Rode M3 Versatile End-address Condenser Microphone

Product details

The M3 highly versatile end-address condenser microphone is designed to excel in a wide variety of recording situations in the studio, on stage or on location. Featuring an internally shock-mounted 1/2-inch condenser capsule, the M3 can either be powered by P48 phantom power or an internal 9V battery. It offers the versatility of a selectable pad (-10dB, -20dB) and high-pass filter (80Hz), making it ideal for recording everything from electric guitar to vocals to drums.

Features:

• Versatile end-address condenser microphone
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Robust, all-metal body
• Selectable pad (-10dB, -20dB) and high-pass filter (80Hz)

Specifications

• Acoustic Principle
  Pressure gradient
• Active Electronics
  JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Capsule
  0.50"
• Address Type
  End
• Frequency Range
  40Hz - 20kHz (selectable high-pass filter @ 80Hz)
• Output Impedance
  200Ω
• Maximum SPL
  142dB SPL
• Maximum Output Level
  9.2mV (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
• Sensitivity
  -40.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (6.30mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted)
  21dBA
• Output Connection
  XLR
• Power Requirements
  9V battery, P24 or P48