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Product Reviewed: E-100
Made by: CAD
Cost: Euro 250
Submitted by Paolo Tramannoni

Rating:



Features:
Cardioid small diaphragm condenser mic

Technical Specifications:


What I liked:
This mic sound great on any percussive instrument I tried, and shows a very rugged construction. It is powered by an internal battery, charged by a standard 48V pahntom power source, that gives the mic a power reserve to handle high SPLs, and can let the mic to be operated without a phantom power supply for some h

What I didn't:
While it sounds rather detailed, it is not always too faithful to the source. My voice is ok with it, but I tried flute, acoustic guitar and environment noises, and it performed only averag

User Tips:
Take a pair for the bass drum. It's the best mic I know for this kind of source.



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