CAD GXL3000 Stereo Studio Microphone Pack

Pro quality mic package designed for the full range of studio applications.

Overall User Ratings (based on 15 ratings)
  • Overall:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    0.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted December 3, 2012 by lindsay cl in Memphis, TN

"gxl 3000"

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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With the cardiod switch position,0 db switch on ,low cut on 6 to 8 inches away it sounds detailed and clear (eq set flat) . It does need a mic tube preamp to have a natural warmth, mine is run through an Art preamp ($30)that gives it a more natural uncolored sound it . I also apply a tight notch filter around 9k to tame the overpresence of S in vocals .This mic sounds excellent FOR THE MONEY DONT BE FOOLED BY BERINGER
Sound
great It does need a mic tube preamp to have a natural warmth
Features
lo cutdb switch3 different pick up patterns
Ease of Use
you (like any miclike any mic you have to experiment with distance, angle, and mic pattern but this mic is versitilethe main mistake commonly made is eqing the mic on while recordingonly eqon the track AFTER you have a clean recordinguse a professional album by your favorite national band for comparison eq to prevent yours from being over eqd
Quality
great heavy construction
Value
better than any in tits range
Manufacturer Support
na
The Wow Factor
clarity and detail

Musical Background:

vocalist professional recording ,live mix,

Musical Style:

Christian rock
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Submitted April 15, 2006

"Good starting recording mic set."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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These mics are good but i would like to move up to a higher quality. Maybe even somethin that does not require phantom power. But i don't see myself disowning these even after an upgrade.
Sound
I recently came into possession of these mics. They are very respnsive and have good detail. I micked my halfstack to record with them and i was able to find my ideal tone using the large diaghram condensor on top and one of the small mics away near the ground. Although overall the sound would've been good n other places for other styles. I could also used my amps feedback without irritation to the mic and the recording itself. I have yet to try them live and they do require phantom power which i would've preffered them to be powered on there own. Overall they had a good sound, but they did have a slight self noise that went unoticed in the recording. For the price this product is satisfying. I recommend this as a steping stone for someone who is wanting to start building a small studio and needs to stretch their money.
Features
Mine did not come with the pop filter.
Ease of Use
It was very easy to set up for recording. Plug in, place and play.
Quality
Very good response to sound along with detail.
The Wow Factor
The designs for these mics are very sleek and classical. Very eye appealling.

Musical Background:

Active musician

Musical Style:

Experimental, Industrial Rock
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