CAD Audio GXL2200 Condenser Microphone
A great starter mic, the CAD GXL2200 has all the features you want in a cardioid condenser microphone, plus an included swivel mount, at a reasonable price.
Overall User Ratings (based on 51 ratings)
Submitted February 6, 2014 by Lee Maiden in Oklahoma City, OK
"CAD GXL2200 Condenser Microphone"
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This microphone sounds brilliant, I was pleasantly surprised at its quality both in construction and sound. I didn't expect such quality for such a low price.
I will be buying another one of these.
Musical Background:
I've been playing 44 years
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues
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Submitted March 26, 2013 by Austin Sweatt in Houston, TX
"Great Mic With Great Price"
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Purchased mic because like most of us, don't have $300 to blow on a mic. This is a great mic over all I get clean crisp sound when recording my vocals and have had no problems. Would recommend this mic to anyone on a budget looking for a great home studio mic. If your curious to the way it sounds I have created some songs with it and will post them on my twitter @austinsweatt
Musical Background:
Been working with music for about 2 months and am a student at NMMI and do music on my free time as a hobbie
Musical Style:
Hip-Hop, R&B
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Submitted September 14, 2015 by Raymond J Small MD MPH in New Haven, CT
"Excellent Studio Mic for the Price"
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You can't beat this CAD studio condenser mic for such high quality at an amazing price! The mic has a great dynamic range; the highs, mids and lows are crisp and clear without loss of source quality and no distortion. Comparable to studio mics costing 2x, 3x even 4x's as much, IMO. You can't go wrong with this well-made; affordable microphone.
Musical Background:
Drummer, vocalist, keyboardist; professional composer with over 25 years of experience in studio work and live performance.
Musical Style:
I like; compose and perform in a wide spectrum of musical styles including rock, pop, blues, bluegrass, classical and electronic
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Submitted September 11, 2011 by a customer from aol.com
"Get it, you'll love it!"
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Sound
Great sound quality. Very powerful mic.
Features
The included shockmount is a lifesaver for those who know the horrors of vocal recording. And the 8-16db button is nice the have, but a little inconveinient being on the inside. You have to unscrew the base of the mis to access it.
Ease of Use
Just as simple to use as any stage mic. Plug and play
Quality
Well made and well built. seems to be sturdy and able to stand up to some abuse. Although I would recomend a pop screen with this mic. The mesh on the unit is a little open weaved.
Value
I have used expensive recording mics. And cheap mics...and this one is definatly a great mic for a low price
Manufacturer Support
I have not needed any support for this product.
The Wow Factor
Attracive mic, good looking and will add the the look of quality in your studio
Musical Background:
active musician, recording artist, band director
Musical Style:
all styles
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Submitted December 27, 2013 by Alan Ruiz in Bellflower, CA
"WOW!"
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This microphone is incredibly crisp, I seriously didnt expect this mic to be this amazing, i was honestly surprised by its quality, it dsnt pick up any background noises only your voice and nothing else! 100% recommendable
Musical Background:
Played guitar for 6 years and played in a band for 2 years.
Musical Style:
Pop-punk/punk
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Submitted December 23, 2003 by a customer from hotmail.com
CAD GXL2200 Condenser Mic Customer Review
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Sound
Very clear sound, extremely sensative but sounds great on vocals and drum overhead.
Features
Great budget mic but you will need to pair it with a nice pre-amp since it does not have a pad or high pass filter.
Quality
Not a $1000 mic but sounds almost as good as one
Value
No better large diaphragm condensor at this price
The Wow Factor
I will never record vocals agin with a dynamic mic.
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Submitted October 6, 2011 by a customer from hotmail.com
"GREAT MIC, REGARDLESS OF COST"
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Sound
I had been trying to record with a dynamic mic....with "decent" results. This mic has livened up my vocals and acoustic guitar. Unreal difference. Sure you could spend a lot more money on a mic, but for home recordings, why would I? This mic is amazing for the price.
Quality
Seems solid to me. The mic shock mount seems like the weak link, but I'm sure it can be replaced easily if it breaks.
Value
Show me a mic for the money that's better. Can't be done.
Musical Background:
Active Musician/Recording Artist
Musical Style:
Americana
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Submitted September 2, 2012 by alan l in mountain city, TN
"First Condenser Mic"
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This is the first condenser mic that I have purchased and thus far I am astounded at the difference it makes from vocals to production compared to using only dynamic microphones. I have used audio technica condenser mics in the past at friends houses just messing around but was unable to get near the sound that I get from his mic. To be truly honest in my opinion you wont find any mic comparable to this one within 500$.
