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Silver side-address condenser mic with shockmount, tripod stand, foam windscreen and XLR cable

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CAD GXL1800 Side-Address Condenser Microphone

SKU CH-59VR-P4A65

Large-diaphragm side-address condenser with cardioid pattern, 124 dB SPL handling, and included shockmount, stand, cable and windscreen

  • Cardioid pattern rejects room noise for cleaner vocals
  • Handles 124 dB SPL so loud sources stay distortion-free
  • Included shockmount isolates vibrations from stand and floor
  • Tripod stand and XLR cable let you record immediately
  • Foam windscreen reduces plosives for smoother close-up takes

Side-Address Studio Condenser Microphone

The CAD GXL1800 is a large-format side-address condenser microphone built for studio recording. Its cardioid polar pattern minimises off-axis pickup to keep room noise out of vocals and instruments. The design handles a maximum SPL of 124 dB, making it suitable for loud sound sources. It is intended for project-studio owners and content creators who need a straightforward vocal microphone.

Cardioid Pattern and Included Mounting Hardware

The cardioid pattern reduces bleed from monitors and room reflections during close-miked sessions. A high-grade isolating shockmount is supplied to decouple the capsule from stand vibrations and handling noise. A compact tripod stand is also included for immediate desktop placement. The microphone connects via a standard XLR output requiring an external preamp or interface with phantom power.

XLR Cable, Windscreen and Tripod Stand

The package includes an XLR cable so the microphone can be connected straight to an audio interface without a separate purchase. A foam windscreen fits over the grille to tame plosives on vocals and speech. The bundled tripod stand provides a stable base for tabletop use or can be removed for mounting on a boom arm. These accessories let a single user start recording without extra hardware.

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Price $10.99
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Questions about this item

What connector does the side-address condenser microphone use and what signal level does it require?

It uses a standard three-pin XLR connection and requires external phantom power from your interface or mixer to operate.

What does the side-address condenser microphone need to sit securely on a desk?

The box includes a tripod stand and a high-grade shockmount that threads onto the stand to isolate the mic from vibrations.

How is the side-address condenser microphone set up and what step is often missed?

Mount the mic in the shockmount on the tripod, connect the supplied XLR cable, then activate phantom power on your preamp — skipping that power switch leaves the mic silent.

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