🎤 Rode M5-MP Cardioid Condenser Microphones - Optimized Matched Pair Review

Strict use in X/Y pattern on piano (heavily panned L/R) for great results. Also used in a 3 mic drum setup. Don't let the small size fool you --- fantastic sound. They're tiny, but there's no sound recording. Additionally, the small size makes it easy to hang a stereo pair above the source on your mic stands (no need for counterweights, etc.). Enjoy watching musicians bulge when hearing how good they sound.

I'm amazed at the low level of self-noise. With any budget studio gear, everything comes down to price. They sound really good for the price, but have exceptionally low noise levels for any mic at any price point. Although they have low inherent noise, they are fairly sensitive and have more than enough gain to pick up a good signal. Context: I am using an xy acoustic guitar configuration in my stereo.

These microphones are a godsend in this price range. I was torn between buying a pair of SE8s or NT5s. I ended up buying them only because I heard they sounded pretty damn good. They sound fantastic on an acoustic guitar when placed correctly. When mine arrived, one of the mics was missing a small gold Rode plate, which really annoyed me, although the mic works perfectly. I doubt it will happen to anyone else so it doesn't matter it was just driving me crazy.

I'm a classical violinist and bought these mics to record some songs after my friend raved about them. Unfortunately now all my records are ruined by the constant humming of every chord I play. Whenever I played the lyrical tune there was absolutely no problem and it sounded clean and beautiful, but as soon as I had to play a chord the hum came back. At first I thought it had something to do with mic placement or gain. was too high, but after two hours of tuning it still sounded the same no…

Having owned several RODE microphones over the years, I appreciate that RODE has pioneered the manufacture of microphones that home studio enthusiasts can afford while still offering quality products that are still popular in Australia and not made in Australia. a dozen with a dozen microphone factories in the Far East. A great value at $200 a pair, the M5 sounds very neutral, slightly warm, without the piercing highs that are evident in many budget mics. I mainly use them for stereo acoustic…