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Rode M5 Matched Pair,Black
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Recommended Uses For Product | Streaming, Singing |
Brand | Rode |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Connector Type | XLR |
Special Feature | Stand |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Color | Black |
Included Components | microphone |
Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
Audio Sensitivity | 1 dB |
About this item
- Small-diaphragm Matched Pair Cardioid Condenser Microphones
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Price | $199.00$199.00 | $59.00$59.00 | $99.00$99.00 | -37% $219.00$219.00 List: $349.00 | $399.00$399.00 |
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Customer Ratings | |||||
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Sound quality | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.0 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | XLR | Wired | Bluetooth |
connector type | XLR | XLR | XLR | — | USB Type-C |
model number | M5MP | C-2 | PODMIC | Rodent5single | WIPRO |
material | Brass | Metal | Alloy Steel | — | — |
audio sensitivity | 1 decibels | -41 decibels | -57 decibels | -38 decibels | 123.5 decibels |
frequency range | 20Hz ~ 20kHz | — | 20Hz ~ 20kHz | 20Hz - 20kHz | — |
impedance | 200 ohm | — | 320 ohm | 100 ohm | — |
noise level | 19 decibels | 136 decibels | — | 16 decibels | 22 decibels |
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Product information
Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 16 x 5 x 12 inches |
ASIN | B00GJW0JGI |
Item model number | M5MP |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,634 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #55 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 1, 2014 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Connector Type | XLR |
Material Type | Brass |
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Customer Review: Great live cymbal overheads
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Product Description
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.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the microphone. For example, they mention that it sounds fantastic for the price, it's very clear and detailed and that the instructions are well written and informative. They also appreciate the ease of setup and the fact that the mics can be configured in different ways. Customers are also impresseded with the performance.
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Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They say it has excellent sound, a nice noise floor, and is bright and perfect for over-head mic-ing of cymbals. However, some customers say the Rode M5 has a richer tone and more clarity.
"...So far, the recordings I've made have sounded fantastic, without any compression or limiting, and minimal frequency sculpting...." Read more
"...using before I got these were very good but the Rode M5 has a more richer tone and more clarity. The price for these microphones was reasonable too...." Read more
"...on choir size and location, and obviously transmit crisp and clear sound...even when using our rather old sound board and unique Zooming..." Read more
"...They are "bright" sounding and perfect for over-head mic-ing of cymbals (which is what I am using them for)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the microphones. They mention that they are amazing, nice, and well made. Some say that the quality is excellent and the mics are great for choirs.
"These mike are really good. I play classical guitar and record my compositions...." Read more
"...We are most pleased.The mics look good, can easily be configured in different ways depending on choir size and location, and obviously..." Read more
"...They are "bright" sounding and perfect for over-head mic-ing of cymbals (which is what I am using them for)...." Read more
"...A well done product, just not musical in my opinion.Looking for a bargain that is a surprise? The Sterling Audio ST51 is a good value...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the microphone. They mention that it is affordable and of high quality. Some say that the build quality is excellent and the sound is fantastic for the price.
"...The price for these microphones was reasonable too. I am very satisfied with this purchase." Read more
"...I can easily recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced pair of overheads." Read more
"...The M5's are a great value at $200/pair, sound very neutral, slightly warm, without the shrill high end that is apparent in many inexpensive..." Read more
"...more expensive options -- these little M5's seemed like a relatively inexpensive entry into this for me...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the crispness of the microphone. They mention it's very clear, detailed, and articulate. They also appreciate the frequency response and say it gives an honest and lifelike representation of the source. Overall, customers are happy with the product's crispness.
"...I'm really impressed with the frequency response and crispness...." Read more
"...these were very good but the Rode M5 has a more richer tone and more clarity. The price for these microphones was reasonable too...." Read more
"...in different ways depending on choir size and location, and obviously transmit crisp and clear sound...even when using our rather old sound board..." Read more
"...Very clear and detailed, don't require too much mic preamp gain, and give a very honest and articulate representation of the source...." Read more
Customers find the microphone easy to setup. They mention the instructions are well written and informative. Customers also appreciate the small size and the ability to configure the mics in different ways. They appreciate the good accessories and documentation.
"...We are most pleased.The mics look good, can easily be configured in different ways depending on choir size and location, and obviously..." Read more
"...Very clear and detailed, don't require too much mic preamp gain, and give a very honest and articulate representation of the source...." Read more
"...Positive Aspects: nice fit and finish, great packaging, good accessories and documentation...." Read more
"...I highly recommend these for school assemblies. They are small and easy to set up...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the microphone. For example, they mention it works well, it has a solid construction, and it sounds good.
"...They work very well for this purpose, and have greatly improved the audio quality on our livestream...." Read more
"...plate missing off of it which really pissed me off even though the mic works fine...." Read more
"Works well on grand piano..." Read more
"Works pretty well for a group of singers...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the microphone. They mention that it is small and easy to set up. Some appreciate the nice fit and finish, great packaging, and good accessories.
"...Positive Aspects: nice fit and finish, great packaging, good accessories and documentation...." Read more
"...I highly recommend these for school assemblies. They are small and easy to set up...." Read more
"My second pair. I love them. Compact. Great sound. Great price." Read more
"Great sound. Surprisingly small!..." Read more
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Yes, I would buy these again.
We purchased the Rode M5 Matched Pair mics in an attempt to solve that problem.
When asked how it all sounded to those worshiping at home the universal reply was "Amazing!"
We are most pleased.
The mics look good, can easily be configured in different ways depending on choir size and location, and obviously transmit crisp and clear sound...even when using our rather old sound board and unique Zooming connection.
These mics are exactly what we needed.
