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It was a waste. A bunch of faked pictures of him supposedly screaming into microphones but you could tell he was just opening his mouth. No strain in his face or neck. 4Chan helped bury his threads then Anonymous deleted them.
I hope you had a blast making this video. Because it was absolutely amazing & total blast to watch. Thanks Mike! For this & everything you have done. Can't express enough how much you have help us over the years.
Perhaps I'm a little late to the party, but looking for a replacement mic as a voice over I stumbled over many mic comparisons and then I found this gem. This was such a nice and cosy joy to watch. I loved every bit of and every mic in it. Also, really love your voice! Subscribed!
The e100sx is smoother than all of them to my ear from this video. Will be testing it in person soon when mine arrives. I have the original e100 and love it.
So awesome to finally hear how an e350 sounds. I have a few e100 and e200's but have yet to pull the trigger on the e350 because I could never find an example of the sound, despite it's high resale value. Thanks Mike for all the great content!
I started my voice over journey about a year and a half ago picking up a CAD E100S based off your videos and I can't be happier with how it's treated me these past 18 months. It was such a forgiving mic when I was first getting started and I feel like I've really been able to grow with it and get more out of it as I've improved as a voice actor. Loved this video and all your content and just wanted to say thanks for all you do : )
Thanks Mike. Love the price of the e100Sx I found ($200 CAD), so I picked one up. Beauty for baritones. I like that it is closer to the e100 flavour than the e100s-ibilance. However, as I was doing some mic comparisons of my own, I noticed that the e100Sx has an inverted phase from all my other mics!? What? My direct comparisons (single recording, separate channels) sound way more congruent with both mics in the same phase - lol. Did you notice that on your e100Sx? Is this a Equitek thing or an e100 thing, or just the Sx, or just mine?
It has slightly more clarity than the LCT1040 in "dark mode", but they do favor each other. A little EQ could probably eliminate the difference as perceived in a mix!
Love the nostalgic trip down internet memory lane. Those were the best days of the internet, when it was small, esoteric communities of like-minded people, before everything congealed into a few monopolies that mash everyone together into a mess of clickbait and trolls.
Hey Mike. Great interview on Anthony Pica’s podcast. I was in his group and recommended he interview you and it was a long time coming. As always I love what you do!!! Thanks man!
As an audiobook consumer, it would be fantastic if more narrators adopted a warmer, darker, (fatter?) mic like the new E100SX (or the NT1). (BTW, have you ever tested the TLM 193?) Even when bright mics sound better with more air and presence, the sibilance that accompanies it gets fatiguing with long form listening. As the listening time increases, fatigue is held at bay with warmer, darker mics, and the experience is overall, more enjoyable. Perhaps the move toward presence-boosted mics are to help singers punch through the mix (or voiceovers on top of music and other audio effects). But for long-form stand-alone voice listening, bright mics can be brutal... to the extent that I now listen to the narrator's sample clips specifically for how sibilance is handled. Unfortunately, I've opted out of an increasing number of audiobooks to avoid being punished (and perhaps I'm more sensitive than average). But that's just me. Thanks for the outstanding review. There are precious few talking head vids out on TH-cam of an hour in length that make the hour disappear so quickly, then realize it's over already. Big thumb's up. :-)
Legend! And to believe I discovered you just because I don't like my Twitch sound... After seing some of your videos I am in a different world... Can't wait to learn more about voice-over...especially live...
I have to say that 1040 Lewitt vs the new E100sx is a great comparison, how you can dial in the 1040 for different uses--- brilliant, but the E100sx holds up well with all of your mics --- impressive!!!! I'm thinking I could sell most of my mics and get the 1040 and have everything I need-- wow.
Super cool retrospect and comparison! Have a pair of E100s. The batteries were to increase the voltage of the preamp to increase the dynamic range. It allows for things like putting them in a kick drum and they don't distort. Anyhow, really rad watch!
Gotta say I was surprised at how crisp, clear, yet balanced with low end the comparison between the E300s and E100sx was. I will be looking for one now thanks to your reviews, mainly because I do use the TL103 and U87ai as my main units....thanks for this fun video and look forward to future ones as well 👍
Thanks as always Mike! I just noticed that CAD had a new mic and straightaway came here to see if you had anything to say about it and as usual you do not disappoint! Although now I want a Lewitt LCT 1040 after hearing it! Some day... in a distant future.
