CAD E90 XLR/USB Review: Good Mic, but Flawed (VS Rode Podmic USB, MV7, FiFine K688, Q9U, PD200X)
Audio Hotline Audio Hotline
22.1K subscribers
940 views
0

 Published On Dec 22, 2023

The CAD E90 is an XLR and USB dynamic "Broadcast" style microphone. In this video I break down all the good and bad about the CAD E90... and let me tell you, there is PLENTY of good, and bad about this mic! If you are considering buying this microphone I would encourage you to listen to the comparison and see what sound you like most, and also see if the features this offers are right for you!

The CAD E90 Mic comparison will include:
Røde Podmic USB
Shure MV7
Maono PD200X
Samson Q9U
FiFine K688

If you have any additional questions
Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!


======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW======
*Affiliate Links Below*

CAD E90:
Link: https://geni.us/cad_e90_ah

Maono PD200X:
Link (B&H, Amazon): https://geni.us/maono_pd200X_ah

Røde Podmic USB:
Link (B&H, Amazon): https://geni.us/podmicUSB_ah
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/oqnKOn

Shure MV7:
Link (B&H, Amazon): https://geni.us/mv7_ah


FiFine K688:
Link (B&H, Amazon): https://geni.us/k688_ah

If there is something else that you want to buy, but would like to help me out by clicking an affiliate link... Here are some storewide affiliate links!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pD2BlK
B&H: https://bhpho.to/386jhd5
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/kjqd6v

==================

========TIMESTAMPS========

CAD E90 INTRO (My CAD history): 0:00 - 1:07
Unboxing/Features: 1:07 - 2:33
E90 specs (record settings): 2:33 - 3:46

Standard Audio Tests: 3:46 - 5:02
Kitty Purr Test 😻: 5:02 - 5:29
Spoken word windscreens/ processing tests: 5:29 - 6:19
Tapping DAT MIC!: 6:19 - 6:40
Phone/Untreated Room Test: 6:40 - 7:22
Guitar tests: 7:22 - 8:09

XLR and USB issue: 8:09 - 9:15

MIC COMPARISONS: 9:15 - 13:44

My Opinion of the E90: 13:44 - 18:54




==================


======Audio Hotline Info======

Join this channel to get access to perks:
   / @audiohotline  

Website: audiohotlinegear.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/audiohotline
MERCH: teespring.com/stores/audiohotline

==================


GEAR I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS (w/ affiliate links):

============VIDEO============

Cameras:
Sony A7IV: https://geni.us/sony_a7iv_ah
Sony A7SIII: https://geni.us/sony_a7siii_ah

Lenses:
24mm f1.4 GM: https://geni.us/sony_24mm_ah
Sony 90mm G Macro: https://geni.us/sony_90mm_ah
Sigma 50mm f1.4: https://geni.us/sigma_50mm_ah

============AUDIO============

Hercules Mic Stand:
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/QOdG1Y
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XaHnzK
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rz4SwS
Motu M2:
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/e4ZQ7g
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3p160ty
Zoom F6:
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/7m0DN3
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oc6FqO
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3kTOUu1
Apollo Twin Quad:
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/b31qoB
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XfwPiU
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NL8gnp
Mogami XLR:
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/oe6G9g
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NiXNSp
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NJ5tLi

show more

Share/Embed