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CAD TRION 8000 Tube Condenser MicrophoneA Multi-Pattern, Externally Biased, Large Dual Diaphragm Studio Tube Condenser Mic!
CAD's Trion 8000 incorporates a sophisticated, precision-machined, hand-assembled capsule. The low mass 1.12-inch gold vapor deposited, hand dampened diaphragms offer the warm, rich and open classic tube sound ideal for studio vocal recordings in the digital realm. Exceptional sensitivity, low distortion and an extended frequency response make the Trion 8000 an outstanding performer.
CAD Trion 8000 Features
- 1.25 inch gold sputtered multi pattern hand dampened dual diaphragm capsule
- Omnidirectional, Figure 8, Cardioid patterns
- Ideal for vocal and instrument recording
- Heavy duty power supply with cable included
- Also includes a professional shockmount and Aluminum carrying case
Discrete Class A electronics provide transparent, accurate sound reproduction. The transformer-coupled output ensures excellent RF immunity, cancellation of cable capacitance, and rejection of induced line noise. A 3-position polar pattern switch provides selection of omnidirectional, cardioid or figure-8 polar patterns for versatility and flexibility demanded in the professional recording environment.
The rugged metal housing and construction provide the durability required to withstand the harsh day-to-day demands of both live and studio applications. Featuring a heritage design, the Trion 8000 offers an aesthetically pleasing industrial profile. Accurate sound reproduction, high SPL capability and warm tube performance make this an excellent choice for the recording professional. Shockmount, heavy-duty aluminum carrying case, 25ft 6-pin connector cable, and power supply are included. 115/230 VAC power required.
From musicians recording at home to performers, FOH engineers and Grammy award winning artists, the Trion 8000 is receiving these types of comments:
The Trion 8000 has a nice top end, smooth and very true sounding. It's on the top of my list for vocal mics.
- Gordini with Nickelback
This mic was warm, fat and brilliant on my 200 year old French Bass. I knew my bass sounded good, but it sounded unbelievable. Thanks for a GREAT microphone!
- Brandino!, bass player for Mary J Blige on the Best R&B Album of 2007, the Breakthrough.
CAD Trion 8000 Specifications
- Polar Pattern: Three position switchable
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Sensitivity: -37dBV (14.1mV) @ 1Pa
- Impedence: 250 ohms
- Max SPL: 133dB, 1% THD, 1KHz
- Self Noise: 21dBA
- Power Requirements: 115VAC or 230VAC, switchable
CAD Trion 8000 Cardioid pickup pattern
CAD Trion 8000 Figure 8 pickup pattern
CAD Trion 8000 Omni-directional pickup pattern
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 10 people rated this item  | Rafael Escalera from Waipahu, HI | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | Excellent sound | | Quality:
| Good quality no problems. | | Features:
| Three patterns, everything you need is included. | | Ease of Use:
| Plug in, let it get warm, go for it. | | Sound:
| Love the sound. No adjustments needed, sounds crystal clear. | | Value:
| Excellent value. You have to spend at least twice as much for this level of sound. | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| 1/15/10 | |
| | JASON JASVEN from hayward ca U.S.A. | | jasonleejasven@comcast.net | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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| | | Subject: | i hated this mic | | Quality:
| the construction of the mic was questionable.the carrying case was cheap it fell apart | | Features:
| it looked hella cool | | Ease of Use:
| very easy to use | | Sound:
| i bought this as an upgrade to a shure ksm27,big mistake.i thout it would sound better 'cause the tube.it didn't.needless to say i got rid of it at a loss.i should of sent it back but lagged over the return time.my falt,not a.m.s.also now it cost less. | | Do you own this product?:
| did | | Date submitted:
| 12/30/08 | |
| | joseph from lakeland,tn. | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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| above average in quality. nice and heavy, very sleek in appearance. | | Features:
| features very minimal and to the point. don't need alot of bells and whistles just do the job | | Ease of Use:
| very easy , turn on power let it warm and go. | | Sound:
| very very warm sounds, crystal clear from the bottoms ranges all the way through to the highs. | | Value:
| great value for a middle to upper range tool. | | Do you own this product?:
| yes | | Date submitted:
| 11/25/2009 | |
| | 2stix from Sarasota, FL | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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| | | Subject: | I have a wide variety of Condensors and this is among the very best | | Quality:
| The product has a rather unusual rubber exterior which makes the microphone easy to handel making it feel very secure in my hands.
I have used this microphone exclusivly in my studio. and it turns on and works everytime, so I would say it is very dependable | | Features:
| I have used my trion 8000 for male vocals on a couple of CD projects and the response was overwhelming. everybody loved their vocal through this microphone sounding more pleasing then my nuemann 193. it already wonderfully priced don't think I would add a thing | | Ease of Use:
| My unit did not seem to come with the owners manual, so I downloaded one form thew web and saw all the famous user of this microphone. it is a very straight forward user freindly microphone Plugging into my Trident S20 mic preamp i was able to very quickly get a great vocal sound for the track I was working on, and the singers response was just "wow sound teriffic". | | Sound:
| Superb. open airy top end without being harsh, again right microphone with the right mic preamp is important to produce the best quality sound | | Value:
| The price point for the sound quality is just amazing.
Remember you should always use a transistor preamp when using a tube microphone for the best sonic results | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes, for just under 2 years. | | Date submitted:
| 10/20/09 | |
| | Gail from Indiantown,Fl, USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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| This microphone seems like excellant quality! It comes in a really nice metal carrying case,bonus! | | Features:
| I love the 3-way switch! I might like to have an on/off switch too, but no big deal. | | Ease of Use:
| It only took about a half hour to completely hook up to my recording equiptment and start testing. | | Sound:
| I love the sound! I have aready tried mandolin, banjo, guitar and fiddle besides vocals and everything sounds great. ( I have never been able to get a good recording of my banjo before this mic!) |
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