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Similar to the M177 except with an adjustable Polar Pattern, the M179 features a dual sided, externally biased capsule with a gold sputtered 1.1" diaphragm. The M179 has a high speed, low noise operational amplifier head amp, coupled with a new discrete high efficiency power supply circuit. This results in incredibly low noise, low distortion and fast transient response. The M179 will even work with 24-volt phantom supplies! The M179 also features a non-capacitive 20 dB pad switch and an 80 Hz high-pass filter.

Specifications

Type:
Side Address, External bias condenser

Frequency Response:
10-20 kHz

Polar Pattern:
Variable

Impedance:
Low (200 ohms nominal).

Output Level At 1 kHz.:
Open Circuit Voltage:
-56 dB (0 dB = 1 volt per microbar).
15.9 mV/Pascal.

Dynamic Range:
133 dB.

Equivalent Noise Level:
11 dB Equivalent SPL, A weighted

Maximum SPL:
143 dB SPL (With pad on)

Total Harmonic Distortion:
Less than 0.15%

Powering:
Minimum Requirements are 24, 48 Volt Phantom Power capable of delivering at least 8 mA.

Connector:
Three pin male XLR type.

Finish:
"Titanium" Grey with Nickel Plated front & rear screen.

Dimensions:
2.25" (57.2 mm) Dia., x 7.00" (177.8 mm) High

Net Weight:
17.8 oz. (506 grams)

M179 very versitile

Rob Steskal
March 21, 2007

Rating: 9/10

The CAD M179 comes in a decent case with a nice shockmount. Faithful reproduction of a number of sources. The M179 is very transparent and excells in that area. Read the specs and you see a very good mic. Use the M179 in ANY area and you realize that you can have transparent reproduction at a low cost. It does have a decent proximety effect. You can get too close to this mic if you do not use the HP filter. The 20DB cut rules for drums!!! Bleed through is actually nice in the way it adds liveliness to the recording.

On electric guitar I like my rig sound just the way it is and need a good thump on the low to translate through, this mic delivers.

The acoustic guitars sound sublime, it counts alot on proper placement but once you get it it is amazing.

On Bass guitar it mixes great with a direct line.

Have not used on piano or strings, I have some amazing samples, but from what I can tell with using this mic for quite a while now, I have no doubt it will deliver.

For backing vocals it is excellent in any form. Kick it to omni and gather round the mic.

Vocals, I saved this for last because, this is the area I am torn on this mic. For some vocals the m179 is just too transparent and the voices needed help, break out the tube mic or I hope you have a decent tube pre.
However I have a friend with a delightfully rich and beautiful voice. Transparency was a MUST. One of those voices you want to hear it as it is.
with all mics and vocals the singer may not fit the mic. I find it hard to recomend any mic for lead vocals without hearing the voice of the singer. On the more common shot voice from too many shows but the singer is still good I have a hard time recomending this mic. Also I find this mic where vocals are concerned is much more suited for slower tempo/piano/acoustic projects.
One final thing for the lead vocal aspect of this mic. Test it while dialing through the patterns. This mic is awesome in the fact you can dial in, it is not 9 selections. It literally is a dial. With a quality (not nessarily exspensive) tube pre you can do a lot more with this mic for lead vocals. If you are looking for striclty a lead vocal mic that will help you find a signature sound this mic is not for you.

In ending, this mic is so good that you can go a lil rough on the EQ when trying to model a sound and it still has a good clean quality. So if looking for a versitile transparent mic. Get the M179 you will not be disappointed. If seeking a mic with some personality of it\'s own you will not get it without a tube pre. If even then.

  • HOW TO...RECORD VOCALS

    With the use of a good preamp and the right software, it's possible to get incredible results when you record vocals at home. And even equipment such as the Line 6 Toneport (either the UX1 or UX2) commonly used for guitars, can be a great choice...read on.

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