LOL well done with the Yinzer accent :-D I was wondering if you'd do an episode of Mullet Talk ;-) ...aaaaand also THANK YOU so much for your review and for all the amazing work you do to help us just starting out. I've learned so much and am grateful to you.
I managed to pick up an e300s on sale as my first mic right after they discontinued. I really like how it works with my voice; my natural tone isnt as deep as yours, and it sounds really complimentary. Cumbersome as hell though.
Hey Mike! I just saw there’s a new mic coming from CAD, in the Equitek series! Its really cheap! I hope cad will send you one so we get a review haha! The frequency response kinda looks like the one from a tlm102! Interesting!
Two years later, which do you use more? E100S, or E100Sx? I've had the Sx for about a year (daily driver is a Mini K87 in the booth and will stay that way for a long time, even over the TLM103 and MKH416) but could never justify the E100S for just the hobbyist slot it'd fall into. Also the E100Sx is absolutely dropping in price these days.
I put my cans on pushed it through to the tv and sat back. What a comprehensive review. I really enjoyed the Lewitt Pure 440 comparison most of all. But Bro... Like wow Bro. Heavy daze er days.
I've been using the E100S for a number of years now as my VO mic, and it's... okay. It does the job fairly well. But it has a tendency to deliver audio with some nasty harshness from time to time, causing me extra time in post-production. So perhaps the SX would eliminate those problems, I dunno. However, when I get some money to spend on equipment again, I am probably going to switch to a shotgun mic (knowing, of course, the inherent issues with those, and the importance of placement). I think it'd just be better for my current setup.
This may sound really stupid to engineers and studio snobs, but I've been working with tons of different mics for years, and I really feel that the CAD e100 line is so unique and such a hidden gem because they are priced closer to the mid price range, but I really feel they can compete with Nuemann in a lot of applications, namely voice over work. They have a lot of genuinely similar qualities, and I'm not talking about other mics that try to "clone" Nuemann, the CADs are just naturally very unique sounding, and you can only get a feel for it if you've worked with them for a while, but I feel they also have a very similar smoothness and a certain warmth that is just as good as Nuemann's. It's rare when a mic can be both highly detailed and gritty sounding while also being smooth and warm. Again, I get that this sounds dumb to say out-loud, but I really do think all of the CAD e100s are a more affordable way to have that Nuemann level of quality. Do they sound different from some CADs out of the box? Sure, absolutely, the frequency responses of the CADs are different with each release, but when you mix with a CAD, that thing can easily compete with Nuemanns, and they sure as fuck can give the whole AKG 414 line a run for their money, that I can say with confidence, even if people disagree about the Nuemann comment.
Awesome video. I’m not sure why Cad would release a fourth generation model that has a completely different sound. To me, if it has a completely different sound, it should release under the model line that most closely matches that sound or as a new product. Maybe this was a cost-cutting measure, but this feels like an unforced error.
Hey MIKE. I just got this ES100SX as my first microphone ever (nice holiday gift I received). Now I need to get a interface, cables and other stuff(?) Do you have a recommended interface or basic products I need to get this baby up and running?
Thanks for this, Mike! Great comparisons and it was also fun to see young Gerald, Bandrew, and Allen (and you)! I'm curious if you had any odd experiences with the E100Sx while you were setting up these comparisons. I picked one up last week, and when it's plugged into my Motu M4 and phantom power is on, there's a buzzing sound I haven't heard with any other mics. I've swapped the mic and I'm still hearing it. It doesn't happen on other interfaces, and no other mic has the issue on the Motu. AND, I found that if I turn on phantom power on ch2, the issue goes away (unless there's a mic plugged into ch2, which is weird). It doesn't sound like interference to me, as it's a consistent 45hz buzz. Because of the weird way ch2's phantom power fixes the issue, I'm thinking there may be something wrong with my M4. Thanks again, Mike. Great as always!
I've not experienced anything like that. I can't think of a time I've had a 45hz buzz/hum. I've hads ground loops at 60hz, but nothing at 45, and nothing like that with the Sx.
