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CAD GXL2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

CAD GXL2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

(64 customer reviews)

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Description:

The CAD GXL2200 Condenser Microphone is a fantastic way to upgrade your studio or add to your mic locker. The GXL2200 is a large diameter, fixed cardioid pattern, condenser microphone designed to deliver a high level of performance. High sensitivity and low distortion make the GLX2200 an ideal candidate for recording, broadcast, or vocal and instrument sound reinforcement applications. The capsule in the GXL2200 features a 1 inch gold vapor deposited diaphragm for consistent sound quality, year after year. The GXL2200 comes with a shock mount that will fit any standard 5/8inch x 27 threaded microphone stand. The GXL2200 is audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value. Requires 48-volt phantom power. Suggested Applications Studio Vocals Voice-over Choir Acoustic Instrument Strings, Piano Cymbals/Overheads CAD Quality The GXL2200 microphones are audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value.

Features:

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Operating Principle: Externally-biased condenser

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Polar Pattern: Cardioid

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Frequency Response: 30Hz to 20KHz

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Sensitivity: -36dBV (16mV) at 1 Pa

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Impedance: 75 ohms

Product Details:

Product Length:	14.0 inches
Product Width:	4.25 inches
Product Height:	3.5 inches
Product Weight:	1.85 pounds
Package Length:	13.78 inches
Package Width:	4.33 inches
Package Height:	3.62 inches
Package Weight:	1.85 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 64 reviews

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Customer Reviews:

Average Customer Review: 4.0

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64 of 65 found the following review helpful:

Superb Microphone and a equally superb companyNov 28, 2010
By Dan S. Tong "avid SF reader"
I bought two of these a number of years ago and use it to record instruments (clarinet, saxophone etc.) as well as vocals. The sound is warm, transparent, and very life-like. I've also used them for recording voice-over for a documentary. They've held up very well and I'm very happy with how well they work for me.

When these microphones are positioned fairly close to the speakers (with the microphone facing away from the speakers) the directional sensitivity (cardioid pickup pattern) is such that there is no feedback at all. Like most condenser microphones these requires 48v standard "phantom power".

After a few years the shock-mount rubber bands deteriorated and I e-mailed CAD customer support to inquire about purchasing replacements, but to my surprise, they simply mailed me a double set of replacements at no charge right away.

Now, is this any way to run a company ???

You bet it is, because they've made a friend and booster for life.

In summary, these microphones will let you make superb recordings of a large variety of musical instruments including vocals.

26 of 27 found the following review helpful:

Does exactly what I needApr 27, 2011
By Matt Curtis
I'm a big fan of how technology can help the 'average man' do things that used to be reserved for professionals. A friend and I got to talking about a hobby we both enjoy, and decided to start a podcast. My first 'solution' was to buy a USB mic. After some inconsistency issues, I returned it and pondered going the XLR route after a friend recommended CAD mics to me.

Once the mic arrived, I plugged everything in and read some content from wikipedia as a test. I was impressed with the mics balance of clarity of voice capture and richness. The USB mics I was looking at seemed to offer either somewhat muddy richness (AT2020USB), or characterless clarity (Blue Yeti). I wasn't looking for a mic that distorted my voice, but I also wanted one that accentuated my voice.

As we've been recording our podcast, my friend and I haven't noticed a tremendous difference between the CAD GXL2200 and a slightly more expensive AKG mic we borrowed. I've since purchased another CAD GXL2200 so we have the same mics.

Pros:
- 1" diaphragm
- Included shock mount
- Nice balance of clarity and richness in recording voice
- Internal high-pass filter, great if you want/need it for your use
- Sharp look, in my opinion of course

Cons:
- Comes with a bag for the mic, but no storage for the shock mount. Not a huge deal because of cost, but even a small bag would be nice for protection
- Build quality of the body is just ok. Once I unscrewed the bottom to access the internal high-pass filter, the body didn't seem to line up right when put back together, and some of the information printed on the mic wore off. No performance issues whatsoever, just something I noticed

While I'm no professional when it comes to recording audio or critiquing the final output, I am very satisfied with the CAD GXL2200, and would suggest it to anyone who wants to start a podcast or do some basic voice recording.

19 of 22 found the following review helpful:

Low-cost condenser mike has high performanceFeb 07, 2010
By Tim 'Gonzo' Gordon "Gonzo"
I like this microphone so much for my home studio podcasting and voice work that this is the second one I've purchased. And for an odd reason - this one is about 4 years later than the first - this seems to sound a wee bit better. Plus it's a sharp-looking silver. Nice.

For the price, if you want a condenser mike - you can't go wrong with this.

9 of 10 found the following review helpful:

Will not last 8 monthsDec 04, 2012
By J. C. Balansi
Pros:
The sound is amazing. I think it makes you feel like a good singer.

Cons:
Died before it's 8th month. But before it died, around 3rd-4th month, it's rubbery string began to loose its elasticity. Because of this, the mic will not float and will touch the metal. Vibrations or sound from the mic stand or the ground will be amplified and it's not gonna be good when your band starts to play. Also, by 7th month, symptoms of static noise and sometimes mic sensitivity varies.Sometimes it does not work and sometimes works. I never suspected this wonderful mic and I blamed the cable and the amplifier that is causing all this trouble. By 8th month, the thing just died. Yup, other mic that we have works with that same cable and amplifier.

I contacted the manufacturer wondering if I have 1 year warranty or repair at least. I emailed them twice (support@cadaudio.com, service@cadaudio.com)but they never replied.I guess there's no warranty at all.

I usually don't waste my time giving a review, but I think I have some responsibility to let anyone know about this.

TL;DR? Wonderful mic but will not last 8 mos and manufacturer support sucks.

5 of 5 found the following review helpful:

hard to beat for the priceMay 02, 2012
By J. schmid "blueapples"
The reason I'm writing a review is because I was not expecting much from this mic for under $50. But I have to say, it performs pretty well. There's some low sub 80hz warmness missing for my taste, but that's easily adjusted with EQ. The big surprise is just how quiet it is. The signal to noise ratio is , I think, really nice, especially for a sub $50 mic. I'm getting really intimate clean vocals with a noise floor that is just about zero. For $50? pretty awesome.

While I've only recorded vocals so far, this mic compares to some mics we have in the stable that sell for over $500. Honestly, unless you need to impress clients with name brand U-87's n such (which is the only time we pull those out at our studio anymore, BTW), I'd recommend giving this one a try.
(oh - they sent me one in UNPAINTED silver. NOT BLACK. (Maybe the photo is supposed to be showing a black mic? but it's not black) I guess part of the cost cutting was just not painting it. But I actually kind of like the naked metal. Just FYI.

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