CAD M9 & RNP combination

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:57 am

Hi All

Was wondering if anyone had any real world experience with this mic/pre combo?

Thanks in advance

Don

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 7:50 am

i have a M9.. the mic sounds GREAT simply in my console pres(Tascam m2600) but i've used it with a valley audio 401 and a aphex 207. sounds great so far through any good pre.. so i can bet the rnp or grace 101 is gonan sound great too..

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 8:40 am

I think Fletcher was right when he told me this mic was a sleeper...so far it's done everything I hoped it would and then some

Don

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 2:12 pm

if you happen to have the stock tube still in it and it sounds good... wait til you change it to a groove tube ecc83.. i did mine over a week ago and it really opend the mic up.. i don't usually have to eq vox now.. when i do its just a slight cut here and there..

it takes about 1-2 minutes to do.. just take the mic apart.. pull out the stock tube, place the new one in it and let it warm up for a little while

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 2:24 pm

Here is a web site for CAD MICS .

The M9 sure looks nice! What does it cost?

<img src="http://www.cadmics.com/images/m9.jpg" alt=" - " />

Type:
Side address, true condenser.
Capsule:
1.1" inside diameter, gold sputtered.
Frequency Response:
Capsule: 10Hz - 20 kHz.
Head Amplifier: 4Hz - 200KHz
Polar Pattern:
Cardioid.
Impedance:
Low (200 ohms nominal).
Output Level At 1 kHz.:
Open Circuit Voltage:
-53 dB (0 dB = 1 volt per microbar).
-56 dB (0 dB = 1 volt per microbar).
Dynamic Range:
118.5 dB (Noise floor to max SPL @ less than 0.2% THD).
120 dB (Noise floor to max SPL @ less than 5.0% THD).
Equivalent Noise Level:
15 dB Equivalent SPL, A weighted.
Maximum Output Level:
+8 dBV (@ 140 dB SPL, less than 5.0% THD).
Maximum SPL:
154.5 dB SPL (-16dB pad).
156 dB SPL (-16dB pad).
Total Harmonic Distortion:
Less than 0.2% @ 138.5 dB SPL without pad.
Less than 5.0% @ 140 dB SPL without pad.
Switches:
Hi-Pass: (3dB @ 100Hz.)
Pad: 0dB & -16dB (Non-Capacitive)
Capsule Capacitance:
68 pF.
Powering:
Included MV200 analog power supply.
Connector:
7 pin XLR, on microphone and power supply.
3 pin XLR, audio out from power supply.
Cable:
Professional quality 7 conductor, 30 ft. long. Gold plated connectors.
Finish:
Blue housing, satin nickel plated screen assembly with black accents.

<img src="http://www.cadmics.com/images/m9_response.gif" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.cadmics.com/images/m9_polar.gif" alt=" - " />

That is one flat frequency response chart! One of the best I have ever seen!

<small>[ November 13, 2003, 05:26 PM: Message edited by: Kurt Foster ]</small>

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:22 pm

About $400 street price. Looks nice.

drbam

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:29 pm

Quote:

Originally posted by drbam:
About $400 street price. Looks nice.

drbam

Wowzeer! That's looks like a great mic for the price... I think I'll email the company and see if I can get one to review ... Very Happy

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 9:21 pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Kurt Foster:
Here is a web site for CAD MICS .

The M9 sure looks nice! What does it cost?

<img src="http://www.cadmics.com/images/m9.jpg" alt=" - " />

Type:
Side address, true condenser.
Capsule:
1.1" inside diameter, gold sputtered.
Frequency Response:
Capsule: 10Hz - 20 kHz.
Head Amplifier: 4Hz - 200KHz
Polar Pattern:
Cardioid.
Impedance:
Low (200 ohms nominal).
Output Level At 1 kHz.:
Open Circuit Voltage:
-53 dB (0 dB = 1 volt per microbar).
-56 dB (0 dB = 1 volt per microbar).
Dynamic Range:
118.5 dB (Noise floor to max SPL @ less than 0.2% THD).
120 dB (Noise floor to max SPL @ less than 5.0% THD).
Equivalent Noise Level:
15 dB Equivalent SPL, A weighted.
Maximum Output Level:
+8 dBV (@ 140 dB SPL, less than 5.0% THD).
Maximum SPL:
154.5 dB SPL (-16dB pad).
156 dB SPL (-16dB pad).
Total Harmonic Distortion:
Less than 0.2% @ 138.5 dB SPL without pad.
Less than 5.0% @ 140 dB SPL without pad.
Switches:
Hi-Pass: (3dB @ 100Hz.)
Pad: 0dB & -16dB (Non-Capacitive)
Capsule Capacitance:
68 pF.
Powering:
Included MV200 analog power supply.
Connector:
7 pin XLR, on microphone and power supply.
3 pin XLR, audio out from power supply.
Cable:
Professional quality 7 conductor, 30 ft. long. Gold plated connectors.
Finish:
Blue housing, satin nickel plated screen assembly with black accents.

<img src="http://www.cadmics.com/images/m9_response.gif" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.cadmics.com/images/m9_polar.gif" alt=" - " />

That is one flat frequency response chart! One of the best I have ever seen!

The M9 is nice. The real star of the CAD line, though, is the VX2.

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:00 am

the VX2 is a nice mic also.. i'm really liking cad's higher end mics..

as for the price.. most ppl have them these days for $399.. some for $525.. but 8thstreet.com has a sale for $299..

i got mine direct from omnitronicsLLC for $278 plus shipping...
for that price, no mic can touch it..

Kurt the mic looks great, built very well also.. the mics a little heavy and with the shock mount it will make an avg mic stand/boom fall over, so be sure you have counter weight or a heavy stand..

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 11:04 am

Quote:

if you happen to have the stock tube still in it and it sounds good... wait til you change it to a groove tube ecc83.. i did mine over a week ago and it really opend the mic up.. i don't usually have to eq vox now.. when i do its just a slight cut here and there..

Thanks for the tip

Don

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 1:30 pm

I just recived a response from CAD mics. They are sending out an M9 for me to review.. as soon as I get done with that and return it, I will request a VX 2.
I think CAD has made a breakthrough with the design of these two mics. I was not a fan of their older designs, on paper, or in use ... but these two mics look very good (on paper) and if they live up to thier specs, I am sure they will enjoy wide use. Especially at these prices.

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 1:53 pm

I've also found the VSM (which is I'm guess between the sound of the VX2 and the Equitek series) for about $550 - and that lists at $1,300 - geeez!! I've been interested in these mics for years but not much talk about them.

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 2:23 pm

I will record some samples using these mics and post them so everyone can hear them in action. Pehaps I will get them soon enough to use them to record some of the "Cheeseburgers" project.. We have a sax player coming in soon, that would be a wonderful test..

Sorry I can't post a sample of them with a RNP.. I don't have one here.. I guess I will just have to use my cruddy Amek Neve 9098 .... Very Happy

Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 3:16 pm

Kurt,

I'm waiting the samples...
I have a M9 mic and like very very much.
Ok, is not a VX2 but is a great sound...

Can I post a sample too ???

thanx...

Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 4:22 pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Thi_mont:
Kurt,

I'm waiting the samples...
I have a M9 mic and like very very much.
Ok, is not a VX2 but is a great sound...

Can I post a sample too ???

thanx...

Please do! Kurt

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