CAD E200 Equitek Series Dual Single Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The Equitek E200 from Conneaut Audio Devices is a multi-pattern side address microphone designed for recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement. Like the hypercardioid E100, the E200 provides a remarkably high level of performance with a profound blend of transparency, ballistic integrity, natural openness, and detailed imaging. And the E200 comes at a price point previously unthinkable for a mic of this quality. It has become a popular choice for overhead and room miking applications.

The E200 features high speed OpAmps for optimum performance and very high gain. Active servo headamp circuitry is used in place of interstage capacitors in order to extend low end response. It also provides less colorization of the audio signal due to the reduction of phase anomalies and of bandwidth limiting, often associated with capacitors.

In addition to advanced electronics, the E200 contains twin single diaphragm capsules mounted within CAD's proprietary dual H-frame internal shock mount to provide extraordinary versatility, reproducing an endless variety of signal sources with remarkable transparency and precision. The 3 patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure 8) provide both live and studio application capabilities, from the subtleties of string instruments to the highly ballistic environment of live percussion.

Features
Ý High SPL capability
Ý Exclusive CAD Equitek servoed head amplifier
Ý Remarkable transparency
Ý Unmatched ballistic stability
Ý Precise detail and signal reproduction
Ý Hi-pass filter (80 Hz roll-off)
Ý 20 dB non-capacitive pad
Ý Multiple applications: vocals, acoustic instruments, live and recording, overhead, and room monitoring
Ý Remote operation without phantom power

About CAD
CAD Professional Microphones, a division of CTI Audio, designs and manufacturers professional microphones in its state-of-the-art USA facility, located in Conneaut, Ohio. An influence in the development of microphone technology over the last decade, the company made its mark bringing distinction to reasonably priced mics, revolutionizing the studio mic market. As the word got around, other manufactures began to follow suit and new competitors entered the marketplace. This is most obvious in the studio condenser arena, where dozens of models have been introduced over the last 2 years. While promising the sound of the revered "vintage" mics, most of these new "classics" are made in the Far East, many in the same factory.

CAD designers have remained focused on the factors that make a great mic sound great: High sensitivity, transparency, precise transient, phase response, wide frequency response, and extremely low self noise. The microphone's capsule must capture the impact, tone, ambience, and nuances of an instrument or voice. CAD's renowned Optema capsules are 24K gold sputtered and hand dampened in CTI's clean room facility. Like only a handful of true microphone manufactures, CAD maintains it own manufacturing facility in the U.S.A. This gives CAD designers control over every aspect of the mics design, performance, and quality.

CTI Audio's roots go back to the 1930's, when they developed many innovative mic designs, including the T2, possibly the world's first dual tube condenser mic. CAD's celebrated Equitek studio condensers became associated with the explosive project studio market, and a requisite for the sound of the urban music styles of the 90's. When conservative engineers and producers began to discover and demand CAD, the brand became established as a standard. Today, CAD is looked to for their first class design, and for microphones unparalleled in their ability to memorialize the recordings they're used on.

Technical Info

Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 18 kHz

Nominal Output Impedance: 200 ohms Balanced

Sensitivity: (at 1000 Hz) 17.8 mV/Pa

Max. Output Level: -20dB Gain, 8.9 dBV

Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.15%

Maximum SPL: 148dB SPL (with pad)

Self Noise: 16dB Equiv SPL, A-weighted, OdB Gain

Dynamic Range: 132dB

Cartridge Capacitance: 60 pF

Dimensions: 9-5/16 in. Long, 2-1/2 in. Diameter

Weight (with batteries): 22 oz.