Detail 01
Battery or +48V phantom
Runs off either. Over 200 hours on a battery, so a mixer without phantom doesn't end the session.
Product detailSKU #1274115056235
RODEM3 Multi-Powered Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cardioid small-diaphragm condenser that runs on a battery or phantom power. For live, video, and location work where power isn't guaranteed.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Location and field work with no phantom power available
- Miking amps, percussion, and acoustic instruments on stage
- Interview and video work through an XLR recorder
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 3.5mm camera and phone inputs — it's XLR only
- Long-throw boom duty; cardioid pulls in more room
- Quiet ambience or classical detail, where 21 dBA noise shows
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Switchable 80Hz high-pass, 12dB/octave
Cuts stage rumble, handling noise, and wind at the mic, before any of it reaches your preamp.
Detail 03
Cardioid, 40Hz–20kHz
Rolls off below 40Hz and rejects the rear — point the back at the wedge or the crowd.
Detail 04
-40dB sensitivity, 200 ohm output
Fairly low output. Expect to run preamp gain higher than with a hotter studio condenser.
Detail 05
142 dB max SPL
Put it right on a snare, guitar cab, or horn bell without overloading the capsule.
Detail 06
390 g, 225 mm long
Heavy for a pencil mic. It needs a solid stand; lightweight arms and tripods will droop.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You'll need an XLR cable and a stand to use it
- 02Leaving it switched on drains the battery between sessions — carry a spare
- 03Its weight tips small desk tripods; use a weighted or boom stand
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the M3 need phantom power?
No. It runs on a battery or +48V phantom, whichever you have. Battery life is over 200 hours, so recorders without phantom are fine.
02Can I use it on a camera?
Only through an XLR input, or an XLR adapter with a preamp. The output is 3-pin XLR, balanced across pins 2 and 3.
03Is it good for vocals?
It will record a vocal, but a cardioid pencil condenser suits instruments, stage sources, and location work more than close studio vocals.
04What does the high-pass filter do?
It rolls off everything below 80Hz at 12dB per octave, killing stage rumble, handling noise, and wind before they hit your recorder.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Frequency Range
- 40Hz–20,000Hz selectable High Pass Filter (HPF) @ 80Hz 12dB/octave
- Sensitivity
- -40dB +/-3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz (6.3mV/Pa @ 94dB SPL)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsConnections & power
- Power Req
- 1.6mA - battery, 6.5mA - 48V phantom power
- Output Connection
- 3-pin XLR, balanced output between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-) and Pin 1 (ground)
- Output Impedence
- 200 ohms
- Battery Life
- >200 hours
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 225 mm (8-3/4 inch)
- Weight
- 390
- Diameter
- 33 mm (1-5/16 inch)
6 detailsOther
- Signal Noise
- 73dB SPL (@ 1kHz, rel 1Pa)
- Directional Pattern
- Cardioid
- Dynamic Range
- 121dB (per IEC651)
- Acoustic Principle
- Permanently Polarised Condenser
- Maximum SPL
- 142dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohms load)
- Equivalent Noise
- 21dBA SPL (A-weighted per IEC651)
