Rode M5 Small-Diaphragm Matched Pair Cardioid Condenser Microphones

SKU: M5MP
Sale price$199.99 USD Regular price$269.00 USD

The M5 is a high-quality matched pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones designed for stunning performance in a wide range of recording applications in the studio or on stage. Featuring a 1/2-inch gold-sputtered cardioid condenser capsule with very low noise and a full frequency response, the M5 is equally at home on a range of acoustic instruments, choirs, or anywhere you would employ a small-diaphragm ('pencil') condenser microphone, either individually or in a stereo array. Each matched pair has been carefully selected to ensure a variation of no more than 1dB sensitivity between the microphones and is supplied with WS5 windshields and RM5 stand mounts.

FEATURES:

  • Matched of pair small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones
  • 1/2-inch gold-sputtered capsules
  • Carefully selected pair with no more than 1dB sensitivity variation
  • Very low noise and full frequency response
  • Includes microphone clips and windshields
  • 10-year warranty

SPECS:

  • Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
  • Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Range: 20Hz ~ 20kHz
  • Output Impedance: 200Ω
  • Equivalent Noise: 19 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)
  • Maximum Output Level: +13.5 dBu
  • Sensitivity: -34 dB re 1V/Pa (20mV @ 94 dB SPL) ± 2dB @ 1kHz
  • Dynamic Range: 121 dB SPL
  • Maximum SPL: 140 dB SPL
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 75 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)
  • Power Requirements: P24 and P48
  • Output Connection: XLR Balanced output between pin 2 (+), pin 3 (-) and pin 1 (ground)