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RODE M5 Compact 1/2" Condenser Microphone - Matched Pair

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Overview

Pencil power.

Matched pair of "pencil" microphones from RØDE. The M5 Matched Pair are an ideal microphone set for studio or live capture. Stereo live recordings of festivals or drum overheads in the studio are both excellent environments for this highly detailed microphone pairing.

Designed and made in Australia, the M5 is a compact ½" cardioid condenser microphone with low noise and a full frequency response. A result of many years' experience building the award-winning NT5 microphone, RØDE has succeeded in making a high-quality ˜pencil' style permanently polarized condenser that will impress even the most demanding of artists and engineers.

Ideal for studio recording and live on stage, the M5 is equally at home on a range of acoustic instruments, choirs, or anywhere you would employ a small diaphragm condenser microphone, either individually or as a stereo array.

This matched pair has been carefully selected to ensure a variation of no more than 1dB sensitivity between the microphones. A premium foiled certificate is supplied to verify the authenticity of the pair.

The M5 is finished with RØDE's proprietary ceramic coating which offers a sleek matte black finish, and is supplied with WS5 windshields and RM5 stand mounts.

Features

  • Affordable alternative to wildly expensive similar microphones
  • Closely matched pair
  • Low profile
  • Versatile

Order now and experience unprecedented spread and detail in your stereo recordings.

Specs

M5 Compact 1/2" Condenser Microphone - Matched Pair Specifications:

  • Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
  • Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
  • Capsule: 0.50"
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Address Type: End
  • Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz (selected HPF @ 0)
  • Output Impedance: 200?
  • Maximum SPL: 140dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1K? load)
  • Maximum Output Level: 13.5dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1K? load)
  • Sensitivity: -34.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (20.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
  • Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 19dB-A
  • Power Options: +24V phantom power+48V phantom power
  • Weight: 80.00gm
  • Dimensions: 100.00mmH x 20.00mmW x 20.00mmD
  • Dimensions: 100.00mmH x 20.00mmW x 20.00mmD
  • Output: XLR Output
  • Warranty: 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration here
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