CAD M179 Dual Diaphragm Multi Pattern Condenser Microphone
Normal Price:$399.00
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Manufacturer: CAD
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: CAD
Label: CAD
Special Features: Resulting from over a decade of active development, the M179 is one of the first in a new generation of CAD condenser microphones. Using the latest computer modeling tools has resulted in a microphone that features the best of old world and new world technology at an astonishingly affordable cost. The M179 features a dual sided, externally biased capsule with a gold sputtered 1.1" diaphragm. The M179 has a high speed, low noise operational amplifier head amp, coupled with a new discrete high efficiency power supply circuit. This results in incredibly low noise, low distortion and fast transient response. The M179 will even work with 24-volt phantom supplies! The M179 also features a non-capacitive 20 dB pad switch and an 80 Hz high-pass filter.
Features for CAD M179 Dual Diaphragm Multi Pattern Condenser Microphone:
- FEATURES
- Remarkable Transparent
- Extremely Low Noise
- High SPL Capability
- Great Ballistic Response
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Customer Reviews
Made in China these days 
2007-09-25
Contrary to the product description, all CAD mikes are made in China now, and receive only batch-level inspection in the U.S. (according to CAD Sales). I bought one of these to go along with my U.S.-made M177. Based on my initial tests, the two mikes are quite comparable in sound quality, which is to say, they sound quite good and are certainly worth their price. My older U.S.-made M177 has been very reliable.
Noise: very quiet (low self-noise from the mike). The M179 is slightly noisier than the M177.
Frequency response: designed to be flat, almost like a reference mike (what you hear is what you get). Good low-end response means that low frequency rumble is easily recorded; a roll-off switch is provided that will clean that up.
The neat feature of the M179 is the ability to change recording pattern from Figure-8 through omni. This works as advertised, although fresh out of the box the dial is quite stiff and generates noise/clicks as the pattern is changed (since this is normally set prior to recording, this should seldom if ever actually matter.) This feature is usually only available on relatively expensive mikes. Having it on the M179 makes this mike a good choice for a first home studio mike. Given the variety of uses this mike can be put to, I suspect I'll be giving it plenty of work.
CAD M179 mic ROCKS!!! 
2007-08-29
I have used many mics over the years, from AKG's to Neumann's, and as you know, they're pretty costly but get you that great full warm sound. I always thought that to get that sound, you needed to shell out the bucks for studio time in the places that use them. How can you get that sound for less than $1,000 (and that's IF you're lucky enough to find them for that price!!!)? GET YOURSELF THIS CAD M179 MIC!!! I kid you not-it's versatile Variable pattern selector function alone is worth it! With a low self-noise rating, sleek design, great shockmount, and just an overall warm vintage-but-still-modern sound, this baby has impressed a good number of my clients that SWEAR it's been souped-up with high-end German tech modifying! Get it...you won't be disappointed!!!
