CAD Audio U37 Studio Condenser USB Microphone

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Plug this large-diaphragm condenser directly into your computer. With a 10-foot USB cable and desk stand included, the CAD U37 USB mic is a great value.

Desktop recording is so much easier when you have a handy USB microphone like the CAD U37 within reach. Great for capturing voiceover for podcasts as well as vocals and instruments for videos or quick demos, this large-diaphragm cardioid mic is versatile and easy to use. Just plug it into your Mac or PC's USB port for direct recording to your computer.

High-Quality Audio Capture

CAD's U37 features a large-diaphragm condenser element that's designed to be clear and flattering on vocals and instruments. The U37's cardioid polar pattern picks up audio from the front of the microphone while ignoring the sides and rear, making it an excellent choice for capturing dialogue, vocals, acoustic guitarists/singers, and so forth. Don't worry about room noise or distortion -- a 10 dB overload protection switch significantly reduces distortion from loud sound sources, and a bass-reduction switch gets rid of rumble and low-frequency vibrations to give you cleaner voice tracks on the way in.

Versatile, Convenient Design

The U37's side-address design is just like that of the vocal recording mics you've seen in professional studios. Place the U37 USB mic on any flat surface using the included desktop microphone stand, and connect it to a computer with the 10-foot USB cable (also included). The best part about using a USB microphone is that once you've finished recording, your audio is right there in your computer, ready to be opened and edited in your DAW.

Plug-and-Play Desktop Accessory

read more You can use this large-diaphragm microphone with either a Mac or PC. Plug it in and you're on your way to capturing studio-quality audio. Use this CAD mic for podcasting, creating audio for video, conducting interviews, recording song ideas, and more.

Features:

- Large-diaphragm condenser USB microphone
- Cardioid pickup pattern minimizes background noise and isolates the main sound source
- Large condenser element lends warmth to your recordings
- Smooth, extended frequency response ideal for capturing vocals and instruments
- 10 dB overload protection switch minimizes distortion from loud sound sources
- Bass-reduction switch reduces room noise
- Side-address design ideal for broadcast, TV, and recording applications
- 10-foot USB cable included for flexible mic placement
- Desktop mic stand included
- Compatible with Windows and Mac computers
- Backed by CAD warranty
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CAD Audio U37 USB Condenser Microphone

The CAD U37 USB Condenser Microphone combines a high-quality large-diaphragm condenser with USB connectivity. The U37 USB provides a smooth, extended frequency response that is excellent for singing, speech and instruments. A bass roll-off switch and a 10 dB pad add versatility. The U37 also features a cardioid pickup pattern that helps to minimize background noise and isolate the main sound source. Includes a desktop microphone stand for easy placement.

Features

- Large condenser microphone element for warm, rich recordings
- Cardioid pickup pattern minimizes background noise and isolates the main sound source
- Smooth, extended frequency response is excellent for singing, speech and instruments
- 10 dB overload-protection switch minimizes distortion from loud sound sources
- Bass-reduction switch reduces room noise
- Side-address design used by broadcast, TV and recording studios
- 10-foot USB cable included for flexible mic placement
- Desktop mic stand included

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (31 ratings)
Submitted February 24, 2010 by a customer from gmail.com

"Prety decent usb voice capture solution for a side adress condenser for the price"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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if i find a higher performing product for the same price i'll keep this mic as a second choice

Sound
I've used Cad drum kit mics for live sound and very happy with the performance saw this mic for the price i figured what the He*^ for the price the sound is prety decent i actually produce a radio show with a more expensive condenser(analog into mixer to pci antex audio card) with adobe audition and like the more expensive mic get a pop screen i was able to use a foam windscreen to better manage pops till i can get a for real pop screen now sound quality prety good for the price only draw back is this mic hears a little too good when it comes to background noises(computer fans you know the deal) but if you need a usb voice capture solution in a hurry and on a budget this mic works remember don't forget the pop filter

Features
included desk stand and 10 ft usb cable Thanks CAD

Ease of Use
Recording with Audition 1.5? not bad very little eq or limiting required just remember yoour mike techniques i'm still researching noise characteristics i need to get into one of my quieter studios and check noise floor of the mike usb interface it self but again so far not to bad of a side address mic for the price

Quality
it's plastic i wouldn't recommend taking it on the road all the time if you do take all the precautions to protect this mike as you would a more expensive read more $1000 dollar condenser

Value
Ummmm not bad

Manufacturer Support
I said 7 reason is havn't needed to talk to support yet i plugged in my XP machine and my editing software and XP had no problem getting aquainted with this Mic

The Wow Factor
Cad is a prety good name for performance again if you need some kind of usb voice capture in a hurry and on a budget this will work but do considering upgrading if performance and quality is top priority

Musical Background:
Radio Production, Recording Engineer,Hobbyist

Musical Style:
Hard Rock , Techno
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