Rode M3 Quick Start Guide

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M3

Multi Powered 3/4” Condenser Microphone

Multi Powered 1/2” Condenser Microphone

Features

• Heavy duty metal body

• Internal capsule shock mount

• High level of RF rejection

• Switched high pass fi lter @ 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

• Heavy-duty carry case, popshield and RM3 Mic Clip included

• Designed and manufactured in Australia

• Full 10 year warranty*

Specifi cations

Acoustic Principle Permanently Polarised

Condenser

Frequency Range 40Hz ~ 20,000Hz

selectable High Pass Filter
(HPF) @ 80Hz 12dB/octave

Output Impedence 200Ω Equivalent Noise 21dBA SPL

Maximum Output +9.22dBu

(@ 1% THD into 1kΩ)

Maximum SPL 142dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into

1kΩ load)

Power Req. 1.6mA - battery

6.5mA - 48V Phantom Power

Output Connection 3 pin XLR, balanced output

between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-)
and Pin 1 (ground)

Net Weight 390g (no battery) Shipping Weight 1,285g

Directional Pattern Cardioid

Sensitivity -40dB ±3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz

(6.3mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL)

(A - weighted per IEC651)

Dynamic Range 121dB (per IEC651)

Signal/Noise 73dB SPL (@ 1kHz, rel 1Pa)

Battery Life >200 hours

Dimensions Length - 225mm (8

Diameter - Ø33mm (1

3/4

”)

5/16

”)

*After online registration

Frequency Response Polar Pattern

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dB re 1 V/Pa

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20Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000

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dB rel. 1V/Pa

Frequency:

500 Hz:
1000 Hz:
4000 Hz:

Included Accessories

• RM3 stand mount

• WSM3 windshield

• RC3 case

Australia
107 Carnarvon st, Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia
Ph: [phone] Fx: [phone]

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www.rodemic.com

USA
6385 Rose Lane, Carpinteria CA 93013 USA
Ph: [phone] Fx: [phone]