Rode M3 Studio and Location Multi Powered Condenser Microphone. The M3 is an extremely versatile microphone that is at home in the studio, on location, or wherever a low-noise wide-response cardioid condenser microphone is demanded. An end address condenser microphone, the M3 offers a battery status LED, and a High Pass Filter. The M3 also comes complete with windshield and a stand mount, and can be powered via a 9V battery or 48V Phantom.