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Rode M3 £89

Got vocals and instruments to record on a budget? Music Radar finds the one mic to record them all.

Future Music, Mon 3 Mar, 10:13 am UTC

The Rode M3: an ideal first microphone.

Manufacturer's description

An end address condenser microphone, the Rode 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 Rode M3 also comes complete with windshield and a stand mount, and can be powered via a 9V battery or 24-48V Phantom.

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MusicRadar rating

4 of 5

Pros

Decent quality at a budget price.

Cons

Fiddley position switch.

The bottom line

The M3 is a-value-for-money versatile performer that's a sound choice as a first mic.

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Specification Show

Price:: £89
Features:: Directional Pattern: Cardioid. Frequency Range: 40Hz ~ 20,000Hz. Selectable High Pass Filter: 80Hz 12dB/octave.Three stage selectable pad (0, -10dB, -20dB). Sensitivity: -40dB +/-3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz. Equivalent noise: 21dBA SPL (A - weighted per IEC651). Maximum Output: +9.22dBU (@ 1% THD 1k).Dynamic range: 121dB. Maximum SPL: 142dB (@ 1% THD into 1k). Signal/Noise: 73dB SPL (@1kHz, rel 1Pa).

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