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CAD GXL2200 Condenser Mic Customer Review submitted December 23, 2003

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Sound: Very clear sound, extremely sensative but sounds great on vocals and drum overhead. Feature: Great budget mic but you will need to pair it with a nice pre-amp since it does not have a pad or high pass filter. Quality: Not a $1000 mic but sounds almost as good as one Value: No better large diaphragm condensor at this price The Wow Factor: I will never record vocals agin with a dynamic mic.

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"great first step--maybe all you need." submitted September 18, 2004

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Sound: keeping in mind that this is my first experience with a condenser mic this sounds much better and is much easier to use than a dynamic mic for recording acoustic guitar in my small studio. sit in front of it--not too close, twist yourself a bit for the tone your looking for and play. sweet, i love it. recorded Space Lord, Touch Peel Stand, I Hate Everything About You, as well as some of my own delicate little acoustic pieces and they sound very good without re-touching with eq. i can't say how this sounds compared to the other condensers you're considering but i'm not dissappointed at all. btw: i don't know if this matters but i ordered the Global Audio by CAD & got a CAD instead, mine is silver/gold not black--feels like a paid for a squire & got a strat. if you are wondering if you need a condenser mic, yes you do. this one might be a good choice. Feature: mine came with a workable shock mount and bag. the sound is the best feature. Quality: i didn't look too close because i couldn't wait to mount it and get going but it has a solid feel and the fit & finish seem flawless. i'm a product engineer and nothing struck me as flimsy or cheap. it definately classes up my project studio. if you are going to spend more money it wouldn't be for a better built mic. the shock mount, which i wasn't expecting anyway, works but seems pretty cheap--love the quick release and it is lined so it won't scratch the finish and i probably won't upgrade it. Value: great introduction to condenser mics, definately good enough for hobbiest at a rediculous price point. Manufacturer Support: n/a The Wow Factor: i bought it hoping it would improve my acoustic recordings and it does that but it's also attractive and it looks & feels like the expensive models. Overall: this should do for awhile. i'm not primarily an acoustic musician but i wanted something better than a dynamic mic and i am very pleased with this. there are other pieces in my chain that i would upgrade before this. early recording tests on a variety of tunes tells me that this will get me the sound i wanted.

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"Love this mic so much I ordered another one." submitted November 6, 2011

By a customer from cfl.rr.com

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Musical Background: Hobbyist

Music Style: Jazz drumming

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Sound: Ok, so I'm am a total newbie when it comes to recording stuff.I have been recording my drumming with 2 Shure SM57's and have been frustrated with the results.It sounded ho hum and very lifeless. I had no idea that different mics gave you different results.This mic is solid and very sensitive.You barely have to speak in the room and it will pick you up.It's clear as a bell and picks up the highs with crispness and the lows without being over bearing.I can only imagine if this mic sounds so good what a top line mic would sound like.I love it so much after just getting 2 I ordered another one right away I now will have 3.You cannot go wrong with this mic.I only gave it an 8 because I have no reference to other mics.Otherwise I give it a 10 based on what I have heard. Feature: Nice shock mount. Ease of Use: Plug it in with phantom power and your good to go. Quality: Solid not cheap at all, very sturdy, all metal and looks professional. Value: Unbelievably the best bang for your buck. Manufacturer Support: No

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"Get it, you'll love it!" submitted September 11, 2011

By a customer from aol.com

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Musical Background: active musician, recording artist, band director

Music Style: all styles

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Sound: Great sound quality. Very powerful mic. Feature: The included shockmount is a lifesaver for those who know the horrors of vocal recording. And the 8-16db button is nice the have, but a little inconveinient being on the inside. You have to unscrew the base of the mis to access it. Ease of Use: Just as simple to use as any stage mic. Plug and play Quality: Well made and well built. seems to be sturdy and able to stand up to some abuse. Although I would recomend a pop screen with this mic. The mesh on the unit is a little open weaved. Value: I have used expensive recording mics. And cheap mics...and this one is definatly a great mic for a low price Manufacturer Support: I have not needed any support for this product. The Wow Factor: Attracive mic, good looking and will add the the look of quality in your studio

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CAD GXL2200 Condenser Mic Customer Review submitted March 12, 2004

By a customer from wideopenwest.com

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Music Style: Symphonic

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Sound: Great sounding vocals and also sounds very good with my bass trombone. Feature: Mine came with a shockmount :D Quality: Cool looking mic. Value: If you're looking for a condenser mic under $75, this is it.

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"GREAT MIC, REGARDLESS OF COST" submitted October 6, 2011

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Musical Background: Active Musician/Recording Artist

Music Style: Americana

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Sound: I had been trying to record with a dynamic mic....with "decent" results. This mic has livened up my vocals and acoustic guitar. Unreal difference. Sure you could spend a lot more money on a mic, but for home recordings, why would I? This mic is amazing for the price. Quality: Seems solid to me. The mic shock mount seems like the weak link, but I'm sure it can be replaced easily if it breaks. Value: Show me a mic for the money that's better. Can't be done.

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"Great for a beginner on a budget" submitted December 16, 2010

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and Rock

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Sound: Since this is my first microphone, i cant really determine how well the sound quality is compared to other condenser mics. But i have had a dynamic mic before and it is a very good upgrade over it. Feature: The package I bought came with the shock mount, stand, mic (of course) and an xlr cable. I do wish it came in a nice case like some other mics do but otherwise a very good package for a starter. Ease of Use: Just put the stand together (which is pretty easy), screw the shockmount on the stand, put the mic in the shock mount and connect.....same ol routine. Quality: The exterior is fine and it comes in an 'alright' champagne color (would have preferred black). the reason i gave it an 7 is because i took the mic apart one time and from that point on the base of the mic has been loose. I tightened it as much as I possibly could but its still loose. im not sure if thats how it came but regardless if i take it apart or not, it shouldn't be loose. Value: For now its an 9 for value because I know im going to upgrade. I just needed something to get the job done temporarily. This mic though, seems like it can last a pretty long time. Ive had it for about a month or so and its holding up pretty well. Manufacturer Support: Never had any issues with em The Wow Factor: Not a big fan of the champagne color....the picture on this site was very bit misleading because its black and thats the main reason I ordered it from here. Just be aware that you could possibly get the champagne colored microphone instead of the black one thats shown here. Overall: I think this mic will be great for alot of beginners (such as myself) thats on a budget (like i was). At some point you are going to want to upgrade because as you start recording more and learning about microphones you will find much better alternatives. If this product was lost or stolen i wouldn't replace it because of the knowledge I have now. I would probably upgrade to an Audio Technica 2020, 2035. Another microphone that I've had my eye on is the Rode NT1 A which im hearing alot of good things about as well. But as i said before..great mic for a beginner. Im not too sure this is the mic is for you if your a bit more experienced.

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