CAD M179 vs. Studio Projects B3

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CAD M179 vs. Studio Projects B3

hi there,

what do you think, which of these mics offers more bang for the buck?

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I am very interrested in this thread... I believe we could also add the M-audio Solaris in the debate.... it has multipatern also and I would like someone besides massive mastering speaking about it (Not that I don't trust you massive :P but I would like some other people's opinion).
 
Both are fairly neutral, the CAD having completely variable patterns.

War
 
I have had both the B3 and the M179.
The B3 has a little more of that high mid hype and comes off as a brighter mic.
The M179 seems to have less hype, and a little darker, and meaty.
The B3 picks up more of the room in cardioid.
The M179, in cardioid, picks up less of the surrounding sound in comparison. It seems a little more two dimensional and in your face. That could be a good thing or not, depending on what you want it to do.
 
I like the CAD, more "what goes in, comes out"
I like the B3, more "sparkle"
 
Do you think the CAD would make an useful mic in Figure 8 for M-S recording? Keep in mind I do the rock/punk/indie thing, not trying to get radio-friendly pop music sounds.

Warhead said:
Both are fairly neutral, the CAD having completely variable patterns.

War
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By completely variable, I'm assuming you mean it has a pot that goes from Figure 8 to Omni with all stages of Cardioid in between, and not just a 3 position rocker switch?
 
Yes, that's what he means. It takes some playing around with but there are some very usable spots in the "tweens". And yeah, I think you could M-S these with success, what are you using for the cardioid?
There are better mics but if that's your budget, the CAD is good.
 
Yes, a pair of M179's would make a fine pair for MS use.

War
 
Big Kenny said:
Yes, that's what he means. It takes some playing around with but there are some very usable spots in the "tweens". And yeah, I think you could M-S these with success, what are you using for the cardioid?
There are better mics but if that's your budget, the CAD is good.
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Thanks. I'm not looking to buy anything right now, but I eventually want to experiment with M-S, especially on some "roomier" indie rock type stuff. I've been looking at various mics with Figure 8 patterns. What I've found: the CAD, the SP B3 and C3, Rode K2, and C414. Since I record solely for fun at this point, the C414 is out from a price perspective, as is (probably) the K2. The SP mics, from what I've read, have a hyped high end that I don't think I'd be happy with. The CAD apparently has a fairly mellow darker sound which would probably work well with what I like. Also, its continuously variable, as mentioned, whereas the SP mics aren't. It just seems like the optimal mic at the right price point for me and what I want to do. If you have any other suggestions for comparable mics in that price point, I'm all ears.

I would probably use something like an AT 4033 or 4040, or even an Oktava 012 as the cardioid mic.
 
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