Frequency Range 40Hz ~ 20,000Hz selectable High Pass Filter (HPF) @ 80Hz 12dB/octave

Sensitivity -40dB ±3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (6.3mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL)

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

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

Dynamic Range 121dB (per IEC651)

Maximum SPL 142dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ 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