CAD Equitek E100S Large Diaphram Condenser Mic

by Behringer

Product Features

• Large diaphragm supercardioid condenser.
• Bootstrapped, full differential Quadra-FET front end delivers high sensitivity and low distortion.
• 80Hz hi-pass filter and a 10dB pad
• 48V Phantom power required.
• Vintage woodgrain cherry case and stealth shock mount included

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002R1W03U
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,312 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Engineered and built in the USA, the new E100S large diaphragm supercardioid condenser has the lowest noise floor in its class (3.7 dBA) and the smooth vintage tone and robust low end CAD is known for. The bootstrapped, full differential Quadra-FET front end delivers high sensitivity and low distortion, plus CAD's proprietary circuitry ensures the highest performance. The nickel plated 1" capsule delivers accurate phasing on instruments, and a full rich vocal tone, accentuated by the extended low frequency response. Features include an 80Hz hi-pass filter and a 10dB pad. From vocals to percussion, acoustic instruments and everything in between, the CAD Equitek E100S will prove to be one of the most versatile tools in your microphone locker, in the studio or on stage. Vintage woodgrain cherry case and stealth shock mount included. 48V phantom power is required. ApplicationsStudio Vocals Choir Acoustic Instrument Guitar Cabinets Bass Cabinets Strings Piano Cymbals/OverheadsSpecificationsOperating Principle: Condenser Polar Pattern: Supercardioid Frequency Response: <40Hz - 18kHz Sensitivity: -30dBV (28mV) @ 1Pa Impedance: 150 ohms Max SPL: 150dB (Pad engaged) Self Noise: 3.7 dBA (best in class) Hi-Pass: 80Hz Attenuator: 10dB Power Requirements: P48NOTE: The E100SM shock mount DOES NOT

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic example of quality; CAD E100s, October 26, 2010

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J. Mohn "JBM-V.O." (Reading, PA) - See all my reviews
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This mic was recommended to me by professionals and for a good reason. They are "good mics to use and reasonably priced!"

The voice professionals recommend this mic along with the studio and sound techs. The idea of this mic is to be super quiet. I was told it eliminates most backround noise by itself, wich allows me to sit outside of my sound booth and use it. It really is silent once you use it when isolated.

Some other mics i have used (but do not own) cost between $700- $1300. This includes deifferent style shotgun mics, and more wide angled range mics. The E100s really stands up to these more expensive mics and produces great quality sounds.

From the nice box it comes in, to the built in rubberband-style shock mount, right down to the classic and crafty looking USA made microphone; it really feels good knowing I have a good peice of equipment that my customers think sounds great.

As far as setup I did have to fiddle around with where to place the mic as upsidedown did not work well for me, and the sound must be relatively straight on. I also need to use phantom power 48v. on my MIDI interface, as it needs power to work. Be sure to have a pop- filter, and the CAD E100s will be amazing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars USA-MADE CAD e100s Delivers as Promised..., June 17, 2010

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PhotoSchoolDropout (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CAD Equitek E100S Large Diaphram Condenser Mic

I have a modest home studio, and my recordings have received kind comments from listeners and fellow engineers alike. Though I am on a budget like almost everyone else, I take my equipment seriously, and believe that one is better off saving for what will deliver widely-recognized quality, rather than trying to economize by buying the minimum you need to get a recording done. When you buy too cheap, you often end up spending 3x what you would have spent (for the good stuff) in money lost through trade-ups--because you just can't get happy.

My personal philosophy out of the way, I have respectable gear that can help me tell the difference between a decent mic and a wannabe.

I tested the e100s through a Metric HALO ULN-2 extended, Logic Pro-9, ADAM A-7 Monitors, and various reference quality headphones, including the AKG K-701 and Ultrasone PRO 750s.

I used the mic by itself, X/Y with a Peluso CEMC-6 SMC, and in an M/S configuration with a RODE K-2 Tube mic. I recorded both vocals and acoustic guitar (this last being my personal favorite for showing up crappy wannabe equipment. Transients, fundamentals, and harmonics from a quality guitar are a great test for mics, pre-amps and monitors, and I have two guitars I tried: a Martin D-35, and a Larrivée LV-05e).

The e100s didn't disappoint. It delivered nicely textured, transparent sound, and as a bonus (especially for those of us who want to make clean, quiet, acoustic recordings), it was uncannily, blissfully, quiet. I mean quiet. Did I say quiet?

My ULN-2 has something like a 125dB S/N Ratio, and this mic made it worth the investment. Holy-moly. I've used Neumann, RODE, Peluso, MXL, etc., etc... this mike is the quietest of them all...even quieter than the TLM-103.

Great sound. Dead quiet. Buy it.