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CAD Audio Trion 6000

Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The Trion 6000 is a 3-pattern FET condenser mic with a transformer-coupled output. It is made in China, and bears a strong resemblance to the ShuaiYin SYC3000.

The capsule is a 32mm version of the Neumann K67 (note that the photo at right shows a very dirty capsule; new Trion microphones would not look like this). The FET amplifier circuit has high self-noise (20dBA), rendering it somewhat unsuitable for quiet acoustic sources.

It ships with an elastic shockmount in an aluminum flight case.

StudioAuditions

Very, very, very detailed sound.

The mic weighs over 2 lbs with the shockmount.

Ships with shockmount and metal carrying case.

ProAudioReview

In the figure 8 configuration … the 6000 sounded a little brighter on the back side than the front.

Resolution, 2007

Male vocals on the Cardioid setting delivered a sound with plenty of presence, but quite edgy sounding. Off-axis the microphone loses high-frequency detail very quickly, but this did not seem to get rid of the slightly abrasive quality. The 6000 reminded me most of an sE Z5600 [tube mic], although to my ears the sE sounds smoother.

The CAD Audio Trion 6000 is also known as: Trion6000, 6000.

The mic was released in 2006.

Specifications

Frequency Response - OmnidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!
Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare!
Frequency Response - BidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
Omnidirectional (13 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Cardioid (13 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Bidirectional (13 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)	Pad: -10dB (Via Switch) Filter: HPF, -6dB@100Hz (Via Switch)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 25mm Capsule diameter: 32mm Diaphragm gauge: 6 microns	220 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 138 dB Self-noise: 20.0 dB(A)

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
n/a	n/a	n/a	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 48v

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