If you are someone who is looking to capture the sounds of an acoustic instrument or needs a microphone to amplify a choir performance, this Rode M5 review might be just what you need. This is actually a set of two, specially paired microphones. This Rode pair has a small diaphragm that can serve you well when if you require this type of mic.
- Low self-noise
- Match pair microphones with ½” cardioid condensers and equal sensitivity
- The pair comes with two WS5 windshields and RM5 stand mounts
- Its body is made of metal and covered with RODE’s proprietary ceramic
- Frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz
- The microphone doesn’t come with a plastic storage pouch or box
The Rode M5 microphone set is pretty likeable, and the reason for that are its nice features and stable overall performance. This review is dedicated to the Rode M5 pair of microphones and it will provide you with information on the set’s design, features, and performance.
Design
The Rode M5 matched pair is a set of pencil-styled microphones. This means that they have the body shape of a thin tube with a small diaphragm condenser microphones and a mesh at its beginning. Rode M5 have their bodies made of metal and then layered with Rode’s proprietary ceramic coating. This design of the chassis improves both the quality of sound and the durability of the microphones. The ceramic coating also gives the pencil Rode M5 a beautiful matt surface and a very stylish appearance. Rode’s logo is located on the lower end of the microphones and it is written in white. There’s also Rode’s specific golden dot right under the mesh of the microphone to make the microphone distinguishable and add to its sophisticated looks.
As I already mentioned, this microphone set was designed for those of you who perform with acoustic instruments or in a choir. For rode m5 choir purpose, Rode packed the M5 with a halfinch capsule with a small diaphragm. This kind of diaphragms are known to capture the sound in detail and have very realistic projections which is exactly what musicians who perform with recording acoustic guitars instruments and choirs want.
The two Tode M5 mics are also were sensitive. Both microphones can capture same sound elements and eliminate unwanted noises. Both M5 mics support each other to get the job done and get more sources of sound in.
Features
The two Rode M5 microphones will offer you some of the best features available in their class. They M5 were designed as cardioid condenser microphones. This means that their polar pickup pattern is the cardioid one. They have a condenser capsule for sound sensitivity. The cardioid polar pattern allows the microphones to be sensitive only to the sounds that travel to the front of their mesh and avoid the ones that come from any other direction. Rode, of course, made the M5s with this polar pattern. This way, they can give a correct representation of the relevant sounds in both louder and quieter environments.
The capsule of the M5s has a 1/2” small, gold-plated diaphragm, which, as I already mentioned, is suitable for when you need the amplified sounds to be real. Like the polar pickup pattern, the diaphragm size also helps the microphones ‘survive’ louder sonic events and get a grasp of those higher frequencies with ease. This feature gets along well with Rode M5s’ full frequency range.
Additional features of the Rode M5 pair
The Rode M5 matched pair will make you fall in love with the fact that they make very little noise. All you’ll be able to hear when the live sound is enhanced will be its clear details without any unwanted background noise. Of course, even when the background noise is eliminated, there is still the possibility for wind noises. This is why the Rode M5 condenser microphone matched pair comes with windshields that will prevent the noise from being processed by the microphone.
To use the Rode M5 matched pair, plug them in and put them on the stand mounts. This is very easy and simple to do, and the microphones are pretty compact. Each of them is 10 cm long, has a diameter of 2 cm, and weights around 80 grams, so you will take care of it in a couple of minutes.
Performance
The Rode M5 matched pair doesn’t fail to deliver when it comes to the quality of sound. Both of the microphones really do sound the same and their features offer the same results. Of course, you notice this when you plug the microphones in and you let them capture the sound. The microphone’s small diaphragm is really good in projecting the sounds for what they truly are. Then, you can clearly hear Rode M5s’ ability to perfectly ‘glide through’ their frequency responses with an ultra low noise and very reduced background noise. Furthermore, when the windshields are put on you realize that the sound is clear, real, and rich. When used with an acoustic instrument, the microphones capture everything that you’re playing with a perfect accuracy, and the same accuracy applies to vocal performances.
Concluding the Rode M5 review
The Rode M5 matched pair is an overall great set of microphones that are optimized in terms of their design, features, and performance. They do work amazingly both individually and when in stereo pair. Every tiny bit of their functionality and usage is well thought out. They really are one of the best microphones for vocal artists and instrumentalists. There is a great balance between their price and the studio quality sound that they have to offer.
However, you get to make your own decision about buying it. I hope that this Rode M5 review provided the information you were looking for. I also hope that you’re now a few steps closer to making up your mind.
