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CardioidCAD Professional Microphones M9

MSRP: $599 Cardioid Condenser Tube Microphone

CAD Professional Microphones M9

Description

The M9 is a cardioid, single tube, externally biased condenser microphone that features servo-valve technology: the head amp in the M9 microphone is a 12AX7 tube in a circuit that is optimized for super wide dynamic range and low noise. The output stage is a high speed dual opamp in a balanced differential configuration that allows long cables to be used without affecting microphone performance.

The 127AX7 tube is socketed, facilitating replacement by the owner.

SoundOnSoundComparing the M9 with my various reference mics, principally Sennheiser MKH models and Neumann KM and TLM designs, I found it performed extraordinarily well, particularly since it cost typically half as much as the models I was comparing it to!

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Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Cardioid (20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -16dB pad (Via Switch)
  • Filter: HPF, -6dB@100Hz (Via Switch)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
28mm (1.10'') n/a 155 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
500g (17.64oz) 175mm (6.89'') 55mm (2.17'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires External Power Supply

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