M5 MP : Brilliant mics for the money.

10 years ago

I'm not a big fan of Rode mics normally. I've found their large diaphragm mics to be too spotty and distorted in the top end.

However, these are great mics for the money. I needed some backup mics for sessions with lots of musicians.

These don't have a bunch of character but that's exactly what I wanted from them.

They are quite hot and don't have pads which is a shame because it precludes them from being used on anything too loud. They can handle the SPL as far as I can tell but overload most preamps.

Image Rode M5 MP

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Rode
  • Released in 2013
  • Average price : $184
  • Weight : 80g
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