Would it be worth it? CAD GXL3000 & GXL1200

[SMX_Dizzy]

Well today when I was at my local music store, I came across a package that consisted of a CAD GXL3000, two GXL1200's, and a pop filter. At the music store it was $299, but on eBay it's $225.

How does the CAD GXL3000 compare to a Studio Projects B3? The B3 is what I was planning on getting, but this CAD mic seems fairly nice...I'm just wondering if they're anywhere close to each other quality-wise.

Also, are the GXL1200's decent? They're probably not as great as 603's, but in deal deal it's technically $65 for two of them, which is around the price for one.

Even if the GXL1200's aren't that good, if the GXL3000 isn't bad would it (the package) be worth getting?

 

[markitzero]

The GXL1200's aren't bad. I got a pair for free in some promotion from Bayview Pro Audio. I used them for overheads a couple times with decent results, but my 81's and 3035's have that slot right now. I use the CADs for the occasional hight-hat or ride reinforcement. They're also ok for a snare bottom mic, or taped to the side of a 57 on the snare top (on account of its a cheap condensor that sounds decent, and you won't mind if it gets whacked with a Vic Firth).

Don't know anything about the other mic.

 

[SMX_Dizzy]

Well do you think they'd be decent? I'm not looking for super fancy mics, I can always sell them for a little bit and replace them and get a pair of 603's/604's.

I really just want to know if the GXL3000 is a good mic and if the GXL1200's are decent, and if this package would be worth getting for $225.

 

[SMX_Dizzy]

Come on people, gimme some input here.

 

[SMX_Dizzy]

Aboslutely no one?

 

[RandyW]

I have that package, I think if you look around you will find it a little cheaper try american musical supply. Seems like I've seen it a little under 2 bills.
Any way the the 3000 has a very nice colored sound I used mine a lot till I got a AT4040 now that gets most of the use regarding vocals.
As for the 1200 they are ok for what they do probably best for over heads on drums. But I have used them for acoustic guitar and even saxaphone with decent results.
That mic filter will drive you crazy reinforce it with a coat hanger or two then it will be a little more useable.