@@BoothJunkie Thanks for the quick response! I'm certain it's not a ground loop, because it even happens with my laptop on battery power, with nothing but the interface and the microphone connected. Since I've tried two copies of the E100Sx, I think I'll explore Motu's support. If nothing else, I can always return the Sx, but I actually really like the sound of it with the high-pass filter engaged, so I'm hoping I can resolve it. Either way, thanks again! I just found your channel a few months ago, and your content has been a massive help as I work to build my pvc booth and kick off my VO journey. I really appreciate what you do!
Hi Mike I had that same problem with mine but I didn't try the channel 2 phantom power with mine. I just sent the first one back and got another one and the same buzz with both. I ran mine through an Audient EVO 8 and I don't have a problem with other mics so I sent that one back as well. But I will say I did like the sound of this mic with high-pass on. In short I don't believe my interface was having a problem so just thinking it's weird science.
@@davidairozo8965 Hey David. I worked with Motu and they swapped out my interface. I got the replacement a few days ago and got around to testing it today, and I'm not having the buzzing issue anymore. I did find that my mic has a hum of its own when the case isn't properly grounded. It was a very different sound, but it got worse when I put my hand very close to the case. I took off the front panel and found that one specific wire hummed excessively when I got close to it, but when I put the front panel back on, the hum went away and I haven't heard it since (unless I take the panel off again). Something to do with the grounding of the mic itself, I guess, but since my issues are gone, I'm going to keep mine. Having taken it apart a bit, I can see that both the microphone's case and the small circuit board inside are wired to pin 1 of the XLR connector. From my very VERY limited understanding of mic design after researching my issues, I believe a lot of engineers just call this the pin 1 problem, and while it's confusing to me still, it has to do with how (or whether) pin 1 of the xlr jack (which is the grounding shield in the cable) is connected to the microphone casing and the circuit board in the mic. There's a big debate on the proper way to wire a microphone apparently, but I THINK the way this mic is wired, it creates a loop that can feed interference back into the circuitry. I could be wrong about that. Either way, I'm not having those issues anymore and I'm really happy with the sound I'm getting out of it haha.
@@Billitteri Interesting. When I heard this noise I just thought it was a QC issue with the mic . I am confused that other mics I have don't make noise so I might try another one because I did like the audio quality I was getting. Thanks for sharing your info good stuff, have a great day Mike.
What a marathon! It was so good that I listened twice - not to everything, just a few of the comparisons. I'm intrigued by the end-to-end process that starts in the recording studio and ends at my ears, so I compared the listening experience using inexpensive Bluetooth earbuds and a pair of studio-grade headphones. The characteristics of the microphones were reasonably well represented on both, however my preferences changed slightly. For instance, on the earbuds (which I use for most of my casual listening) I preferred the Rode over the Lewitt, but on the headphones it was the other way round. I'm not sure this proves anything I didn't already know because, as with most things, everything is relative.
My issue is sounding monotone (in my own ears at least) when reading lines casually. I'm going to be testing microphones and upgrade to something better than a zoom h1n (just need one good payday)
Hey Mike, I am a huge fan, you may be my favorite TH-camr on the topic of microphone reviews and voice over tips and tricks, please keep doing that great job that you do. I am bothering you over here because I recently bought a CAD E100, yes, the very first model in the E100 series, but it doesn't come with the batteries and I've been told that these are not just simple squared 9V batteries, but that they are somehow special and difficult to come by. Would you be able to provide me with any guidance on how to get a set of working batteries for my CAD E100 Microphone before it arrives in a couple of weeks? I would greatly appreciate your input and advice on this. Much love and respect from Costa Rica, and you are most welcome to come and visit and be our guest.
I brought the cad e100sx from amazon and mine has a hiss that is noncable and present. I tested one with a warm audio 47 jr that has 9 db of self noise and the CAD e100sx has a similar self noise. there was a noticeable difference, it might be a defect with electrical interference that hasn't been shield yet. I want to return this to get another one but have you experienced a high level of hiss that's noticeable?
