RODE Microphones M3 User Manual

M3

Instruction Manual

www.rodemic.com

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the M3

microphone.

The M3 was created to allow you to achieve the very

best results from both live performance and in the

studio.

One of the key features of the M3 is that it has been

designed with a switchable PAD and high pass fi lter,

which gives you greater control of the sound source.

It is battery operated to allow versatility with

locations as well as being manufactured in a sleek

contemporary black design.

Please take time to read through the manual provided

to help you get the very best from your M3.

For more information on the M3 and other

products, please visit www.rodemic.com.

Thank you for your purchase and please enjoy yet

another great product from

Peter Freedman

Microphones

Sydney, Australia

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Specifi cations

Acoustic Principle:

Directional
Pattern:

Frequency Range:

Output
Impedence:

Sensitivity:

Equivalent Noise:

Maximum Output:

Dynamic Range:

Maximum SPL:

Permanently Polarised
Condenser

Cardioid

40Hz ~ 20,000Hz
selectable High Pass Filter (HPF)
@ 80Hz 12dB/octave (see graph)

200Ω

-40dB ±3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz
(6.3mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL)

21dBA SPL
(A - weighted per IEC651)

+9.22dBu (@ 1% THD into 1kΩ)

121dB (per IEC651)

142dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into
1kΩ load)

Signal/Noise:

Power
Requirements:

Battery Life:

Output
Connection:

Net Weight:

Shipping Weight:

Dimensions:

73dB SPL (@ 1kHz, rel 1Pa)

1.6mA - battery

6.5mA - 48V Phantom Power

>20 0 hours

3 pin XLR, balanced output
between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-) and
Pin 1 (ground)

390g (no battery)

1,285g

Length - 225mm (8
Diameter - Ø33mm (1

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3/4

”)

5/16

”)

Specifi cations

Frequency Response

20

10

0

-10
dB re 1 V/Pa

-20

-30

20Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000

Polar Responses

+5.0

0.0

-2.0

-4.0

-6.0

-8.0

-10.0

-12.0

-14.0

-16.0

-18.0

-20.0

-22.0

-24.0

-25.0

90˚ 270˚

dB rel. 1V/Pa

Frequency:

500 Hz:
1000 Hz:
4000 Hz:

–

0˚

-2.0

-10.0

-20.0

180˚

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

• Designed and manufactured in Australia

• Full 10 year guarantee

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Contents

M3 Microphone

Pop Shield RM3 Mic Clip

Carry Case

Powering the M3

The M3 is suitable for a wide range of

applications. Recording, stage, and location work

are all well within the capabilities of this microphone.

Its low noise and full frequency response ensure the

sound quality is at a standard that is expected by

today’s musicians and engineers.

You may use either phantom power (see Specifi cations

- page 3) or 9V battery to operate your M3.

Phantom power (P48 & P24)

Most professional mixing consoles include a 48 volt

phantom power supply; if yours does not, a separate

one may be used. Whichever power supply or cables

you use, ensure they are professional units and are

working correctly.

Note: When using phantom power, a battery may be

in or out;

if a battery is installed it will not be utilised.

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