CAD GXL 1200 | Instrument Microphone

This low distortion mic is an excellent choice for drums, winds or strings!

Packaged in a small, rugged, all metal housing, the GXL1200 Condenser microphone provides a transparent sound reproduction.

The transformerless design of this instrument microphone allows it to have low distortion and optimum low end frequency response.

The GXL1200’s size, accurate sound reproduction, and high SPL capability, make this a great choice for miking overheads, high hats, cymbals, woodwinds and stringed instruments.

Applications for the CAD GXL 1200

Acoustic Guitar Microphone
- Mount the GXL 1200 on a boom stand and position @ the 12th fret and aim back toward the sound hole. You may need to use an equalizer to remove some of the low mid frequencies to taste and watch the gain if using live.
Drum Overhead Microphones
- Mount (2) GXL 1200 microphones on (2) boom stands in front of the drum set aim down toward the left and right front of the kit. Try to get as high above the kit as possible to even out the different distances of the cymbals, toms and even the snare that will end up in the overheads. Remember the overhead mics are the most critical drum mics in the mix if used correctly.
Small Vocal Ensemble Microphone/s
- Mount (1) GXL 1200 for mono or (2) for stereo (or more mono coverage) on stands in front of the group.
Ambiance Microphones
- Mount (1) GXL 1200 for mono or (2) for stereo (or more mono coverage) on short stands on stage/platform aimed at the audience/congregation. This is a great way to get the sound of the room into the in-ear monitor system. See more here about ambient mics in this in-ear article. If you don't have an in ear monitor system - See more about in ear monitor systems here.

Resources for these CAD GXL 1200 applications: Audio Compressor Solutions • Stereo Microphone Techniques • The Basic Basics of Microphone Basics • The Basic Basics of Microphone Basics Part II

Specifications for the CAD GXL 1200

Generating Element:	Externally Biased Condenser
Polar Pattern:	Unidirectional (Cardioid)
Frequency Response:	30 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity:	Power Level: -36dB 0dB=1mW per 10 microbars
Sensitivity:	Open Circuit Voltage: -56dB 0dB=1V per microbar
Impedance:	Low (Less than 200 Ohms)
Equivalent Noise Level:	+14dB (A-weighted)
Power:	P24V or P48V Phantom Power
Connector:	3 pin XLR
Phasing:	Positive pressure on diaphragm generates a positive voltage on pin #2 relative to pin #3
Weight:	126 Grams