--- product_id: 2264803 title: "Rode M5 Compact 1/2\" Condenser Microphone Matched Pair, XLR" brand: "rode" price: "KSh60752" currency: KES in_stock: true category: "Rode" url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/2264803-rode-m5-compact-1-2-condenser-microphone-matched-pair-xlr store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # Very low noise floor 1/2-inch gold-sputtered capsule Matched pair ≤1dB sensitivity variance Rode M5 Compact 1/2" Condenser Microphone Matched Pair, XLR **Brand:** rode **Price:** KSh60752 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your sound game with Rode M5 — where precision meets pro-level clarity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rode M5 Compact 1/2" Condenser Microphone Matched Pair, XLR by rode - **How much does it cost?** KSh60752 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/2264803-rode-m5-compact-1-2-condenser-microphone-matched-pair-xlr) ## Best For - rode enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rode brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ready for Any Setting:** Includes WS5 windshields and RM5 mounts for seamless studio or stage integration. - • **Built to Last a Decade:** Industry-leading 10-year warranty guarantees long-term reliability and peace of mind. - • **Precision Matched Pair:** Experience flawless stereo imaging with microphones matched to within 1dB sensitivity variation. - • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Ultra-low self-noise ensures every subtle nuance is captured without interference. - • **Crystal-Clear Audio Capture:** 1/2-inch gold-sputtered cardioid capsules deliver pristine, full-frequency sound from 20Hz to 20kHz. ## Overview The Rode M5 Compact Matched Pair features two 1/2-inch gold-sputtered cardioid condenser microphones, engineered for ultra-low noise and consistent sensitivity within 1dB. Ideal for studio and live applications, this pair captures full-range audio with exceptional clarity. Included accessories and a 10-year warranty make it a trusted choice for discerning audio professionals. ## Description The M5 is a high-quality matched pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones designed for stunning performance in a wide range of recording applications in the studio or on stage. Featuring a 1/2-inch gold-sputtered cardioid condenser capsule with very low noise and a full frequency response, the M5 is equally at home on a range of acoustic instruments, choirs, or anywhere you would employ a small-diaphragm ('pencil') condenser microphone, either individually or in a stereo array. Each matched pair has been carefully selected to ensure a variation of no more than 1dB sensitivity between the microphones and is supplied with WS5 windshields and RM5 stand mounts. ## Features - Matched of pair small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones - 1/2-inch gold-sputtered capsules - Carefully selected pair with no more than 1dB sensitivity variation - Very low noise and full frequency response - Includes microphone clips and windshields - 10-year warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00GJW0JGI | | Antenna Location | Singing, Streaming | | Audible Noise | 19 db | | Audio Sensitivity | 1 db | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,101 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #90 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones | | Brand | Rode | | Built-In Media | Rode M5 Matched Pair Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphone, Includes 2 x WS | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Connectivity Technology | XLR | | Connector Type | XLR | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (887) | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 10 years | | Enclosure Material | Brass | | Frequency Range | 20Hz ~ 20kHz | | Frequency Response | 20 KHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00698813003143 | | Impedance | 200 ohm | | Item Dimensions | 16 x 5 x 12 inches | | Item Weight | 0.16 kg | | Manufacturer | RØDE Microphones | | Mfr Part Number | M5 Matched Pair | | Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only | | Model Name | M5 | | Model Number | M5MP | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 75 db | | Special Feature | Stand | | UPC | 989898858439 698813003143 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Warranty:1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Rode - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Connectivity Technology:** XLR - **Connector Type:** XLR - **Included Components:** Rode M5 Matched Pair Compact 1/2" Cardioid Condenser Microphone, Includes 2 x WS - **Model Name:** M5 - **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing, Streaming - **Special Feature:** Stand ## Images ![Rode M5 Compact 1/2" Condenser Microphone Matched Pair, XLR - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fgTRzxAxL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How well would these work in video production?** A: It would depend upon what you intend to shoot. The best uses for the microphones would include things such as choral or acoustic music in a controlled environment. If you intend to capture ambient or general sound such as machinery, ocean waves, dogs barking, cars driving by, these would be quite sufficient. If you intent to capture dialogue, I would suggest either a worn mic, a handheld mic (if you don't mind it being in the shot), or a shotgun mic (with or without a handheld boom). For the M5s to work well for dialogue, they would need to be so close to the speaker that they would necessarily be in the shot on a stand as these cannot be handheld without serious handling noise. You would need something much more directional to get decent sounding speech.These microphones arranged properly basically pick up the same sounds that our ears do in real space--but that doesn't always quite work for video. In real life, our brains do a fantastic trick of filtering out all of the background or unwanted sounds so that we can zero in on what we are trying to hear. Video confuses that process in our brains, so we have to take a different tact. We have to capture sound that actually isn't perfectly true to life, but makes it seem that way when we watch the video.I don't intend to be patronizing with this response; I just want you to get what you really want. **Q: I do not and have never had something to records with. If i were to buy these mics what else would I need to record. Like cables and equipment?** A: To record with these mics, you would need two balanced XLR cables. You would also need some sort of pre-amp into which to plug them which is capable of supplying phantom power. You would also need a recording device. Many recording devices include preamps and phantom power so that you can run the XLR cable directly into the recorder. As a baseline for a quality recording device, consider something like the Zoom F4 or the Sound Devices MixPre3 or MixPre3M. Zoom also makes less expensive devices, but the preamps really lack in quality by comparison. **Q: Would these sound great as audience mics?** A: I think they would do quite well. They are fairly bright, but for applause, laughter and audience pick-up they would probably be great. **Q: can they be used for asmr making？Are they Binaural Microphone？** A: These are not binaural microphones; however they could be use as part of a binaural rig if you have a dummy head or some other similar apparatus in which to mount them that would mimic the spacing and shape of human ears. ## Frequently Bought Together - Rode M5 Compact 1/2" Condenser Microphone, Matched Pair - Rode SB20 Stereo Array Spacing Bar Microphone Mount - Amazon Basics Adjustable Boom Arm Height Microphone Stand with Tripod Base, Up to 85.75 Inches - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/2264803-rode-m5-compact-1-2-condenser-microphone-matched-pair-xlr](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/2264803-rode-m5-compact-1-2-condenser-microphone-matched-pair-xlr) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-08-21*