IMHO the New CAD e100SX sounds a little dull and less present than the E100s, as if you put a towel over an e100s. Love the CAD E350, very smooth, I've had one for 10 years now. I've heard the E350 sounds close to a Neumann u67. The new SX seems it may be great on sibilant or female voices
Sounds like the original E100 has a similar high frequency response to the sx, the 100s and the sx both have similar bass response, and the e100 2 sounds very thin
I noticed, the E100SX has a bid more mid bass compared to the E100 and the E100II. To the E100S it’s pretty much a wash there, but like you said, the E100SX is slightly darker. But I’m glad, they are so similar after all. Didn’t like the E300S. Cannot tell exactly, why though. Overall it is luckily a very robust choice… sound wise. Hope CAD will have less Problems with the new iteration. Compared to the Neat King Bee II, the E100SX would maybe rather my choice. I still don’t like the Lewitt LCT440 Pure. And I probably never will. And again, the LCT540 Subzero would more likely be my choice. But there’s the RØDE NT1 is… great. I cannot help but liking its sound. The TZs are nice, but feel a bit dodgy to me. On your voice, the TLM 103 is a better fit than the E100SX. The U87AI… well… if one has money to burn…I like LCT540S and Neumann TLM103 on the high end. Mid range wise it would be the RØDE NT1 or the CAD E100SX.
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Bahahahaha that intro, love it!
What were you, like 16 then? hehe
Thanks. I have the E100SX on order from Amazon USA arriving in Australia next week. That's what is available so I can't wait to try it out.
Can you share a link to that boom operator listserv?
It was a waste. A bunch of faked pictures of him supposedly screaming into microphones but you could tell he was just opening his mouth. No strain in his face or neck. 4Chan helped bury his threads then Anonymous deleted them.
Are we sure that dud on usenet wasn't Bandrew?
I hope you had a blast making this video. Because it was absolutely amazing & total blast to watch.
Thanks Mike! For this & everything you have done. Can't express enough how much you have help us over the years.
Perhaps I'm a little late to the party, but looking for a replacement mic as a voice over I stumbled over many mic comparisons and then I found this gem. This was such a nice and cosy joy to watch. I loved every bit of and every mic in it. Also, really love your voice! Subscribed!
The e100sx is smoother than all of them to my ear from this video. Will be testing it in person soon when mine arrives. I have the original e100 and love it.
The e100Sx sounds fantastic. Surprised that I preferred it over almost all of the over CAD mics. Thanks for the review!
I still have my two cad e100 from 1990’s. I’m going to keep them.
Just impulse bought the E100Sx on sale for $200, as I need to upgrade my $30 AT2020 clone. Hope it's everything I ever wanted!
@@scooba789 Yes it is much nicer than the cheaper condenser I had.
Does it feel worth $200 still? Its like $80 now & i see ppl hating on it
@@UndergroundPlu9 damn ur right shoulda waited lol
@@UndergroundPlu9 definitely good for 80 i can say that
@@WantedArgonianMale typical audio company droppng prices after a year lmao
So awesome to finally hear how an e350 sounds. I have a few e100 and e200's but have yet to pull the trigger on the e350 because I could never find an example of the sound, despite it's high resale value. Thanks Mike for all the great content!
I started my voice over journey about a year and a half ago picking up a CAD E100S based off your videos and I can't be happier with how it's treated me these past 18 months. It was such a forgiving mic when I was first getting started and I feel like I've really been able to grow with it and get more out of it as I've improved as a voice actor. Loved this video and all your content and just wanted to say thanks for all you do : )
JUST ORDERED THE NEW CAD E1OOSX BABY
I love how my two favorite reviewers work together to have a bit of fun. #boothjunkie #podcastage
I have the original E-100 that I bought in the 90's and I never changed the battery. I still use it for my vocals!
Fantastic walk down memory lane. Great review again, Mike. Likely the next mic in my roster. I rue the day I sold my OG E-100...
Even when I'm not looking for a new mic, I still have to stop by and watch Mark Hammil review microphones every now and then.
Such a good channel.
Thanks Mike. Love the price of the e100Sx I found ($200 CAD), so I picked one up. Beauty for baritones. I like that it is closer to the e100 flavour than the e100s-ibilance. However, as I was doing some mic comparisons of my own, I noticed that the e100Sx has an inverted phase from all my other mics!? What? My direct comparisons (single recording, separate channels) sound way more congruent with both mics in the same phase - lol. Did you notice that on your e100Sx? Is this a Equitek thing or an e100 thing, or just the Sx, or just mine?
