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What I will bring you in this review
I will outline the CAD U37, and then compare/contrast it with the Samson Go Mic towards the end. 🙂
- Ratings/Price
- Specifications
- Summary
- Pros
- Cons
- Video Review
- Who this mic benefits?
- What you will need?
- Thoughts from Stu’s notepad
- Consensus/Conclusion
- Similarities & Differences
- Final Word
Now without further ado, let’s get rolling!
CAD U37
Ratings/Price
Specifications
- Microphone Type: Condenser. Condenser mic vs. Dynamic Mic.
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid. The difference between a USB microphone and an XLR microphone.
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Color: Champagne/Gray
- Connector: USB.
- Package Weight: 1.4 lb.
- Pad: Yes, 10dB
- Cable Length: 10 ft.
Summary
The CAD U37 is a sub-par mic that has a lot of issues, to be quite frank. Its stand is decent, and it’s good for voice-over commentary, but that’s about it. If you’re looking for a mic that can handle instruments, vocals, or just loud recordings in general, this isn’t the mic for you.
It has a lot of latency issues (What is latency?), and the overall sound quality has been described as distorted and fuzzy. People complain of buzzing, echo, humming, and a high-pitched squeal (sort of like a piggy).
It also is way too sensitive, picking up a ton of sound. Acoustic Sound Treatment does help, but I wouldn’t even bother spending that much dedicated time on this piece.
Pros
- The stand is of good quality.
- Good for voice-over/commentary.
- Plug and play USB.
Cons
- Latency issues on PC and MAC. Can’t monitor your voice in real time.
- Noisy, tinny/sibilant sound. What does sibilant mean?
- Picks up a lot of ambient room noise.
- Delay when monitoring with headphones.
- Weird sounds after some time.
- People proof packaging (hard to open).
- Hard to EQ.
- Noise reduction setting useless.
- Not good for singing/instruments.
- Too much distortion/fuzz/buzzing/echo/hum/squeal.
- Driver issues, incompatibility issues (Windows 8).
- Clipping/distortion above 80dB (basically it distorts loud sources).
- Cheap construction.
- Lacks bass.
- No On/Off or Mute Switch.
- Flashing LED annoying.
Note: These are all issues that I read about. You may or may not experience all of these, but you will most definitely go through some (Latency most notably).
Video Review
Who this microphone benefits?
I would say voice-over and that’s about it. But there are other, better options. More on that later.
What you will need?
- Nothing, as it’s plug and play. A pop-filter is always useful though.
- The free Audacity is a great program for recording!
Thoughts from Stu’s notepad
- You will need to change the default microphone in your “Recording Devices” settings.
- A lot of people were saying this is barely better than your CPU’s internal mic.
Consensus/Conclusion
Despite all the Cons, this mic may work pretty well for you. If you decide to purchase (which I would advise against), here are some things to remember:
- You get what you pay for.
- The mic may work great for a while, and then suddenly crap out (reviews point this out).
- There are much better options for not much more money.
- There’s not much point in buying a super cheap mic only to have to purchase a better one later after it dies.
Similarities & Differences
Similarities
- Both have headphone jacks, with potential latency issues.
- Both have a tendency to stop working after some time.
- Both are USB plug and play.
Differences
- The Samson Go Mic is more portable and compact. The U37 is meant as a desktop mic.
- The Go Mic is more versatile, having both cardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns. The U37 only has cardioid.
- The Go Mic may be able to handle instruments and vocals better than the U37.
- The Go Mic is pretty solid, made of metal, and feels heavy. The U37 is mostly plastic, although the grill is metal.
Check out my Sound Test!!
-10dB pad:
Cardioid:
Omni-directional:
Final Word
The Go Mic is the way to “go” here if you need a portable option. Lol. Its sound quality is pretty fantastic for a mic in this price range, and it’s got a ton of cool features: It’s all-metal, feels heavy, and its stand is also extremely versatile. You can adjust it pretty much in any direction due to the ball joint attachment, it’s stand can be clipped on your laptop or used on your desk, and it’s got a headphone jack if you want to track your recordings. It also has 3 polar patterns for different recording situations.
The main drawback is that there are a lot of lemons floating around out there, and you may end up getting a bad one and having to return it for a good one. Interested in learning more about the Go Mic?
CHECK OUT MY OFFICIAL SAMSON GO MIC COMPACT USB MICROPHONE REVIEW!!
If you can splurge a little, and need something with better sound quality and more features, I would recommend the Yeti above the U37 and pretty much every other USB mic. It ranks at the top of a lot of shortlists and is power-packed everything you need to start up a professional-sounding home studio booth. Need the solution to all of your voice-over needs? The Yeti is your boy.
CHECK OUT MY OFFICIAL BLUE MICROPHONES YETI REVIEW!!
OR
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF ON AMAZON!!
Well, that’s about it for today my friend! I hope you’ve enjoyed this article on the CAD U37 vs. Samson Go Mic.
Questions? Comments? Requests? Did I miss the mark on something? Please let me know down below or Contact me!!
Are you diggin’ the Go Mic? What do you think about the Yeti? I would love to hear from you. Until next time…
All the best and God bless,
-Stu
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