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M5

Matched Pair Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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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.

Key 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
What's in the Box
Matched Pair Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

1 x M5

Small-diaphragm Windshield

2 x WS5

Adjustable Mic Clip

2 x RM5

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PRECISION MATCHED PAIR

PRECISION MATCHED PAIR

CARDIOID POLAR PATTERN

CARDIOID POLAR PATTERN

ULTRA-LOW NOISE

ULTRA-LOW NOISE

10 YEAR WARRANTY

10 YEAR WARRANTY

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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)

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The RØDE Stereo Bar is a robust solution for mounting two microphones in a stereo array. Easily achieve complex recording arrays. Learn more here.
WS5
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WS5

The RØDE WS5 is a high-quality foam windshield that is designed to fit any RØDE small-diaphragm condenser microphone.
RM5
RM5
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RM5

The RM5 is a durable mic clip that is designed for mounting a variety of smaller RØDE microphones onto a stand.
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Stereo Bar
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Stereo Bar

The RØDE Stereo Bar is a robust solution for mounting two microphones in a stereo array. Easily achieve complex recording arrays. Learn more here.
WS5
WS5
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WS5

The RØDE WS5 is a high-quality foam windshield that is designed to fit any RØDE small-diaphragm condenser microphone.
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RM5

The RM5 is a durable mic clip that is designed for mounting a variety of smaller RØDE microphones onto a stand.
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