Funny and interesting ! 😳😂🎤👍 thank you Mike ! It was a pleasure to listen the CAD story and yours ! 😜
You had way too much fun with that intro. I absolutely adore it!
Shocked how similar the LCT 1040 sounded in the dark tube mode to the E100SX!
It has slightly more clarity than the LCT1040 in "dark mode", but they do favor each other. A little EQ could probably eliminate the difference as perceived in a mix!
Hilarious look back at your earliest videos... The Pittsburghese was strong in the blonde bombshell known as Microphone Mike! 😂 😂 😂
I've been using my e100 from the 90s til a month ago . Decided to buy 2 new mics.
Loved seeing how the e100 progressed over the years. The throwback videos were great too.
It was interesting hearing young Mike, and I like the collaboration that started at 10:13.
Love the nostalgic trip down internet memory lane. Those were the best days of the internet, when it was small, esoteric communities of like-minded people, before everything congealed into a few monopolies that mash everyone together into a mess of clickbait and trolls.
Like with everything is this world things get out of hand.
Loved the video Mike. I’m a UK broadcaster and always enjoy your postings. Special guest was great ;-)
Hey Mike. Great interview on Anthony Pica’s podcast. I was in his group and recommended he interview you and it was a long time coming. As always I love what you do!!! Thanks man!
As an audiobook consumer, it would be fantastic if more narrators adopted a warmer, darker, (fatter?) mic like the new E100SX (or the NT1). (BTW, have you ever tested the TLM 193?) Even when bright mics sound better with more air and presence, the sibilance that accompanies it gets fatiguing with long form listening. As the listening time increases, fatigue is held at bay with warmer, darker mics, and the experience is overall, more enjoyable. Perhaps the move toward presence-boosted mics are to help singers punch through the mix (or voiceovers on top of music and other audio effects). But for long-form stand-alone voice listening, bright mics can be brutal... to the extent that I now listen to the narrator's sample clips specifically for how sibilance is handled. Unfortunately, I've opted out of an increasing number of audiobooks to avoid being punished (and perhaps I'm more sensitive than average). But that's just me.
Thanks for the outstanding review. There are precious few talking head vids out on TH-cam of an hour in length that make the hour disappear so quickly, then realize it's over already. Big thumb's up. :-)
Hey Mike, have you had a chance to review the new CAD Equitek's E50 and E40? What are your thoughts if you have?
It's insane that the U87 basically sounds just like the CAD E100SX. I don't notice much of a difference at all!
Agreed. And the CAD e100sx has been discounted since then. $100. So the U87 is now 36x times more expensive, rather than just 10x.
@@edwarddodge7937 Wait is that why the E100Sx is $100 now? It has officially been discontinued??
The LCT 440 might be a good alternate choice for me, after my Stellar X2
Great breakdown of the history of the mic. I also love the Podcastage cameo!
I thought he might turn this occasion into a holiday, and I wasn’t disappointed.
Legend! And to believe I discovered you just because I don't like my Twitch sound... After seing some of your videos I am in a different world... Can't wait to learn more about voice-over...especially live...
I have to say that 1040 Lewitt vs the new E100sx is a great comparison, how you can dial in the 1040 for different uses--- brilliant, but the E100sx holds up well with all of your mics --- impressive!!!! I'm thinking I could sell most of my mics and get the 1040 and have everything I need-- wow.
Super cool retrospect and comparison! Have a pair of E100s. The batteries were to increase the voltage of the preamp to increase the dynamic range. It allows for things like putting them in a kick drum and they don't distort. Anyhow, really rad watch!
Gotta say I was surprised at how crisp, clear, yet balanced with low end the comparison between the E300s and E100sx was. I will be looking for one now thanks to your reviews, mainly because I do use the TL103 and U87ai as my main units....thanks for this fun video and look forward to future ones as well 👍
Hearing Mike's voice for one hour, what a blessing mate, but seriously that’s one of the greatest comparisons videos in TH-cam :)
Thanks as always Mike! I just noticed that CAD had a new mic and straightaway came here to see if you had anything to say about it and as usual you do not disappoint! Although now I want a Lewitt LCT 1040 after hearing it! Some day... in a distant future.
