Today i review what I would classify as a BUDGET mic, the CAD E40. This thing has an MSRP of $100, but at the time of review it's on sale for $50 and I bought mine for $30. It offers a super cardioid polar pattern, a 100hz highpass filter and a -10dB pad. The max SPL is a little on the low side at 125dB, but for spoken word applications this should not cause any problems. As far as the sound it offers a very bright sound that I think comes across unsmooth and a bit brittle, and it also can have an exaggerated bass and low mid section when you close mic. Buy the CAD E40 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/cade40B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/40693VQNOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd GenConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: ~1:00Boosted in Post: +5dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: SupercardioidFreq Response : 20Hz - 18khzSensitivity: -35dBSelf Noise: 15.8dBAHigh Pass Filter: 100Hz, 6dB/octMax SPL: 125dB (with pad engaged)Impedance: 155-ohms00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:27 - What’s in the Box00:42 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:20 - Specifications01:32 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:50 - Plosive Test02:09 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:31 - Background Noise Test 02:46 - Untreated Room Test03:05 - Shock Rejection Test 03:24 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:38 - High Pass Filter Demo04:04 - Pad Demo04:34 - Neewer NW700 Comparison05:00 - Blue Ember Comparison05:25 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison05:49 - sE Electronics X1a Comparison06:13 - Lewitt LCT240 Comparison06:40 - AKG P120 Comparison07:07 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison07:33 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison08:34 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison09:04 - Music Test11:05  - Pros & Cons12:12 - Overall Thoughts14:01 - Recommendation

Ver todos los episodios