Overview
The Rode M5 is a compact ½” cardioid condenser microphone with low noise and a full frequency response. Rode 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 matt black finish. and is supplied with WS5 windshields and RM5 mic clip.
Key Features
- 1/2” capsule with gold-plated membrane
- Cardioid polar pattern
- All metal body
- Ultra-low noise
- State-of-the-art surface mount electronics
- Includes microphone clips and windshields
- 10 year extended warranty when you register your microphone
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
Output Impedance: 200O
Maximum SPL: 140dB SPL (@ 1kHz. 1% THD into 1KO load)
Maximum Output Level: 13.5mV
Sensitivity: -34.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (20.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) /- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 19dB-A
Power Option: 24V phantom power. 48V phantom power
Weight: 80g
Dimensions (HxW)mm = 100 x 20
Output: XLR Output
In The Box: 2 x M5 Matched Pairs. 2 x RM5 mic clip. 2 x WS5 Widshield
Note: Phantom Power Required