Wow, Mike, killer comparisons!!! LOVE this "shootout" --- great work!!!
Nice demonstration! Very helpful.
LOL well done with the Yinzer accent :-D I was wondering if you'd do an episode of Mullet Talk ;-) ...aaaaand also THANK YOU so much for your review and for all the amazing work you do to help us just starting out. I've learned so much and am grateful to you.
Mike, Gerry isn't getting her done any more on Compuserve. He's on TH-cam as "Gerald Undone."
ty for the insightfull review, your becoming one of my favorite voiceover hosts
The Lars snare!!! Like he just mic’d up a coffee can!
I managed to pick up an e300s on sale as my first mic right after they discontinued. I really like how it works with my voice; my natural tone isnt as deep as yours, and it sounds really complimentary.
Cumbersome as hell though.
PLEASE tell me that Pixburgh dialect was real! Always happy to hear the mother tongue🤣
Lovely vid Mike and fun as well..stay true and happy
Great comparision. Thanks. I have the Rode and the Cad is on order. Can't wait to try it out.
After watching your videos I got the lewitt 540 sub zero and use it for all of my vo projects and absolutely love it!
The U87 was first released in '67, I think...
This is a tour-de-force! And that Delaware County accent? SPECTACULAR . 😆😆
I can totally hear the "Yinzer" in your "old" video!! 😁
Awesome, and thanks for including the NT 1 in your comparisons!
Thanks, I just ordered one! Currently on Sale for the holidays if anyone's hunting!
I'll be super exited on watch this in 20 years
Hey Mike! I just saw there’s a new mic coming from CAD, in the Equitek series! Its really cheap! I hope cad will send you one so we get a review haha! The frequency response kinda looks like the one from a tlm102! Interesting!
The dramatization sequences are hilarious:D
I love the character you gave this video
lol Mike, wtf. I have a cad e100s. I got it based on your reviews a couple years ago. It’s my favorite mic that I own so far.
I still have a e 300 and a e 100 from about 2003. Love them
Two years later, which do you use more? E100S, or E100Sx? I've had the Sx for about a year (daily driver is a Mini K87 in the booth and will stay that way for a long time, even over the TLM103 and MKH416) but could never justify the E100S for just the hobbyist slot it'd fall into. Also the E100Sx is absolutely dropping in price these days.
I put my cans on pushed it through to the tv and sat back. What a comprehensive review. I really enjoyed the Lewitt Pure 440 comparison most of all. But Bro... Like wow Bro. Heavy daze er days.
Great Video, loved the sketch portions too.
3:09 And that little boy grew up to be... Bandrew.
Dude, I totally knew you used to have long rocker hair!
Hello
Very interesting thanks.
Can you please tells us what audio interface do you use ?
Thanks 😀
I've been using the E100S for a number of years now as my VO mic, and it's... okay. It does the job fairly well. But it has a tendency to deliver audio with some nasty harshness from time to time, causing me extra time in post-production. So perhaps the SX would eliminate those problems, I dunno. However, when I get some money to spend on equipment again, I am probably going to switch to a shotgun mic (knowing, of course, the inherent issues with those, and the importance of placement). I think it'd just be better for my current setup.
Lars's snare on St. Anger is one of the most hated sounds in recorded metal history. That skit got me. I cried a little.
This may sound really stupid to engineers and studio snobs, but I've been working with tons of different mics for years, and I really feel that the CAD e100 line is so unique and such a hidden gem because they are priced closer to the mid price range, but I really feel they can compete with Nuemann in a lot of applications, namely voice over work. They have a lot of genuinely similar qualities, and I'm not talking about other mics that try to "clone" Nuemann, the CADs are just naturally very unique sounding, and you can only get a feel for it if you've worked with them for a while, but I feel they also have a very similar smoothness and a certain warmth that is just as good as Nuemann's.
