Product Comparison: Rode M2 vs Rode M3

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Rode M2 Condenser Microphone

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Rode M3 Condenser Microphone

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General Specifications

Brand

Rode

Model

Origin

Australia

About the Product

The RODE M2 is a rugged live-performance condenser microphone designed to provide a full frequency response and premium performance on stage. The M2 provides a high quality alternative to dynamic microphones for live performance.

The RODE M3 is a highly versatile end-address condenser microphone, designed to be completely at home in the studio, on stage or on location. It is equally suitable as an instrument microphone for guitars, drums and percussion or even vocals.

Key Specs

Microphone Type

Condenser

Polar Pattern

Supercardioid

Cardioid

Minimum Frequency Response

35 Hz

40 Hz

Maximum Frequency Response

20 kHz

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Rode M2 Condenser Microphone

The M2 looks great and seems well made and comparable to other professional mics.
This microphone is superb, a real treat for all singers especially for this amazing price!
Lively, rich and full sound with great clarity.
Excellent build quality and a great feel in the hand.
Super mic, great build, fine quality sound and a great price.

Rode M3 Condenser Microphone

It gives good clear crisp vocals.
Nicely balanced sound with good sensitivity and low noise.
Excellent quality microphone at a reasonable price.
Nice mic on acoustic instruments. Pretty decent on vocals.
The microphone is well built, robust and functional.

Size & Weight

Height

7.36 in.

8.85 in.

Width

1.85 in.

1.3 in.

Depth

1.85 in.

1.3 in.

Weight

0.68 lbs.

0.86 lbs.

Features

Equivalent Noise Level

23 dBA

21 dBA

Maximum SPL

141 dB SPL

142 dB SPL

Output Impedance

50 Ω

200 Ω

Microphone Sensitivity

-44.0dB

-40.0dB

Interface

XLR

Power Options

+24V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface, +48V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface

+24V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface, +48V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface, 9V battery

Extras

Lockable on/off switch, All Metal Construction, High level of RF rejection, Low handling noise

All Metal Construction, Internal capsule shock mounting, High level of RF rejection, Battery status indicator

What customers say about "Features"

Rode M2 Condenser Microphone

It is heavy, robust and the switch can be locked.
It produces excellent sound on vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, and used on cymbals.
Feedback rejection is excellent for a live condenser, very rugged and really consistent tone.
It works great and produces excellent audio.
Lovely mic, sounds great. Good construction.

Rode M3 Condenser Microphone