RODE Microphones M3 - Manual (Page 14)

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The best way to assess your recording environment
is to listen to the sound you wish to record
acoustically fi rst. Remember that no amount of EQ
can correct a ‘bad’ recording environment. Any
further desired modifi cation of sound can then be
undertaken with the EQ and effects.
4. Live/Stage Use: As a live vocal mic, the M3 offers
studio-quality sound on stage, which is not
achievable with a dynamic microphone.
A characteristic of most dynamic vocal
microphones is that their ‘full frequency response’
is only evident when they are used very close to
the sound source (within the proximity effect area).
The low frequency of the M3 extends to below
20Hz which is an attractive quality for most
recording situations.
For live performance however, you may wish to
reduce these frequencies when using the M3 as
a vocal microphone. If you have an external high
pass fi lter/bass roll-off, switch it in.
Alternatively, try moving the microphone away
from the sound source (out of the proximity effect)
or adjust the on-mic fi lter switch.
This basic microphone control/technique should
be practiced, to ensure that the best possible
results are achieved.