They are "bright" sounding and perfect for over-head mic-ing of cymbals (which is what I am using them for). I can easily recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced pair of overheads.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
They are "bright" sounding and perfect for over-head mic-ing of cymbals (which is what I am using them for). I can easily recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced pair of overheads.
The M5's are a great value at $200/pair, sound very neutral, slightly warm, without the shrill high end that is apparent in many inexpensive microphones. I'm using them primarily to mic acoustic guitar in stereo and they sound phenomenal! Very clear and detailed, don't require too much mic preamp gain, and give a very honest and articulate representation of the source.
These are a pair of microphones you can keep in your studio for a very long time, and with the 10 Year Warranty provided by RODE, it's peace of mind to know the company will stand behind their product.
Cheers,
Theo
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Estoy muy satisfecho.
C'è poco da dire sui Rode M5 (che non si sia già detto e scritto).
Posso aggiungere che hanno rivelato, all'uso, un'ottima escursione dinamica, bassissimo rumore e robustezza, sia in studio che in riprese live.
Li ho usati principalmente per la registrazione di strumenti acustici e di formazioni vocali (coro), in configurazione XY (con la staffa Rode apposita, comprata a parte sempre su Amazon)
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Mein Fazit ist kurz zusammengefasst sehr positiv. Hervorragende Mikrofone für kleines Geld. Für viele Anwendungen völlig ausreichend. Natürlich ist es kein spezielles Studio-Gesangsmikrofon und auch für die Aufnahme einer Akustikgitarre würde ich immer ein KM54 vorziehen. Aber im Proberaum, unterwegs oder für private Anwender sind das wirklich tolle Mikrofone.
Worauf ich mich hier vor allem fokusieren wollte ist das Matching. Viele Hersteller billiger Mikrofone behaupten zwar ein Matching. In Wahrheit jedoch passen die als „gematchtes Paar“ verkauften Mikrofone meist überhaupt nicht zusammen. Einzeln genutzt ist das egal, für Stereo-Aufnahmen hingegen benötigt man zwingend ein absolut gleiches Paar, was deren Frequenzgang angeht. Der Pegel ist weniger wichtig, denn das könnte man leicht kompensieren.
Zum Testaufbau:
Beide Rode M5 an einem Zoom H4N pro direkt unten in die XLR-Buchsen eingesteckt - in 1 m Abstand vor einer BR25 Box. Swipe und danach beide Kanäle verglichen (im Bild farblich unterschieden). Das ist natürlich kein Testaufbau, der den Frequenzgang der Mikrofone objektiv bewerten kann, da die BR25 Boxen schon nicht linear sind. Aber da beide Mikrofone das gleiche Signal im gleichen unperfekten Raum aufzeichneten, ist hier eine Vergleichbarkeit gegeben.
Ergebnis:
Sehr gut gematcht. Die Mikrofone gleichen dem anderen viel besser als man hier hätte erwarten können. Leichte (unbedeutende) Abweichungen sieht man bei 17 Hz (unterhalb des sinnvoll nutzbaren Frequenzbereichs) und bei 7 kHz, was aber der Raumakustik und der nicht exakt gleichen Position der Mikrofone (4 cm Abstand) geschuldet sein kann. Insofern alles gut, die Angaben von Rode stimmen. Man kann die Mikrofone also mit gutem Gewissen als Stereo-Set einsetzen.
Mal wieder überrascht mich Rode mit einer Qualität, die man für diesen Preis nicht erwarten kann. Bravo!
Reviewed in Germany on October 22, 2022
Mein Fazit ist kurz zusammengefasst sehr positiv. Hervorragende Mikrofone für kleines Geld. Für viele Anwendungen völlig ausreichend. Natürlich ist es kein spezielles Studio-Gesangsmikrofon und auch für die Aufnahme einer Akustikgitarre würde ich immer ein KM54 vorziehen. Aber im Proberaum, unterwegs oder für private Anwender sind das wirklich tolle Mikrofone.
Worauf ich mich hier vor allem fokusieren wollte ist das Matching. Viele Hersteller billiger Mikrofone behaupten zwar ein Matching. In Wahrheit jedoch passen die als „gematchtes Paar“ verkauften Mikrofone meist überhaupt nicht zusammen. Einzeln genutzt ist das egal, für Stereo-Aufnahmen hingegen benötigt man zwingend ein absolut gleiches Paar, was deren Frequenzgang angeht. Der Pegel ist weniger wichtig, denn das könnte man leicht kompensieren.
Zum Testaufbau:
Beide Rode M5 an einem Zoom H4N pro direkt unten in die XLR-Buchsen eingesteckt - in 1 m Abstand vor einer BR25 Box. Swipe und danach beide Kanäle verglichen (im Bild farblich unterschieden). Das ist natürlich kein Testaufbau, der den Frequenzgang der Mikrofone objektiv bewerten kann, da die BR25 Boxen schon nicht linear sind. Aber da beide Mikrofone das gleiche Signal im gleichen unperfekten Raum aufzeichneten, ist hier eine Vergleichbarkeit gegeben.
Ergebnis:
Sehr gut gematcht. Die Mikrofone gleichen dem anderen viel besser als man hier hätte erwarten können. Leichte (unbedeutende) Abweichungen sieht man bei 17 Hz (unterhalb des sinnvoll nutzbaren Frequenzbereichs) und bei 7 kHz, was aber der Raumakustik und der nicht exakt gleichen Position der Mikrofone (4 cm Abstand) geschuldet sein kann. Insofern alles gut, die Angaben von Rode stimmen. Man kann die Mikrofone also mit gutem Gewissen als Stereo-Set einsetzen.
Mal wieder überrascht mich Rode mit einer Qualität, die man für diesen Preis nicht erwarten kann. Bravo!
As far as their sound, very nice for this price, little self noise, good response across the range, and very clear. I have tried them in a wide variety of circumstances and they just work.