The CAD M179 Multi-Pattern Microphone is a true versatile workhorse microphone that is excels on drums, acoustic guitar, cabs and vocals! With its full response, clear neutral sound, and completely variable polar patterns, the M179 is the definition of bang for the buck.
There is not another condenser on the market that has offer the features and performance of the M179, and at this price point it really cant be beat. You can put a CAD M179 in front of anything and get a great sounding track. The professionals here at Front End Audio use the CAD M179 everyday in the studio on drums, acoustic guitar, cabs and vocals. Really, they would be hard pressed to find an application that the CAD M179 did not excel on. The CAD M179 is a true Multi-Pattern Microphone. Rather than selecting a fixed pattern, you can dial in a pattern or experience all the variations in between! From the rich and intimate sounding figure-of-eight pattern to the spacious and articulate omnidirectional pattern, you can dial in the space you want on any sound source.
Just try the M179 on drums. With the high SPL rating you can throw these on toms or put a pair in the air as overheads. Dial in figure eight and you have a great room mic. The CAD M179 also features a hi-pass filter and 20 dB pad so you have absolute control over your recordings. there really isn't anything these mics can't do. But don't take our word for it, order one or two and see for yourself. Front End Audio has create several different M179 packages offering these great mics in pairs or triples.
CAD M179 Multi-Pattern Microphone Features
- True variable pattern
- Large 1.1" condenser capsule
- Gold sputtered diaphragms
- High SPL
- Transformerless balanced output circuits
- 20 dB pad
- 6dB @ 100Hz HP filter
- Internal pop filter
CAD M179 Multi-Pattern Microphone Specifications
- Type: Side Address
- Pattern: Multi-Pattern
- Frequency Response: 10-20 kHz
- Polar Pattern: Variable
- Impedance: 200 Ohms
- Sensitivity: -36 dBV (16mV) @ 1Pa
- Noise Level: 11dB-A
- SPL: 143 dB SPL (with pad)
- Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.15%
- Power Requirements: 48V
- Switches: HP filter and 20dB pad
- Connector: XLR
CAD M179 Multi-Pattern Microphone Includes
- CAD M179 Microphone
- MZM-5 Elastic Suspension Shockmount
- Swivel Mount
- Carrying Case
- 2 Years Warranty
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Bang for the buck!
Jun 28th 2010Another solid performer at the price range. I've only had time to try it on guitar amps so far, but it hasn't disappointed. It had a bit more low mids in the frequency response (and hence more body on the guitar amp) than the Studio Projects B-series, but it didn't get muddy as long as I started with decent placement. One characteristic you might want to know: the protective case they send it in is HUGE! It's a molded plastic box about 6" x 8" with cut-out foam that does a great job of protecting the mic and the shockmount.
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Not sure what to make of it yet, but it's good
Jun 23rd 2010This is an amazing value, and while it doesn't feel particularly well-made (two halves riveted together with cheesy plastic switches), with its continuously variable pickup pattern it can be useful for pretty much any sound you'd want to record. And it sounds good, with plenty of its own character. It's less lively but possibly more realistic than a Rode NT1a. I bought a pair primarily for toms, but they sounds respectable, not harsh, on vocals, guitar, and upright piano as well. However, a fair level of hum is produced when using the pickup pattern wheel, and I've had problems with a faint background hum when recording highly-compressed quiet sounds. None of my other LDCs have given me problems with hum. Luckily there is a two-year warranty, so if hum gets any worse I'll be in OK shape.
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Perfect
Jun 23rd 2010I couldn't settle for just one of these-- its a beautiful all-around mic that sounds especially smooth on vocals.
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CAD M179
May 30th 2010I have owned these and other CAD mics through the years. Let's see, a continuously variable pattern and a nice even response up and down. A no brainer. I own 2 of these and I think over the years I have used them on just about everything I can think of. A great all purpose mic.
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You just can't beat the price!
Apr 23rd 2010This is a very unique looking microphone ! It has a great sound on so many sources it is absolutely crazy! At the price they go for it is worth it to grab two of them!
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Very good allrounder
Jan 18th 2010I bought a M179 because of the hype that it sounds great on toms, but I was disappointed. It sounded "ploppy" and hollow when the drummer was hitting the tom hard, almost as if it was distorting (the pad was engaged). Maybe I got a bad one.. I dunno. I'll be keeping my MD421's for toms. However, I found that it sounded great as a OH mic and overall allround mic for some vocals and acoustic guitars. I will get a second one for OH duty until I can afford a pair of c414. Awesome microphone at this price.
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A superb package!
Jan 14th 2010I've spent a fair bit of time reading, watching, and listening to reviews of different microphones to start a hobby "studio". This was my choice microphone because of it's quality, price, and features. With the bundled 25' XLR cable and popfilter, this package is hard to pass up on. Thanks for the great products and service!
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Good Beginner mic
Jan 13th 2010I bought this to track toms, but just for curiosity, I used it on some female vocals and found it to have a presence lift in the upper frequencies, giving it almost a little too much upper shimmer but still not enough to make it dis-tasteful, in fact it gives that crisp cut through sound that many people desire. Up against my U87, you can tell that its not flat at all, but I'd say its the best bang for the buck for the home studio enthusiast. Buy a couple!
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crystal sound
Jan 12th 2010Great all purposes mic! Few patterns, grabs every frequency! Good for any instrument or voice, on a great price! Case is a little too big if you'll be carrying other things, but otherwise is pretty safe.
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