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CAD VX-2

The VX2 features a totally new approach to tube microphone design. Each side of the extra large Optema™ condenser capsule has its own independent tube head amp and output amplifier, including separate high quality custom output transformers. The dual tube design allows the head amp tube to be optimized for low noise, while the output tube is optimized for driving the transformers and cables. Polar pattern switching is done at the output of the microphone rather than at the capsule.

This computer optimized design results in a noise floor that is lower then many FET mics, but still has considerable headroom. This is all done without having to resort to a solid state output section that could detract from the true tube sound. The tube circuit has been optimized for flat phase response and has a bandwidth that extends beyond 100KHz. This results in audibly superior transparency.

The Optema™ capsule in the VX2 is produced in our capsule facility in Conneaut, Ohio. This new capsule is extremely large with an actual diaphragm diameter of 1 1/4". The high tension diaphragms are aged, gold sputtered, and made from the newest 3 micron thick high strength polymer film. The other capsule components are precision machined brass and stainless steel. Each capsule is hand dampened and assembled in a state of the art clean room facility.

The screen/capsule assembly is easily removable in the field for use with the included 1.10" diameter screen/capsule assembly for a frequency response that has brighter characteristics.

The included power supply for the VX2 is an analog design utilizing a toroidal power transformer.

The VX2 incorporates a number of unique features including:

Features:


Dual valve design (seperate tube head amp and tube output circuits)

Dual custom wound nickle core humbucking output transformers

Large capsule with 1.25" diameter, 3 micron thick gold

sputterd diaphrams (Exclusive CAD Optema™ Series)

Multi-pattern (Cardiod, Figure 8, and Omnidirectional)

Heavy duty analog power supply

Digital 24 bit output option with 120dB dynamic range and sampling rates up to 96Khz

Detatchable capsule/screen assembly for optional capsules with alternate frequency responces

8 and 16dB non-capacitive pad

80Hz high pass filter

includes ZM-2 shock mount

Specifications:


Type: Side address, multi-pattern true condenser, Dual tube electronics.

Frequency Response: 10-20 kHz

Polar Patterns: Cardiod, Figure 8, Omnidirectional

Impedence: Low (200 Ohms nominal)

Output Level At 1 kHz: Open Circuit Voltage:-55 dB (0 dB = 1 volt per microbar)17.8 mV/Pascal

Dynamic Range: 116 dB (Noise floor to max SPL, @ less than 0.5% THD)123 dB (Noise floor to max SPL, @ less than 5.0% THD)

Equivalent Noise Level: 13 dB Equivalent SPL, A weighted, cardiod

Maximum SPL: 145 dB SPL (with 16 dB psd, less than 0.5% THD)152 dB SPL (with 16 dB psd, less than 5.0% THD)

Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.5% @ 129dB SPL, without padLess than 5.0% @ 136dB SPL, without pad

Signal -To-Noise Ratio: 81 dB (at 94 dB SPL)

Capsule Capacitance: 60 pF

Powering: Included VX2ps analog power supply

Connector: 7 pin XLR, microphone3 pin XLR, audio out from power supply

Cable: Professional quality 7 conductor, 30 ft long

Finish: Matte Blue housing, nickel plated screen assembly

Net Weight (microphone): 30 oz. (850 grams)

Net Weight (power supply): 3 lb, 9 oz (1615 grams)

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