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CAD GXL2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

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CAD GXL2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

(22 customer reviews)

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Features

Operating Principle: Externally-biased condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 20KHz
Sensitivity: -36dBV (16mV) at 1 Pa
Impedance: 75 ohms

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.

Product Details

Product Length:	14.0 inches
Product Width:	4.25 inches
Product Height:	3.5 inches
Product Weight:	1.85 pounds
Package Length:	14.7 inches
Package Width:	5.3 inches
Package Height:	4.0 inches
Package Weight:	1.9 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 22 reviews

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.5

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23 of 23 found the following review helpful:

Superb Microphone and a equally superb company Nov 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 very happy with how well they work for me.

When these microphones are positioned fairly close to the speakers (with the microphone is 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 for superb recordings of a large variety of musical instruments including vocals.

11 of 11 found the following review helpful:

Does exactly what I need Apr 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.

11 of 12 found the following review helpful:

Low-cost condenser mike has high performance Feb 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.

4 of 4 found the following review helpful:

CAD GXL2200 Apr 06, 2011 By Kiwi Bloke
I ordered this through Amazon as it is nearly half the price of what I would pay here in NZ for it. At first I thought there was a problem as it was very distorted and static sounding but I then realized I had to turn the gain way down as compared to using dynamic Mic's when setting the input level in my DAW. This is my first experience with a condenser Mic and they are so sensitive at picking up the slightest sound. I recorded my guitar amp at about 5 feet away and if the mixer gain / guitar volume is too high and you hit the strings hard there is a sharp clipping that sounds horrible so care is needed on setting a very low input level. The recordings sound very natural and uncoloured. Recorded voice is really amazing sounding and crystal clear as compared to a dynamic AKG Mic Ive got.
I experimented with my acoustic guitar as well and found with the Mic aimed towards the fingerboard about 3 feet away sounded very natural. I wondered if the GXL2400 was any better as it has much the same specs but hardly any reviews.

3 of 3 found the following review helpful:

Pretty Good Feb 17, 2011 By AUDIO
This microphone is decent, probably the best for its price. Tweak the eq and the compressor, you will get a very decent sound via this mic.
I used this for saxophone, vocal, and other instruments. Works great in all of them. Loving the way it looks.
But the shockmount is cheaply made, but fairly reliable.

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