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Hugh Robjohns checks out a range of keenly-priced condenser mics from over there that look set to do rather well over here...

The flagship of the CAD range, the VX2 is a massive, dual-capsule, dual-valve condenser mic, with all the virtues associated with large-diaphragm tube mics. Hugh Robjohns drools...

Extending their popular range of condenser microphones, Conneaut Audio Devices have introduced the impressive retro-styled VSM1 tube microphone near the top of their range.

US mic manufacturers CAD move in on the affordable end of the market with two new large-diaphragm models, one of which offers multi-pattern functionality. Hugh Robjohns evaluates the M177 and M179.

CAD continue their M series with an affordable valve mic.

Three new mics from CAD offer impressive mounting hardware and audio specifications specially tailored to recording drums.

I have just got hold of a CAD M9 valve mic and the background noise level seems high compared to my other condensers...

This new set of Chinese-built mics offers good-quality vocal and instrument recording on a budget.

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