CAD GXL4000 Large Diaphragm Side-Address Studio Condenser Microphone

The CAD GXL4000 large diaphragm condenser microphone is a professional-grade, side-address studio mic engineered for vocal recording, broadcast, and acoustic instrument capture. With an exceptionally low 5dB self-noise rating and a wide 30Hz-20kHz frequency response, the GXL4000 delivers transparent, detail-rich audio that stands out well above its price class.

For home studio producers and project studio engineers searching for an affordable large diaphragm condenser microphone for vocals, the GXL4000 handles everything from intimate close-mic vocal sessions to acoustic guitar recording with equal authority. Its high 138dB maximum SPL makes it a capable choice for louder sources where budget condensers typically fall short - guitar cabinet miking, drum overheads, and brass instruments all fall well within its operating range.

CAD Audio has been designing and manufacturing professional microphones since 1931, initially as the pro audio division of Astatic. The GXL4000 carries that legacy into the project studio market, offering a cardioid polar pattern that rejects off-axis room noise to keep recordings clean, combined with a wide dynamic range that captures the full character of any source. Phantom power operation ensures compatibility with virtually any audio interface or mixing console equipped with standard P48 phantom power.

Key Features of the CAD GXL4000 Studio Condenser Microphone

• Exceptionally Low 5dB Self-Noise: Delivers an ultra-quiet noise floor that captures delicate vocal nuance and subtle acoustic detail without audible hiss - a specification that rivals condensers costing significantly more.
• Large Diaphragm Design: Captures the warm, full-bodied character of vocals and acoustic instruments with the sensitivity and transient response that large-format condensers are prized for in professional studio environments.
• Side-Address Configuration: Positions the vocalist or instrument naturally in front of the microphone, enabling flexible placement in broadcast booths, vocal booths, and home studio setups.
• 138dB Maximum SPL Handling: Accepts high-pressure sound sources without clipping, extending the GXL4000's usefulness beyond vocals to loud acoustic instruments and amplified sources.
• Wide Frequency Response (30Hz-20kHz): Reproduces the full audible spectrum with accuracy, preserving low-end body, midrange presence, and high-frequency air for professional-quality recordings.
• High Sensitivity (-30dBV): Requires less gain from your preamp to capture a strong, clean signal - reducing the contribution of preamp noise in the signal chain.
• Cardioid Polar Pattern: Focuses pickup at the front of the capsule while attenuating off-axis sources, controlling room ambience and improving isolation in untreated recording spaces.

Technical Specifications

• Operating Principle: Externally-biased condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30Hz to 20kHz
• Sensitivity: -30dBV @ 1 Pa
• Max SPL: 138dB
• Self-Noise: 5dBA
• Power Requirements: P48 (48V phantom power)
• UPC: 631922110364