An absolutely killer vocal mic.

The CAD M9 is a c ardioid, single-tube, externally-biased condenser microphone featuring servo-valve technology. It naturally bridges the technologies developed for the VX2 and the M-Series microphones. The head amp in the M9 is a 12AX7 tube in a circuit that is optimized for super-wide dynamic range and low noise. The output stage is a high-speed dual opamp in a balanced differential configuration that allows long cables to be used without affecting mic performance. With 30' professional quality, seven-conductor cable with gold-plated XLR male and female connectors; MV200 analog power supply; line cord; rugged carrying case; suspension shock mount. Requires phantom power.

CAD M9 Tube Large Diaphragm Microphone Features:

• Cardioid pattern
• Large diaphragm
• 12AX7 tube circuit optimized for wide dynamic range and low noise
• High-speed dual opamp output stage

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CAD M9 Tube Large Diaphragm Microphone

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Amazing Mic AT ANY PRICE!!!

Posted by Dan from Boston on Jul 18, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: N/A

Reviewer's Play Style: Acoustic, Folk, Classical

I'm very impressed with this mic, to say the least. I always hear things like 'its a great mic, at that price point' or ' for the money its a steal'. Whereas both of these statements apply to the CAD m9, it is also just a good mic period, end of story, regardless of the price. I like this better than my other mic, which cost about 4 times the price. I've heard mic tests in which this one can really hang with the big names.

As far as sound is concerned; the lows are tight and clean, the mids are open yet not overly so, and the highs give a real feel of space to the source, without sounding harsh. It is a very real sounding mic, yet it seems to flatter in just the right way without being obvious. Did I mention that you can easily change out the tube, not while it's plugged in, but when its out of its shockmount. This adds the ability to get a really high end tube, which will enhance the already beautiful sound of this mic.

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Decent value

Posted by CT Storm from Wallingford, CT on Jan 26, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Home studio

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I've owned this mic for about 2 years now and have been fairly satisfied with it's overall performance, with one notible complaint. The tube pre-amp is not very well shielded and occasionally picks up radio transmissions which obivously makes it unusable for recording. I guess that would depend on the location and the radio frequencies in your area, but certainly worth mentioning.

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An excellent buy

Posted by homestudioguy from Illinois on Mar 21, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Long time player / relatively new to studio stuff

Reviewer's Play Style: Many

I recently bought this mic from Musicians Friend based on comments on Recording Forums and Reviews. They were all correct. For the money, the M9 is fantastic buy. My specific mic has some minor finish flaws and I have read that the mic should definitely used upside down to keep the tube heat away from the body of the mic especially in extended single term use or the heat could melt epoxys holding things together.

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Deceptively good mic

Posted by Water's Edge from Vancouver BC on Sep 5, 2004

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: musician, engineer, producer

Reviewer's Play Style: acoustic, pop, world, jazz

This mic has been in my arsenal for a year. I picked it because the price was right and the reviews were very solid. My first impression with an acoustic guitar that there is no question about its significant, big sound on the bottom and its pristine articulation of the top end. Impressive. After many months I began to give the M9 some serious time as vocal mic - and discovered that it is highly favorable (using a Grace pre amp). So much so that it has earned its way to the "go to" vocal mic category - which is very much to my surprise (the competition is stiff) But there you have it. For the money - a steal! Super clean, quiet, engaging tube richness, immediacy and texture. Acoustic string instruments and vocals shine. Extremely rugged, excellent sonics and some additional features (i.e. pads) make the CAD M9 a qualified winner especially given the pricepoint.

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