M3 : Excellent value for money

10 years ago

Sound:In short,it sounds wonderful.Frequency response is flat,while the mic is capturing all the little nuances of your instrument or voice.Allthoug small diaphragm condensers are especially good with guitars,I found out that this mic excels at vocals.It gives my voice a warm timbre without changing the core characteristics of the sound.As all condensers,m3 is prone to the proximity effect (though not as much as most other mics).Placement is also important,as it is with every directional mic.Roll-off switch helps a lot especially if closemicing the sound source.

Built quality:As most rode products,this mic is built like a tank.It has fallen to the ground quite a few times,without any consequences.The clamp that is provided with the mic seems unbreakable.

Overall:An absolutely wonderful mic for its money.Not much mire to add really.

Image Rode M3

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Rode
  • Released in 2007
  • Average price : $104
  • Weight : 360g
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