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The GXL3000 Studio Microphone from CAD Audio.
I first noticed the unassuming GXL3000 microphone as part of a BSW promotion. Intrigued by the low price; word on the ‘net was that this inexpensive (sub – $100USD) piece is a great performer.
After trying it out myself, I can say this one excels, even if you disregard the great price point. Why?
Before even plugging in, I liked the looks of this one. Squint your eyes a bit and stretch out the body. That little mesh crown at the top reminded me of a U47 on a diet. Looks aside, this model comes with a ‘pinch’ type shock mount …and a zipper leatherette pouch. You’ll find 3 pickup patterns included. Omni, figure-8 and cardioid. For everyday VO and speech/vocal work, I concentrated on cardioid. A glance at the microphones back reveals a 10db pad and a 100hz high pass filter.
How does it sound? Let’s fire up phantom and give it a try.
Well, the best answer is to listen in and hear the 3000 in Studio1A. In words, I would say it has excellent speech articulation. Nice and crisp. The bottom end is well cared for, allowing me to get by with barely a p-pop, even without a filter. I always listen for that articulation bump and how it is characterized. It gives a nice crispy, but subtle punch.
Let me know what you think? In the sub-$100USD category, I think this is a lot of microphone for the money. That’s just my opinion though. Stop by and listen in!
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