Detail 01
Matched pair
The microphones are hand selected for nearly identical sensitivity and frequency response, supporting stereo recording.
Product detailSKU #1500000014133
RODEM5 Compact 1/2" Condenser Microphone Matched Pair Cable & Stand Drum Overhead Package
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
RØDE’s M5 package gives you a precision-matched pair of compact cardioid 1/2-inch condenser microphones, plus two cables and stands for a ready-to-deploy drum-overhead setup. The pair is selected for closely matched sensitivity and frequency response, supporting stereo approaches including spaced pair, X/Y, and ORTF. With a 20 Hz–20 kHz range, high SPL handling, and a cardioid pattern that rejects unwanted ambient sound, they also suit acoustic guitars, string sections, and choirs. WS5 windshields and RM5 stand mounts are supplied for each mic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Setting up drum overheads with matched microphones, cables, stands, windshields, and stand mounts in one package.
- Stereo recording acoustic guitars, string sections, or choirs with spaced-pair, X/Y, or ORTF placement.
- Live miking of acoustic instruments, choirs, and drum overheads using compact cardioid condensers.
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.
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Cardioid polar pattern
The pattern rejects unwanted ambient noise while retaining the source-focused pickup described for the M5.
Detail 03
20 Hz–20 kHz frequency range and high SPL handling
The pair is specified to capture subtle performance detail while handling high sound-pressure sources.
Detail 04
Included WS5 windshields and RM5 stand mounts
Each microphone has a supplied windshield and stand mount for positioning.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The supplied cables and stands make this a ready-to-go drum microphone package.
- 02For stereo work, choose the placement method—spaced pair, X/Y, or ORTF—that suits your setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are the two M5 microphones matched?
Yes. They are hand selected for nearly identical sensitivity and frequency response.
02What is included with the microphone pair?
The package includes a pair of cables and stands; each microphone also comes with a WS5 windshield and RM5 stand mount.
03Can these microphones be used for stereo recording?
Yes. The matched pair supports spaced-pair, X/Y, and ORTF stereo techniques.
04What sources are named for the M5 pair?
Acoustic guitars, drum overheads, string sections, and choirs are specifically named.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene and Diisononyl phthalate (DINP), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 0.79" (20 mm) x 3.94" (100 mm)
- Weight
- 0.18 lb. (0.08 kg)
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