CAD M179 Review / Test

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