CAD M179 Review / Test

06/11/24 • -1 min

Today i review the CAD M179, a relatively affordable multi-pattern condenser mic ranging from Omni to Cardioid to Figure 8 or anything in between. The mic gives a slightly more V-shaped sound with a high frequency boost and deep extension into the bass frequencies.

RECORDING SETTINGS:

Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen

Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz

Gain: ~12:00

Boosted in Post: +7dB

SPECS:

Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Fig-8, Omni (anyhthing in between)

Freq Response : 10Hz - 20khz

Sensitivity: -36dB

Self Noise: 11BA

Max SPL: 143dB

Impedance: 200 Ohms

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00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:26 - What’s in the Box
00:52 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:32 - Specifications
01:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:47 - Plosive Test
03:02 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:21 - Background Noise Test
03:36 - Untreated Room Test
03:57 - Shock Rejection Test
04:18 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:32 - High Pass Filter Test
04:56 - Pad Test
05:16 - Selfless Shame Promotion
05:45 - Intro to Comparison
06:16 - CAD E40 Comparison
06:44 - Lewitt LCT240 Comparison
07:16 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison
07:43 - Shure PGA27 Comparison
08:11 - Audio Technica AT2050 Comparison
08:43 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison
09:10 - Sennheiser MK4 Comparison
09:37 - AKG C214 Comparison
10:12 - CAD E100s Comparison
10:48 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:23 - Music Test
13:11 - Pros & Cons
15:11 - Overall Thoughts
17:03 - Recommendation

RECORDING SETTINGS:

Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen

Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz

Gain: ~12:00

Boosted in Post: +7dB

SPECS:

Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Fig-8, Omni (anyhthing in between)

Freq Response : 10Hz - 20khz

Sensitivity: -36dB

Self Noise: 11BA

Max SPL: 143dB

Impedance: 200 Ohms

Buy the CAD M179 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/cadm179
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3KDg4o9
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/cad_audio_m179.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

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In Q&A episode 3 I discuss my ultimate 5 microphone collection, podcast habits/trends that I find incredibly annoying, what mic and interface I'd select if I was starting over, and what band/albums inspired me to pick up a microphone.

00:00 - Ultimate 5 Microphone Collection
07:31 - Annoying Podcast Trends
10:59 - Interface & Mic to Start Over With
13:57 - What Band/Albums Inspired me to Pick Up a Mic?
16:51 - Conclusion

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Behringer D2 Podcast Pro Review / Test

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Today I review the Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, an XLR and USB dynamic mic that costs about $130. This offers a headphone port, an XLR port, and a USB output. On mic you have a headphone volume control as well as a mic mute button. Conversion wise you can record up to 24-bit/96khz, but playback seems to be limited to 16-bit 48khz. I find the sound to be lacking in the low-end with a less aggressive upper frequency range which leads to a more mid focused sound.

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NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Level: ~53% (6dB)
Boosted in Post: +8dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response :50Hz - 18kHz
Sensitivity: -53dBV (XLR)
Max SPL: 130dB (USB)
A/D: 24-bit / 96khz
D/A: 16-bit / 48khz

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:19 - What’s in the Box
00:46 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:40 - Specifications
01:52 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:10 - Plosive Test
02:27 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:47 - Background Noise Test
03:03 - Untreated Room Test
03:22 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:36 - Shock Rejection Test
03:53 - Mute Button Test
04:06 - USB vs. XLR Output
05:08 - Wiring Issue
05:25 - Intro to Comparison
05:57 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
06:29 - Samson Q2u Comparison
06:59 - Fifine K688 Comparison
07:32 - Shure SM58 Comparison
08:01 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
08:31 - Earthworks SR117 Comparion
09:03 - Rode Podmic USB Comparison
09:38 - Shure SM7b Comparison
10:09 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
10:39 - Music Test
12:04 - Pros & Cons
14:29 - Overall Thoughts
15:45 - Recommendation