CAD C195 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

by CAD

Product Features

• Operating Principle: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 55Hz to 20KHz
• Sensitivity: -35dBV (18mV) @ 1 Pa
• Impedance: 500 ohms

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002D0N7A
• Item model number: C195
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,466 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Point-source transduction, field-effect detection, transformerless drive and durable metal screen take your studio sound to the road. Non-reflective polyurethane finish ensures that you alone are in the spotlight. Mic clip and protective pouch are included. P12 (12V), P24 (24V), or P48 (48V) phantom power is required.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CAD C195 Cardioid Electret Condenser Microphone, April 2, 2008

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This review is from: CAD C195 Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Electronics)

I've been playing/singing since the late 1950's--mostly folk, early country and bluegrass, ragtime and country blues--roots stuff, and I purchased two of these to use as vocal mikes, mostly on my Yamaha Stagepas300 PA. A friend, who also has the Yamaha PA, uses Shure Beta 87a mikes for vocals and, since the CAD C-195 has virtually identical specs, I tried them instead for 1/4 - 1/3 of the lowest prices for the Shures, thinking they might at least be a cost effective alternative to the cheaper Beta 57/58's.

We intend to A/B the two brands at the same time but, so far, I can't say that I hear any real difference between the C-195 and the Beta 87a. I'm in my 60's, my hearing is still acute, but I admit that I could be missing some nuances that most others would also miss. This is a very satisfying set up. I also use two equally good but 'inexpensive' Astatic dual capsule mikes for the instruments. The sound quality (especially at these prices) and the synergy between the various pieces of gear is impressively good--it's perfect for mike-based acoustic solo or small group performances in small venues.

The build quality seems quite rugged, but this is where there might be some advantage with the more expensive Shures. Time will tell, but these have been extremely good values for me.