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Raul Rooma · April 28th, 2010, 11:11 AM

I searched quite a lot but don't understand still really main difference between these mic's

Rode NT3 vs M3,they seems to be quiet same.I'm looking mic for indoor recordings,also to use with senn plugon transmitter,Rode seems to offer quiet lot for he's price.But what is Your suggestion??

Regards

Raul

Alex Donkle · April 28th, 2010, 06:59 PM

Honestly, neither of those mics are too great, mostly because of weight. (when you've got a mic on the end of a boom, every gram counts and adds up quickly after you've been a boom op for a few hours)

What's your budget? And why are you looking to have a wireless boom? (cables always have a better signal plus are more reliable)

Andrew Smith · April 29th, 2010, 12:07 AM

Raul,

Head on over to RØDE University and you can learn all about mics.

Andrew

PS. I own both the NTG-3 and the M3 and love 'em both.

Steve House · April 29th, 2010, 03:02 AM

The Rode NT3 and the NTG-3 are two very different mics.

Michael Wisniewski · April 29th, 2010, 04:25 AM

I always like the sound of the NT3. It gives a nice rich & full sound, especially to voices. I attribute this to the larger diaphragm vs. the smaller diaphragm on the M3. They're nearly the same size, but I think you're getting more of a studio mic in the NT3.

I have an AT-4053 when I want a hyper mounted on a hand-held camera but I don't think the sound is as good as the NT3, again, I believe it has to do with the size of the diaphragm.

One other nice thing, the NT3 can run off phantom or battery, so it's flexible in many situations.

Jay Massengill · April 29th, 2010, 07:39 AM

The NT3 has much lower self-noise and slightly more sensitivity, although both mics are only moderately sensitive. The M3 I think is more intended for general instrument/music/singing recording tasks where self-noise isn't as big an issue as when recording quieter dialog from boom mic distances.
In the US, the street price difference between the two is significant. The NT3 for $269 and the M3 for $149.

Raul Rooma · April 29th, 2010, 01:04 PM

Thnx for tips and suggestions! I guess with my budget ..rode nt3 the way to go!
Regards

Raul

Chad Johnson · April 29th, 2010, 06:03 PM

The NT3 is a better mic for sure. It's a true condenser, where the M3 is an eletret condenser. The NT3 is a bright mic. I have used it for years and liked it, but now I'm into my AT4053b. That goes for 500.00, and has a nice rich low end.

Here are some NT3 tests (but not the M3)

Song Recorded with one NT3

Battle Vaughan · April 29th, 2010, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Donkle

Honestly, neither of those mics are too great, mostly because of weight. (when you've got a mic on the end of a boom, every gram counts and adds up quickly after you've been a boom op for a few hours)

What's your budget? And why are you looking to have a wireless boom? (cables always have a better signal plus are more reliable)

Well, actually, he never mentioned a boom...and fwiw I think you'd like the NTG3.....my two cents /B. Vaughan

April 28th, 2010, 11:11 AM	#1
Raul Rooma Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Estonia Posts: 113	Rode NT3 OR M3 I searched quite a lot but don't understand still really main difference between these mic's Rode NT3 vs M3,they seems to be quiet same.I'm looking mic for indoor recordings,also to use with senn plugon transmitter,Rode seems to offer quiet lot for he's price.But what is Your suggestion?? Regards Raul

April 29th, 2010, 03:02 AM	#4
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	The Rode NT3 and the NTG-3 are two very different mics. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

April 29th, 2010, 07:39 AM	#6
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	The NT3 has much lower self-noise and slightly more sensitivity, although both mics are only moderately sensitive. The M3 I think is more intended for general instrument/music/singing recording tasks where self-noise isn't as big an issue as when recording quieter dialog from boom mic distances. In the US, the street price difference between the two is significant. The NT3 for $269 and the M3 for $149. Last edited by Jay Massengill; April 29th, 2010 at 08:50 AM.

April 29th, 2010, 01:04 PM	#7
Raul Rooma Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Estonia Posts: 113	Rode nt3 Thnx for tips and suggestions! I guess with my budget ..rode nt3 the way to go! Regards Raul

April 29th, 2010, 06:03 PM	#8
Chad Johnson Major Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arcata, Ca Posts: 750	The NT3 is a better mic for sure. It's a true condenser, where the M3 is an eletret condenser. The NT3 is a bright mic. I have used it for years and liked it, but now I'm into my AT4053b. That goes for 500.00, and has a nice rich low end. Here are some NT3 tests (but not the M3) Hyper & Shotgun Indoor Shootout: AT4053b Vs. Rode NT3 AND NTG-2 Vs. NTG-3 on Vimeo Song Recorded with one NT3 Waste Time - Chad Johnson - Original Song on Vimeo __________________ My Work: http://www.youtube.com/ChadWork1 Sony FS5 :: Panasonic GH4 :: Sony PMW-EX1 :: FCPx :: AT4053b :: Rode NTG-3,

April 28th, 2010, 06:59 PM	#2
Alex Donkle Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 38	Honestly, neither of those mics are too great, mostly because of weight. (when you've got a mic on the end of a boom, every gram counts and adds up quickly after you've been a boom op for a few hours) What's your budget? And why are you looking to have a wireless boom? (cables always have a better signal plus are more reliable)

April 29th, 2010, 12:07 AM	#3
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,015	Raul, Head on over to RØDE University and you can learn all about mics. Andrew PS. I own both the NTG-3 and the M3 and love 'em both.

April 29th, 2010, 04:25 AM	#5
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	I always like the sound of the NT3. It gives a nice rich & full sound, especially to voices. I attribute this to the larger diaphragm vs. the smaller diaphragm on the M3. They're nearly the same size, but I think you're getting more of a studio mic in the NT3. I have an AT-4053 when I want a hyper mounted on a hand-held camera but I don't think the sound is as good as the NT3, again, I believe it has to do with the size of the diaphragm. One other nice thing, the NT3 can run off phantom or battery, so it's flexible in many situations.