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Rode M5 MP

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Designed and manufactured in Australia, the M5 is a compact 1/2 ?cardioid condenser microphone that is quiet and features full bandwidth. Thanks to the experience accumulated with the award-winning NT5 microphone, RØDE has succeeded in building an excellent, permanently polarized condenser pencil microphone that will impress even the most demanding artists and sound engineers. Ideal for the studio and the stage, the M5 stands out with acoustic instruments, backing vocals and in any situation where you would traditionally use a small diaphragm condenser microphone, in mono or stereo. Each paired pair is selected with the greatest care to guarantee a variation in sensitivity not exceeding 1dB between the microphones. Each couple comes with a certificate confirming the authenticity of the pair. The M5 comes with RØDE's special ceramic topcoat in matte black. Two WS5 wind protectors and two RM5 stand mounts are delivered with the pair of microphones.

Features
- Directivity: Cardioid
- Bandwidth: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Acoustic principle with pressure gradient
- Capsule: 0.50 "
- Output impedance: 200?
- Max level sound pressure (SPL): 140 dB (@ 1 kHz, 1% harmonic distortion into 1 kohm)
- Maximum output level: 13.5 dBu (@ 1 kHz, 1% harmonic distortion under 1 kohm)
- Sensitivity: -34 dB re 1 Volt / Pascal (20.00 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1 kHz
- Equivalent noise level (A-weighting): 19 dB-A
- Power supply: +48 V / +24 V phantom
- Output connector: XLR
- Included: 2x RM5 microphone clips, 2x WS5 windscreens
- Dimensions: 100 x 20 x 20 mm
- Weight: 80 g
Brand reference number: R100214

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Used by a violin student in a higher music conservatory. These incredibly inexpensive microphones compared to their quality not only allow the musician to evolve in the subtle awareness of their constantly evolving and perpetually experimenting playing, but also, thanks to their perfect stereo quality, to realize what the audience perceives, what listeners perceive during a live performance, a concert. So indispensable microphones.
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Posted on 13/04/2020
By Jean-francois L.
This microphone is used in a church to capture the voice of a small choir and broadcast it through the speakers. The result is perfect. However, care must be taken to be moderate with the gain setting as these microphones are very sensitive. The only drawback is that there is no switch to mute the sound when the choir is not singing.
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Posted on 11/10/2023
By Pascal Lefebvre-Albaret
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Paired microphones at a very affordable price and yet very effective. I use them to record or broadcast; so far, I have tested and approved them on: - choir - brass band - big band - pipe organ
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Posted on 12/12/2023
By Tonton_Babar
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2 pairs purchased to sound a choir, upon unpacking they are compact and light, it should do the job at the top of a boom pole... Can't wait to test them in action!
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Posted on 22/02/2020
By Catherine G.
Excellent value for money, very good microphone for recording an acoustic guitar
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Posted on 02/06/2021
By Karl Scotton
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Very decent microphones for this budget These Rode M5 sdc are the low-cost version of their big brother NT5. The capsule is no longer a true condenser but an electret and is not interchangeable, the electronics, a bit noisier (19 db) while remaining at a very good level, lose sensitivity. But we keep the very good build quality of Rode. Used in ORTF, XY and AB recording on an acoustic guitar, you get a very decent sound: the bass is very clean and well defined, the mids are a bit recessed (small dip around 2kz 3kz) and the treble does not shine too much. This gives something quite neutral that can be easily improved with an EQ. The Lewitt LCT 040 that I was able to test beforehand are more flattering and offer an openness that these Rode M5 do not have. Too bad, I did not keep the LCT 040 one of the two suffered from a big Buzz which strangely was not detected by the after-sales service? According to them, it came from my installation which I had of course taken care to check beforehand (cables, preamp). These two Rode M5 work wonderfully on the other hand and what does not spoil anything, they benefit from a 10-year warranty extension (via Rode site). These two microphones are rather good for their price (149€) and are very suitable for amateur recordings in a home studio setting. If you want better, you will have to double the budget and maybe turn to the Rode NT5 or Oktava MK 012 or even rob a bank to afford a pair of Neumann KM 184.... (Show more)
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Posted on 26/03/2021
By ALAIN WECKENMANN
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Very decent microphones for this budget These Rode M5 sdc are the low-cost version of their big brother NT5. The capsule is no longer a true condenser but an electret and is not interchangeable, the electronics, a bit noisier (19 db) while remaining at a very good level, lose sensitivity. But we keep the very good build quality of Rode. Used in ORTF, XY, and AB recording on an acoustic guitar, you get a very decent sound: the bass is very clean and well defined, the mids are a bit recessed (small dip around 2kz 3kz) and the treble does not shine too much. This gives something quite neutral that can be easily improved with an EQ. The Lewiit LCT 040 that I tested beforehand are more flattering and offer an openness that these Rode M5 do not have. Too bad, I did not keep the LCT 040, one of the two suffered from a big buzz that strangely was not detected by customer service? According to them, it came from my setup which I had of course taken care to check beforehand (cables, preamp). These two Rode M5 work wonderfully and what does not spoil anything, they benefit from a 10-year warranty extension (via Rode's website). These two microphones are rather good for their price (€149) and are very suitable for amateur recordings in a home studio setting. If you want better, you will have to double the budget and maybe look towards the Rode NT5 or Oktava MK 012 or even rob a bank to afford a pair of Neumann KM 184.... (Show more)
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Posted on 22/03/2021
By Alain W.
Microphones that work very well for amplifying a small choir. ONT pair setup. Good results
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Posted on 31/12/2021
By Paul-Alexandre Garreau
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Very good product that proved useful and effective following the seller's advice.
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Posted on 31/03/2022
By frédy KACY
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I expected better. Bought for recording acoustic guitars and small percussion instruments, the sound is very decent but a bit dull for my taste. I would have liked more brightness like the higher-end models but much more from Rode. Otherwise, it does its job, no more no less. It remains a good value for money for the home studio.
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Posted on 19/03/2024
By Laurent H.
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