RODE M3 Multi Powered Cardioid Condenser Microphone

RODE M3 Multi Powered Cardioid 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 and a stand mount, and can be powered via a 9V battery or 24-48V Phantom.

• High quality condenser capsule with internal shock mount
• A switchable high pass fi lter allowing for low frequency attenuation
• A three-stage PAD (0, -10dB, -20dB) allowing for amplitude reduction
• Extremely low handling noise
• Rugged metal body construction
• Optional battery operation (9v), with LED battery status indicator
• Heavy-duty moulded fl ight case, windshield and microphone clip included
• Designed and manufactured in Australia
• Full 10 year warranty (after online product registration)

Specifications:

• Acoustic principle: Permanently polarised condenser 
• Directional pattern: Cardioid 
• Frequency range: 40Hz ~ 20kHz 
• Output impedance: 200O
• 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 1kO 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