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Rode M3 £89

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Future Music, Mon 3 Mar 2008, 10:13 am UTC

The Rode M3: an ideal first microphone.

The Rode M3: an ideal first microphone.

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  • dezzmezz

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    6 weeks ago.

    User rating 4 of 5

    a great little mic, though i had no trouble accessing the switch with my fingers

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MusicRadar rating

4 of 5

Pros

Decent quality at a budget price.

Cons

Fiddley position switch.

Verdict

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

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M3

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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