Musical Background:
I mostly do vocals to which I started 4 years ago and recently began learning guitar as a hobby at home
Musical Style:
spoken word, lyricist, hip hop
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Submitted May 16, 2014 by Nick B in Nampa, ID
"Worth The Buy"
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I Bought The Cad Gxl2200 And It Works Great No Problems At All Has A Nice Sound And When You Activate The Hi Pass Filter It Gives It A Nice Smooth Sound I Would Recommend It To Anyone Setting Up A Home Studio Its Worth The Buy
Musical Background:
Been Doing Music For About 8 Years Now And Its Just What I Do
Musical Style:
Hip Hop/Rap
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Submitted March 4, 2015 by Sam Gist in Charlotte, NC
"Wow factor"
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In the past i have recorded exclusively with dynamic mics. After reading numerous reviews on condenser mics,I decided to take the plunge. Could not be happier. This mic is a beast.
Musical Background:
novice /hobbyists
Musical Style:
Rock /R&B
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Submitted March 12, 2004 by a customer from wideopenwest.com
CAD GXL2200 Condenser Mic Customer Review
Sound
Great sounding vocals and also sounds very good with my bass trombone.
Features
Mine came with a shockmount :D
Quality
Cool looking mic.
Value
If you're looking for a condenser mic under $75, this is it.
Musical Style:
Symphonic
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Submitted November 6, 2011 by a customer from cfl.rr.com
"Love this mic so much I ordered another one."
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Sound
Ok, so I'm am a total newbie when it comes to recording stuff.I have been recording my drumming with 2 Shure SM57's and have been frustrated with the results.It sounded ho hum and very lifeless. I had no idea that different mics gave you different results.This mic is solid and very sensitive.You barely have to speak in the room and it will pick you up.It's clear as a bell and picks up the highs with crispness and the lows without being over bearing.I can only imagine if this mic sounds so good what a top line mic would sound like.I love it so much after just getting 2 I ordered another one right away I now will have 3.You cannot go wrong with this mic.I only gave it an 8 because I have no reference to other mics.Otherwise I give it a 10 based on what I have heard.
Features
Nice shock mount.
Ease of Use
Plug it in with phantom power and your good to go.
Quality
Solid not cheap at all, very sturdy, all metal and looks professional.
Value
Unbelievably the best bang for your buck.
Manufacturer Support
No
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Jazz drumming
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Submitted August 12, 2012 by dan sorensen in mill valley, CA
"Fantastic mic at an unbeatable price"
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I am no recording genius. I have been producing hip hop for around 8 years and I havebuilt a somewhat respectable studio in that time, but recording vocals was something I was always afraid to explore, because if you don't come with a solid mic, you might as well not record vocals at all.Then I picked this up. I got it in the package deal with the boom stand and xlr cable. First off, the xlr cable was faulty (which was pretty easy to figure out), but once I plugged a working xlr into my mic and switched the phantom power on my mixer, the vocals came through clear as a bell. No complaints in quality. The shock mount looks great and works wonders.
Musical Background:
home producer- 8 years
Musical Style:
Hip hop/trip hop
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Submitted August 31, 2012 by John J in Barnsville, OH
"Not bad for the price"
I got a deal on this so I figured "Why Not?". I was hoping that it would be a little smoother in the high-end than my MXL990, C2's, or C3 mics for acoustics & vocals, being it's a 1" capsule.....I should have paid more attention to the frequency graph....Tho it DOES sound better on certain instruments, it has a ton of high end boost that is just annoying, even if it is smoother than my other mics. Overall if you already own a cheap overseas condenser, be it MXL, Behringer, Nady, etc, skip this. If you are looking for your first condenser for your home setup, grab this one over all the others than start saving while you learn this mic. It's not a BAD mic, but in the below $200 rang you can not beat the MXL V67g, which is hands down THE best sounding cheap mic out there at the moment IMHO...
Musical Background:
Retired 40 year pro
Musical Style:
Good music, not rap-c$%p
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Submitted September 23, 2015 by LeWayne S in San Anitonio, TX
"Great product!"
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A nice addition to my microphone collection.
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Submitted March 19, 2014 by Lamar Kennedy in Cincinnati, OH
"Great home studio microphone."
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My Order from zzounds.com of a CAD GXL2200 Condenser Microphone W/boomstand and shockmount arrived very quickly. Everything is brand new and works great. The sound quality is excellent for recording vocals and acoustic guitar. for the price it simply can not be beat. I suggest that you also buy a pop filter.
Musical Background:
Playing music for 20 years. Guitar, Saxophone, Bass and singer. I play music professionally.
Musical Style:
Rock, alternative, acoustic.
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Submitted March 16, 2015 by Steve C in Rockford, IL
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So far in the short time I have been using this mic for web casting it has been great. The people that tune into say that is sound great to them.
Musical Background:
I have been web casting for over 10 years now.
Musical Style:
Our station has over 64 DJ,s from all over the world. So I would say I am into all kinds of music.
