Cad Gxl2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, Champagne

Cad Gxl2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, Champagne I'am a Song composer as well as a singer.I use this great microphone for recording almost everything.with this mic i will say "made me sound like 'ME' "They have good 'presence' even if the sound source is as far as 2 feet away.This is just an all-around good mic with great sound for the cost.*Just be aware that this mic requires 48 volt 'phantom power' to operate. So you have to use something like an M-Audio USB prepay/interface or Scarlett audio interface so that it can provide the Phantom Power to the mic. This mic will NOT work with a portable tape recorder or a Public Address Amplifier without inserting a Phantom Power Supply in the line.Also, it comes with a shock mount for a reason. This is NOT intended to be a handheld microphone. It will pick up every thump, bump, and slide motion made by a person's hands. It NEEDS to mounted on a mic stand WITH the shock mount. Otherwise it will pick up vibrations from people walking on the floor. It is VERY sensitive. I can use it in my living room to record the wind chimes out on my front porch 40 feet away.As for vocals, it will give a good amount of base as well as the high frequencies (Frequency response: 30Hz to 20kHzSensitivity: -36dBV (16mV) at 1 Pa). It has a cardioid polar pattern.I once recorded a friend playing piano, but before we could get started we had to shut off her refrigerator in the kitchen and unplug her electric clock because this mic could hear the clock motor humming (which we could not hear with our normal ears).I would say the quality is as good as the AT 2020 (AT 2020 is slightly better but keeping cost in mind!)The internal noise is very low because of a very good pre-amp (no need to add more gain in the audio interface)But if you want to pickup every nuance of an acoustic guitar being played .... THIS is the right mic for it!Note : It looks sexy in that Champagne finished body :D

I loved the frequency response and the overall mildly colored output in comparison to my AKG P120 condenser mic. One could go for it eyed closed. However, the built quality is not robust like the AKG P120. The mesh grill can be easily squished.

The first one I bought stoped working with in 3 weeks. But Amazon replaced it though the return date is passed. The second one is working ok so far.

as a music producer n a audio engg i would say...this mic i having awesome recording quality..evn catches low with a bass....all i say tht ..go for it..if u want clear crisp n clean sound

Great productBought it for 1999 at discount but it's worth it even when u buy for 4-5 k.Solid build and good recording.Good for recording vocals.

This is the best condenser microphone at this price range.Im using this for my home studio.

Great clarity and pick up. VFM

Amazing Microphone I love it......

If you have more cash to splash then buy one of the higher end mics, but I'm stunned with how good this microphone is for 120 quid. I make Gaming Youtube videos and its absolutely perfect for the job.

Everything is perfect and thanks so much 🙏 ☺️ 💓

I am blown away by this microphones sound quality for its price

Perfect value for the price. Great

Muy buena calidad a un precio muy asequible. Capta muy bien los graves profundos de la voz y todos los armónicos agudos con una nitidez cristalina. Yo no conocía esta marca. Tenía la intención de comprar otro micrófono más caro pero compré este con los ojos cerrados cuando me lo recomendó un cantante americano muy bueno. Debo decir que el micrófono me ha sorprendido por su alta calidad a un precio mucho menor de lo que es habitual en un micrófono GD de condensador.