how are these condenser mics?

[bfoundation81]

just wanted some input from anyone who has used these mics

mxl 990
cad 2400

are these ok i bought them im just geting into recording with pro tools!!!!

 

[Big Kenny]

never heard of the CAD
don't care for the Marshall
what kind of pre are you running?

 

[Sklathill]

The CAD sounds not bad...perhaps a bit overly dark and a slightly higher noise floor than others in the crowded <100 mic category. I personally sounded surprisingly good on it for doing VO work. I was thinking of getting one, til I came across a nice deal on a marshall V67B, which made me sound better.

People tend to bag on the 990, while others say it's very usable. I'm reminded of an issue of electronic musician where the 990 gets a sidebar, where the authors extols its use on guitar amp.

Use the search on the 990...you'll get plenty of comments.

 

[sdsi]

For reference...here is an artist recording on the MXL 990.

-Savoy-
www.iceestudios.com

 

[bfoundation81]

thanks savoy

i like that sounds great doing good with that girl keep up the good work hope to be good like that someday soon lol!!!
Do you use cad mics ad all i just got the 2400 also just wondering marshall sounds good though im impressed!!!!!1

 

[sdsi]

i like that sounds great doing good with that girl keep up the good work hope to be good like that someday soon lol!!!
Do you use cad mics ad all i just got the 2400 also just wondering marshall sounds good though im impressed!!!!!1

I will pass on that compliment to the artist. I don't use cad mics...so I can't comment on them (although I almost bought one). Hopefully...a user with some cad mics will reply and maybe post a sample...i'm also interested in hearing their quality.

-Savoy-
www.iceestudios.com

 

[DJL]

never heard of the CAD
don't care for the Marshall
what kind of pre are you running?

Same here... I've never heard the CAD 2400 and I don't care for the MXL990 either.