RODE Microphones M3 - Manual (Page 6)

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To connect an XLR cable;
1. Before you connect your mic, ensure that the XLR
cable you are using is wired correctly to match the
output pins on the M3. The M3 offers a balanced
microphone level output and is wired as follows:
Pin 1 (earth), Pin 2 (+) and Pin 3 (-).
Figure 1 - XLR jack
You may of course use XLR-XLR, XLR-jack, or XLR-
mini jack plugs depending on your relevant input
socket.
2. Make sure you use a high-quality, low-loss XLR
cable that is as short as practical to avoid losses
and distortion.
3. To connect the XLR cable, hold the M3 in one hand
and your 3-pin XLR cable in the other. Align the
slot on the XLR cable to the groove on the inside
of M3 body and insert (fi gure 2). Ensure that the
XLR cable ‘clicks’ into place so that it can not be
removed unless the release latch is used.
Figure 2 - Connecting XLR cable
XLR KEYWAY
PIN 2 (+)
PIN 3 (-)
PIN 1 (EARTH)