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CAD Audio M179 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

$199.99

The CAD M179 incorporates a number of unique features including: • Continuously variable pattern with a "hard" cardioid center detent. • Large 1.1" dual diaphragm external bias condenser capsule. • Gold sputtered diaphragms. • High SPL capability (143 dB SPL with pad) • Transformerless balanced output circuits. • 20 dB non-capacitive pad • 6dB/Octave @ 100Hz high-pass filter • Stainless steel internal pop/EMI filter.

The CAD M179 incorporates a number of unique features including: • Continuously variable pattern with a "hard" cardioid center detent. • Large 1.1" dual diaphragm external bias condenser capsule. • Gold sputtered diaphragms. • High SPL capability (143 dB SPL with pad) • Transformerless balanced output circuits. • 20 dB non-capacitive pad • 6dB/Octave @ 100Hz high-pass filter • Stainless steel internal pop/EMI filter.

  • Operating Principle: Side-address, externally biased condenser capsule (dual-diaphragm, gold-sputtered 1.1" diaphragm).

  • Polar Pattern: Continuously variable (from omnidirectional to cardioid to figure-8, with a hard cardioid center detent).

  • Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz.

  • Impedance: 200 ohms (low nominal).

  • Sensitivity: -36 dBV (16 mV) @ 1 Pa (Open circuit voltage approx. -56 dB / 15.9 mV/Pa).

  • Equivalent Noise Level: 11 dBA.

  • Maximum SPL: 143 dB SPL (with the -20 dB pad engaged).

  • Dynamic Range: 133 dB.

  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Less than 0.15%.

  • High-Pass Filter: 6 dB/octave @ 100 Hz.

  • Pad: -20 dB non-capacitive pad.

  • Power Requirements: 24V or 48V phantom power (requiring at least 8 mA).

  • Connector: 3-pin male XLR.

  • Dimensions: 2.25" (57.2 mm) diameter × 7.00" (177.8 mm) height.

  • Net Weight: 17.8 oz (506 grams). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]