CAD Audio - M179 Large Diaphragm Variable Polar Pattern Condenser Microphone
The CAD M179 combines a vintage capsule design with advanced electronics. The M179 features the dual pattern version of the original equitek e-300 capsule, an externally biased capsule with a gold sputtered 1.1" diaphragm.
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Features
- 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
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| Type: | Side address, external bias condenser |
| Frequency Response: | 10-20 kHz |
| Polar Pattern: | Variable |
| Impedance: | 200 ohms |
| Sensitivity: | -36 dBV (16mV) @ 1Pa |
| Equivalent Noise Level: | 11 dB-A |
| Maximum SPL: | 143 dB SPL (with pad) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion: | Less than 0.15% |
| Switches | 20dB pad |
| High-Pass Filter 100Hz, 6dB/octave | |
| Powering: | Minimum requirements are 24-52V phantom power |
| capable of delivering at least 8 mA. | |
| Connector: | Three pin male XLR type. |
| Finish: | Durable charcoal gray urethane. Satin nickle plated front & rear screen. |
| Dimensions: | 2.25” (57.2 mm) Dia., x 7.00” (177.8 mm) High |
| Net Weight: | 17.8 oz. (506 grams) |
| Furnished Accessories: | MZM-5 elastic suspension shockmount |
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