Comparison of Neumann U 89 i and RØDE M3

Attribute	Neumann U 89 i ×	RØDE M3 ×
Requires Phantom Power	+	+
Max Diameter (mm)	46	33
Interfaces	3-pin XLR male	3-pin XLR male
Self-Noise (dB)	17	21
SPL/Self-Noise Ratio	8.24	6.76
Has Battery Compartment	-	-
Weight (g)	400	390
Pads	-6dB (Detachable)	-10dB -20dB
Filters	HPF @ 160 Hz HPF @ 80 Hz LIN subsonic filter	HPF: -12dB/octave @ 80Hz
Sensitivity (mV/Pa)	8	6.3
Range (Hz)	40 - 18,000	40 - 20,000
Pickup Pattern	Bidirectional Cardioid Hypercardioid Omnidirectional Wide Cardioid	Cardioid
Brand	Neumann	RØDE
Name	Neumann U 89 i	RØDE M3
Phantom Voltage (V)	48.00	24.00 - 48.00
Length (mm)	185	225
Diaphragm Diameter (mm)	-	19
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) (dB)	140	142
Battery compartment type	-	9V
Impedance (Ohm)	150	200