Rode M3 Dual Powered Condenser Microphone
The Rode M3 is a Studio and Location Multi Powered Condenser Microphone with cardioid polar response.
The Rode 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 offers 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 48V Phantom.
Rode M3 Main Features
- Permanently polarised condenser
- Heavy duty metal body
- Internal capsule shock mount
- High level of RF rejection
- Switched high pass filter @ 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
- Designed and manufactured in Australia
- Full 10 year guarantee
M3 Frequency Response

Polar Pattern

Specification
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Acoustic principle
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Permanently Polarised Condenser
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Directional pattern
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Cardioid
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Frequency range
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40Hz ~ 20,000Hz selectable High Pass Filter (HPF)@80Hz 12dB/octave
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Output impedence
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200
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Sensitivity
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-40dB +/-3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (6.3mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL)
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Equivalent noise
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21dBA SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
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Maximum output
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+9.22dBu (@ 1% THD into 1k)
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Dynamic range
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121dB (per IEC651)
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Maximum SPL
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142dB (@ 1% THD into 1k)
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Signal/Noise
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73dB SPL (@1kHz, rel 1Pa)
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Power requirements
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9V battery P48
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Battery life
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>200 hours
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Output connection
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3 pin XLR, balanced output between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3(-) and Pin 1 (ground)
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Net weight
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390g (no battery)
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Shipping weight
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1,285g
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Microphone dimensions
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Length - 225mm (8-3/4") Diameter - 33mm (1-5/16")
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Included Accessories
The Rode M3 microphone comes complete with the accessories pictured below [windshield, stand mount and sturdy case]

Inta Audio recommends the Rode M3 Condenser Microphone by Rode
The Rode M3 Condenser Microphone offers great value for money, features, build quality and reliability.