RØDE M5 Compact Half InchSmall-diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Matched Pair) for Music Production and Instrument Recording, Wired

After a lot of research and ‘trial and error’ process I found these brilliant microphones that can capture the sound of an istrument that’s one of the hardest to record: gong! I tried other makes and types none of those were as good as these! They have a wide frequency response which is a must when recording gongs. I have these 2 connected to a mixer in a home studio environment. The gain needs slight adjustment on the mixer when taking the sound higher by a crescendo during gong playing in order to avoid clipping. I’m happy with these mics the sound quality is brilliant with no self noise.

Using them as an overhead for drums, they comfortably capture all the qualities my ears do. They sound really good point blank, the price is a bonus. Comes with a little booklet that I thought would be a nice touch for a beginner as well. Great all round pair, would absolutely recommend. (Final thought they really do sound like little siblings to NT5's, but they do a very similar level of job there.)

I've owned a matched pair of NT55s before which I chose to sell to buy a LDC and always regretted as cheaper SDCs never came close (especially where it came to noise) UNTIL I got these M5s. Not as flat a sound to my ears - brighter than I remember the NT55s being but for acoustic guitars that's welcome for me. They certainly sound like mics with a character to add more colour than perhaps the NT55s would. Given the price comparison being these are roughly a THIRD pretty amazing and just blow all the cheaper SDCs I've tried (AKG Perception, Samson et al) out of the water.

Pros: Impressive sensitivity Good clear highs and controlled low and mid-range Small, light, easily portable and easy to set up on a range of stands Very quiet, almost no hiss Cons: Can sound a bit thin and bright Quite directionally sensitive, need careful positioning to capture the full range of audio Extremely sensitive to wind and plosive noise I've had these in my studio for about a year now, and I'm generally very happy with them. They have an excellent frequency response and with a little bit of EQ tweaking they can sound as good as most full-size studio mics. One major advantage is they are very light and portable, so easy to throw into a bag as part of a mobile-studio kit They are extremely sensitive to wind noise, so must be used with a deadcat / wind-muffler in all but the most controlled environments. I bought a set of the following and they work very well, and have the added benefit of making recordings sound a bit richer in the midrange as well: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XNQFL2D They are classed as having a cardioid pickup pattern, but I would say they are actually somewhere between cardioid and super-cardioid, as they are pretty directionally sensitive. The high-end response drops off noticeably if they are not pointed directly at the source. This can sometimes be an advantage though, and also helps with stereo imaging when they are used as a pair. I've used mine for recording instruments, vocals and on outdoor location recordings, and have had great results on them all.

I have used these in multiple scenarios ranging from acoustic guitar, drums and Piano (ORTF) recordings and find them to be neutral with a little top end brightness. Work great with the Rode stereo bar and are light enough to avoid stand sag when mounting on a long boom. Not quite a good or as flexible as the Rode NT5 (which offers different capsules and pickup patterns) and you might not use it for major productions, but this is an incredibly useful matched pair that can be used in a lot of different situations.

The Rode M5 SP does not come with a nice carrying box like some competitors. There you go, the only bad thing I could find with my new purchase. 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.

The Rode M5 matched pair condensers are amazing for the price! A small amount of EQ and you could never tell them apart from microphones of double the cost. I have used the M5’s as drum overheads, stereo recordings of choirs, acoustic instruments. I’m all applications, the M5’s have produced fantastic results.

2 criteria were very important to get fulfilled. Great quality, good reviews AND not made in China. This Twin Rode mic were the answer. The Chinese equivalent (Samson CO2) looked interesting and good reviews for ~80gbp, but I definitely preferred to invest twice 62% more money for non-Chinese make. Have used for acoustic guitar recording and the sound was as I eared the guitar from my ears - SOUND FIDELITY is the word. Robust and compact metal body. There are the foams, and attachment clips to fit a stereo bar, BUT be advised that this item does not come with the stereo bar.

The product arrived in time, the package had all accessories, and the quality is great!

The RODE M5 Matched Pair microphones are incredible for their price. As a beginner in audio technology, I was hesitant about the cost of other options, but I have no regrets about these. Paired with the Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen, they deliver stunning clarity and precision. I use them to record my Yamaha U1 upright piano, and the sound quality is exceptional. They capture every nuance, from deep bass to treble, bringing my recordings to life. Highly recommended for anyone looking for affordable, high-quality microphones! Note: purchase comes only with the paired microphones, foam cover, and swivel mounts. Be sure to buy your own XLR cables and microphone stands!

Finally got to test these out- I'm actually really pleased with these mics especially for the price.

Muy buenos micrófonos!! Muy recomendables

Le package carton contient en particulier les 2 microphones M5 certifiés appairés, leur magnifique clip de fixation et leur bonnette anti-pop. D'autres éléments sont inclus incluant une excellente notice indiquant tous les modes de prise de son possibles. Les capsules microphoniques à condensateur sont des 1/2" plaquées or. On veillera donc à éviter d'exposer ces micros à l'humidité trop longtemps. A l'enregistrement une neutralité de bon aloi se remarque immédiatement tant sur le plan vocal qu'instrumental grâce à une réponse en fréquence étendue et peu accidentée, de la finesse et plein de détails. Avec 19 dB le bruit résiduel est faible et permet sans problème le field recording avec un enregistreur digital ou un boîtier USB à faible bruit suivi d'un ordinateur. La sensibilité de -34 dB permet un niveau de sortie suffisant en toute circonstances. La pression acoustique admissible est élevée avec 140 dB SPL ce qui simplifiera beaucoup l'ajustage des niveaux d'enregistrement. Nous sommes en présence d'excellents micros à condensateur auxquels il ne manque qu'un commutateur de filtre passe-haut. C'est finalement secondaire tant le comportement cardioïde est bien maîtrisé. La conception respire la grande classe et la signature Rode est désormais une référence chez les pros ou les semi-pros. A noter que comme d'habitude chez Rode la pin de masse sur la prise XLR est proéminente pour éviter une ronflette néfaste à l'insertion et au retrait de cette XLR. La photo jointe montre un test parfaitement réussi de prise de son en mode ORTF et field recording. A noter l'utilisation de l'accessoire Rode "Stereo BAR" quasi indispensable. Vous l'aurez compris, ces excellents Rode M5 sont à utiliser sans modération.