CAD mics at 57 & 58 prices... bargain?

[billycatfish]

i was at a music store the other day looking at sm57 and 58s. but they also had (used) CAD mics... a whole set. all i'm interested in were a couple basic mics to record vocals with.

the guy running the shop said he'd sell me a couple of the CADs for SM57 and SM58 prices ($79 - 89).

Should I do it? or stick with getting Shures. This is just for home recording. you know, i wanted a couple decent mics to have around, but not spend more than $100.

thanks

 

[darrin_h2000]

Are you talking about the shs mikes that cad makes that are Identical to the 57 and 58

or are you talking about the cad large diaphram condencers.

 

[hixmix]

bargainfoshobillycatfish!

 

[billycatfish]

cad

the cad mics were in a set (a couple sm58 lookalikes, a couple small drum mics). he said he'd sell em seperately, so i could only get what i wanted. what's the resale price on these usually? should i consider getting all of them, to resell maybe?

 

[DigitalDon]

CAD Mic Model Numbers?

Would need to know the model number of the mics. If it's the CAD Model 22 then it sells for $49.99 at Musicians Friend. If it's the CAD Model 585 it sells for $19.99 at MF. These are SM58 lookalikes.

Haven't used one of the above but I do have a CAD E100 condensor mic I use for vocals and acoustic guitar. I have been very satisfied with this mic on both male and female vocals but it seems to prefer male.

Also, check out sales at places like http://www.musiciansfriend.com
http://www.samash.com
http://www.americanmusicsupply.com

At AMS they have a pair of AKG vocal mics for about $50. All in all, you can't go wrong with Shure 58's. You will always have a use for one no matter what you are doing. Get the ones without the switch and save some bucks. You shouldn't have to pay more than $100 for a new one on-line.

DD