It's rare when a mic can be both highly detailed and gritty sounding while also being smooth and warm. Again, I get that this sounds dumb to say out-loud, but I really do think all of the CAD e100s are a more affordable way to have that Nuemann level of quality. Do they sound different from some CADs out of the box? Sure, absolutely, the frequency responses of the CADs are different with each release, but when you mix with a CAD, that thing can easily compete with Nuemanns, and they sure as fuck can give the whole AKG 414 line a run for their money, that I can say with confidence, even if people disagree about the Nuemann comment.
Great job as usual. Just wish you had a couple shotgun mikes since so many use them for VO.
Awesome video. I’m not sure why Cad would release a fourth generation model that has a completely different sound.
To me, if it has a completely different sound, it should release under the model line that most closely matches that sound or as a new product.
Maybe this was a cost-cutting measure, but this feels like an unforced error.
Wooo hoooooo!!!! Let’s go Mike!!!
Mike, dat accent! I feel like Im back on da East Coust! Cheers from Cancun!
I have the very first one from 1992, still working to perfection
Hey MIKE. I just got this ES100SX as my first microphone ever (nice holiday gift I received). Now I need to get a interface, cables and other stuff(?) Do you have a recommended interface or basic products I need to get this baby up and running?
Thanks for this, Mike! Great comparisons and it was also fun to see young Gerald, Bandrew, and Allen (and you)!
I'm curious if you had any odd experiences with the E100Sx while you were setting up these comparisons. I picked one up last week, and when it's plugged into my Motu M4 and phantom power is on, there's a buzzing sound I haven't heard with any other mics. I've swapped the mic and I'm still hearing it. It doesn't happen on other interfaces, and no other mic has the issue on the Motu. AND, I found that if I turn on phantom power on ch2, the issue goes away (unless there's a mic plugged into ch2, which is weird). It doesn't sound like interference to me, as it's a consistent 45hz buzz. Because of the weird way ch2's phantom power fixes the issue, I'm thinking there may be something wrong with my M4.
Thanks again, Mike. Great as always!
I've not experienced anything like that. I can't think of a time I've had a 45hz buzz/hum. I've hads ground loops at 60hz, but nothing at 45, and nothing like that with the Sx.
@@BoothJunkie Thanks for the quick response! I'm certain it's not a ground loop, because it even happens with my laptop on battery power, with nothing but the interface and the microphone connected. Since I've tried two copies of the E100Sx, I think I'll explore Motu's support. If nothing else, I can always return the Sx, but I actually really like the sound of it with the high-pass filter engaged, so I'm hoping I can resolve it.
Either way, thanks again! I just found your channel a few months ago, and your content has been a massive help as I work to build my pvc booth and kick off my VO journey. I really appreciate what you do!
Hi Mike I had that same problem with mine but I didn't try the channel 2 phantom power with mine. I just sent the first one back and got another one and the same buzz with both. I ran mine through an Audient EVO 8 and I don't have a problem with other mics so I sent that one back as well. But I will say I did like the sound of this mic with high-pass on. In short I don't believe my interface was having a problem so just thinking it's weird science.
@@davidairozo8965 Hey David. I worked with Motu and they swapped out my interface. I got the replacement a few days ago and got around to testing it today, and I'm not having the buzzing issue anymore. I did find that my mic has a hum of its own when the case isn't properly grounded. It was a very different sound, but it got worse when I put my hand very close to the case. I took off the front panel and found that one specific wire hummed excessively when I got close to it, but when I put the front panel back on, the hum went away and I haven't heard it since (unless I take the panel off again). Something to do with the grounding of the mic itself, I guess, but since my issues are gone, I'm going to keep mine.
Having taken it apart a bit, I can see that both the microphone's case and the small circuit board inside are wired to pin 1 of the XLR connector. From my very VERY limited understanding of mic design after researching my issues, I believe a lot of engineers just call this the pin 1 problem, and while it's confusing to me still, it has to do with how (or whether) pin 1 of the xlr jack (which is the grounding shield in the cable) is connected to the microphone casing and the circuit board in the mic. There's a big debate on the proper way to wire a microphone apparently, but I THINK the way this mic is wired, it creates a loop that can feed interference back into the circuitry. I could be wrong about that. Either way, I'm not having those issues anymore and I'm really happy with the sound I'm getting out of it haha.
