CAD Audio M179

The CAD M179 combines a vintage capsule design with advanced electronics. The M179 features the dual pattern version of the original equitek e-300 capsule, an externally biased capsule with a gold sputtered 1.1" diaphragm.

Features CAD Audio M179

• Continuously variable pattern with a "hard" cardioid center detent
• Large 1.1" dual diaphragm external bias condenser capsule
• Gold sputtered diaphragms
• High SPL capability (143 dB SPL with pad)
• Transformerless balanced output circuits
• 20 dB non-capacitive pad
• 6dB/Octave @ 100Hz high-pass filter
• Stainless steel internal pop/EMI filter

Technical Data

• Type: Large diaphragm microphone
• Converter principle: Capacitor
• Membrane: Large membrane
• Directional characteristic: Stepless
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• limiting sound pressure level: 143 dB
• Impedance: 200 Ohm
• Sensitivity: -36 dBV 16 mV/Pa
• Phantom power: 48 V
• Connector plug: 3pin XLR
• Weight: 181 g