style:M1 Dynamic Microphone Why take the stage with the "standard" live vocal microphone when you could get an outstanding handheld microphone for the same price? The RODE M1 is, in a word, underrated..

and not just a little bit either

What does the "standard" stage mic use? A regular magnet

The RODE M1 features a high-quality neodymium capsule that captures the upper midrange (when the vocals live) better than that "standard" piece of junk

How about frequency range? You've got to admit that 75Hz-18kHz isn't shabby by any means, and an internal pop filter on top of a shock absorbing, low handling noise design sure doesn't suck

And can you put a nail in a board with a RODE M1? Sure you can..

but you'd be better off using it as a vocal mic just the same

RODE M1 Dynamic Microphone Features at a Glance: Live dynamic vocal microphone High output neodymium capsule Cardioid pickup pattern Internal pop-filter to reduce plosives Low handling noise 75Hz-18kHz frequency range 320-ohm output impedance Gold plated XLR connectors Feedback rejecting pick-up pattern Heavy duty metal body Lifetime Warranty