CAD GXL2400 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

by CAD

Product Features

• Operating Principle: Externally-biased condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30Hz to 20KHz
• Sensitivity: -36dBV (16mV) @ 1 Pa
• Impedance: 75 ohms

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 4.2 x 3.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002D03G6
• Item model number: GXL2400
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,153 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

One active diaphragm, one passive diaphragm. An acoustic labyrinth between creates an acoustic delay to cancel sound arriving at 180 degrees. This is the cardioid polar pattern. Sound sources appear closer. The fattening effect is inversely proportional to distance. The GXL2400 is compact in design and big on sound. Internal hi-pass filter reduces thump and rumble. Elastic shock mount and protective pouch are included. P48 (48V) phantom power is required

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth 10x its price, November 16, 2011

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GP (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CAD GXL2400 Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Electronics)

I have bought this microphone for recording primarily acoustic guitars and voice. I already own large condensers from AKG, Neuman and AT but, given the price I couldn't resist trying it! As it turns out, it is now my favorite for classical guitar as well as steel string guitars. The sound is clear and well defined, without artificial freq. boost often found in other microphones. Very LOW self-noise allows even soft passages to come through perfectly.

After hearing it, I actually re-tracked some guitar parts recorded with a Neuman 184 - the CAD sounded better (more natural) for my taste.

Supplied shockmount works well though of course, not as robust as that supplied with AKG, Neumann or AT (at 10 times or more the price).

Even at then times the price, it would be a good buy - at this price it's a no-brainer and you should get a pair (I did)