Rode M5 Matched Pair

Rode M5 Matched Pair - This is a pair of high-quality small diaphragm condenser microphones, designed for outstanding performance in a wide range of studio or live performance recording applications. 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 variety of acoustic instruments, choirs, or anywhere you would use a small diaphragm ('pencil') condenser microphone, whether individually or in a stereo array. Each matched pair has been carefully selected to ensure a sensitivity variation of no more than 1 dB between microphones and is supplied with WS5 windscreens and RM5 mounts.

Features:

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

Technical Specifications:

• Acoustic principle: Pressure gradient
• Active electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
• Capsule type: Cardioid
• Address type: End
• Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Output impedance: 200 Ω
• Max SPL: 140 dB SPL
• Max output level: +13.5 dBu
• Sensitivity: -34 dB re 1V/Pa (20mV @ 94 dB SPL) ± 2dB @ 1kHz
• Dynamic range: 121 dB SPL
• Equivalent noise level: 19 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 75 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)
• Power requirements: 24V and 48V
• Output connection: Balanced XLR output between pin 2 (+), pin 3 (-) and pin 1 (ground)
• Dimensions: 100 x 20 x 20 mm
• Weight: 80 g