@@Billitteri Interesting. When I heard this noise I just thought it was a QC issue with the mic . I am confused that other mics I have don't make noise so I might try another one because I did like the audio quality I was getting. Thanks for sharing your info good stuff, have a great day Mike.
Are we going to see any more Booth Flunky and Booth Bro-sky throwback videos? Great skits Mike!
God that sketch at 5:15 had me dying. This is the uhmm. The uhmm. The uhmmm. Uhmmmmmmm. ROFL!!
What a marathon! It was so good that I listened twice - not to everything, just a few of the comparisons. I'm intrigued by the end-to-end process that starts in the recording studio and ends at my ears, so I compared the listening experience using inexpensive Bluetooth earbuds and a pair of studio-grade headphones. The characteristics of the microphones were reasonably well represented on both, however my preferences changed slightly. For instance, on the earbuds (which I use for most of my casual listening) I preferred the Rode over the Lewitt, but on the headphones it was the other way round. I'm not sure this proves anything I didn't already know because, as with most things, everything is relative.
Very cool! Thanks Mike.
I wish you could test the E100SX with MKH416 as it is a hypercardiod
My issue is sounding monotone (in my own ears at least) when reading lines casually. I'm going to be testing microphones and upgrade to something better than a zoom h1n (just need one good payday)
it sounds really great, i would love to get one of these.
Mike is that a Delco accent I'm hearing from the old days?
Hey Mike, I am a huge fan, you may be my favorite TH-camr on the topic of microphone reviews and voice over tips and tricks, please keep doing that great job that you do. I am bothering you over here because I recently bought a CAD E100, yes, the very first model in the E100 series, but it doesn't come with the batteries and I've been told that these are not just simple squared 9V batteries, but that they are somehow special and difficult to come by. Would you be able to provide me with any guidance on how to get a set of working batteries for my CAD E100 Microphone before it arrives in a couple of weeks? I would greatly appreciate your input and advice on this. Much love and respect from Costa Rica, and you are most welcome to come and visit and be our guest.
i just swapped e100 round badge batts, Energizer 8.4 V NiMH. 2 x $17. Very easy to insert. Commonplace batts.
I brought the cad e100sx from amazon and mine has a hiss that is noncable and present. I tested one with a warm audio 47 jr that has 9 db of self noise and the CAD e100sx has a similar self noise. there was a noticeable difference, it might be a defect with electrical interference that hasn't been shield yet. I want to return this to get another one but have you experienced a high level of hiss that's noticeable?
IMHO the New CAD e100SX sounds a little dull and less present than the E100s, as if you put a towel over an e100s. Love the CAD E350, very smooth, I've had one for 10 years now. I've heard the E350 sounds close to a Neumann u67. The new SX seems it may be great on sibilant or female voices
3:00 pop punk pizza party?! 🎙💥🍕
Great episode
My first real mic was an E100… wish I still had it!
Hi, can you review the new audiobox go from presonus?
The CAD 100 SX and the Stellar X3 sounds exactly the same!
2:21. Gerry Gets'er Done. That's Gerlad Undone now on TH-cam!
Omg I need a link to bad boy bucks my space page
I believe the Cad e100sx sounds great compared vs the Lewitt.
Sounds like the original E100 has a similar high frequency response to the sx, the 100s and the sx both have similar bass response, and the e100 2 sounds very thin
Stoner Mike is legendary 🤟🏼
I noticed, the E100SX has a bid more mid bass compared to the E100 and the E100II. To the E100S it’s pretty much a wash there, but like you said, the E100SX is slightly darker. But I’m glad, they are so similar after all. Didn’t like the E300S. Cannot tell exactly, why though. Overall it is luckily a very robust choice… sound wise. Hope CAD will have less Problems with the new iteration. Compared to the Neat King Bee II, the E100SX would maybe rather my choice. I still don’t like the Lewitt LCT440 Pure. And I probably never will. And again, the LCT540 Subzero would more likely be my choice. But there’s the RØDE NT1 is… great. I cannot help but liking its sound. The TZs are nice, but feel a bit dodgy to me. On your voice, the TLM 103 is a better fit than the E100SX. The U87AI… well… if one has money to burn…I like LCT540S and Neumann TLM103 on the high end. Mid range wise it would be the RØDE NT1 or the CAD E100SX.