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Submitted September 30, 2012 by Carl Thompson in Arden, NC
"CAD GXL2200 Mic I Bought"
i will be honest and straight up i when i got this purchased for the cheap price i bought the package deal with the tripod boom stand but for the price of 70 for it all i kept wondering as it was shipped hmm will it work with my Tascam Us-122 on windows 7 i got it back doored to work but that's besides the point i bought this mic and kept wondering hmmm is it going to sound good for the cheap price that it was and to be honest it really sounds good, very clear and is a real good start for people on a budget into recording vocals as i use Adobe Cs6 to record with and it picks up very clear and good even tho it picks up my computer fan due to the power of my pc making it loud so what im saying is it picks up very good and is a great mic to start out with and it shipped very fast even for ground shipping by fedex and the package came with everything in it and in wonderful shape with no damages so i give this mic a 8/10 not a 10 because of course there's better mics out there but this is sure one of a great ones to use.
Musical Background:
Home Studio Recording And I Have Been Making Music For Years
Musical Style:
Rap & Hip Hop, Christian Rap , R&B
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Submitted March 27, 2014 by Steven A in GALAX, VA
"Awesome Mic! "
I've spent thousands on microphones in the past but this time I need a mic but was on a budget. This mic is just as good if not better!
Musical Background:
rapping and singing since 1989
Musical Style:
Hip hop R&B
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Submitted March 6, 2015 by john trent in Rogersville, TN
"cad condenser mic"
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Really good all around mic great room mic for drums great for vocals also
Musical Background:
play drums been playing for over 24 years play as a hobby now
Musical Style:
Rock, hard rock,heavy metal!
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Submitted December 16, 2010 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Great for a beginner on a budget"
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I think this mic will be great for alot of beginners (such as myself) thats on a budget (like i was). At some point you are going to want to upgrade because as you start recording more and learning about microphones you will find much better alternatives. If this product was lost or stolen i wouldn't replace it because of the knowledge I have now. I would probably upgrade to an Audio Technica 2020, 2035. Another microphone that I've had my eye on is the Rode NT1 A which im hearing alot of good things about as well. But as i said before..great mic for a beginner. Im not too sure this is the mic is for you if your a bit more experienced.
Sound
Since this is my first microphone, i cant really determine how well the sound quality is compared to other condenser mics. But i have had a dynamic mic before and it is a very good upgrade over it.
Features
The package I bought came with the shock mount, stand, mic (of course) and an xlr cable. I do wish it came in a nice case like some other mics do but otherwise a very good package for a starter.
Ease of Use
Just put the stand together (which is pretty easy), screw the shockmount on the stand, put the mic in the shock mount and connect.....same ol routine.
Quality
The exterior is fine and it comes in an 'alright' champagne color (would have preferred black). the reason i gave it an 7 is because i took the mic apart one time and from that point on the base of the mic has been loose. I tightened it as much as I possibly could but its still loose. im not sure if thats how it came but regardless if i take it apart or not, it shouldn't be loose.
Value
For now its an 9 for value because I know im going to upgrade. I just needed something to get the job done temporarily. This mic though, seems like it can last a pretty long time. Ive had it for about a month or so and its holding up pretty well.
Manufacturer Support
Never had any issues with em
The Wow Factor
Not a big fan of the champagne color....the picture on this site was very bit misleading because its black and thats the main reason I ordered it from here. Just be aware that you could possibly get the champagne colored microphone instead of the black one thats shown here.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and Rock
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Submitted September 18, 2004
"great first step--maybe all you need."
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this should do for awhile. i'm not primarily an acoustic musician but i wanted something better than a dynamic mic and i am very pleased with this. there are other pieces in my chain that i would upgrade before this. early recording tests on a variety of tunes tells me that this will get me the sound i wanted.
Sound
keeping in mind that this is my first experience with a condenser mic this sounds much better and is much easier to use than a dynamic mic for recording acoustic guitar in my small studio. sit in front of it--not too close, twist yourself a bit for the tone your looking for and play. sweet, i love it. recorded Space Lord, Touch Peel Stand, I Hate Everything About You, as well as some of my own delicate little acoustic pieces and they sound very good without re-touching with eq. i can't say how this sounds compared to the other condensers you're considering but i'm not dissappointed at all. btw: i don't know if this matters but i ordered the Global Audio by CAD & got a CAD instead, mine is silver/gold not black--feels like a paid for a squire & got a strat. if you are wondering if you need a condenser mic, yes you do. this one might be a good choice.
Features
mine came with a workable shock mount and bag. the sound is the best feature.
Quality
i didn't look too close because i couldn't wait to mount it and get going but it has a solid feel and the fit & finish seem flawless. i'm a product engineer and nothing struck me as flimsy or cheap. it definately classes up my project studio. if you are going to spend more money it wouldn't be for a better built mic. the shock mount, which i wasn't expecting anyway, works but seems pretty cheap--love the quick release and it is lined so it won't scratch the finish and i probably won't upgrade it.
Value
great introduction to condenser mics, definately good enough for hobbiest at a rediculous price point.
Manufacturer Support
n/a
The Wow Factor
i bought it hoping it would improve my acoustic recordings and it does that but it's also attractive and it looks & feels like the expensive models.
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