CAD E100SX Review (versus Vintage E-100)
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Prior to starting this channel I was on the prowl for a microphone to use when I present my educational content here on Sound Speeds. I searched all over the internet because none of the microphones I owned would give me the sound I was looking for. When I came across Mike DelGaudio's video "Can A Mic Last Forever" ( • Can a mic last forever... ), I was very confident I would like the Vintage Equitek E-100 on my voice.
The CAD Equitek E-100 was originally released in 1992, replaced by the E-100-2 in 2003 and then replaced by the E-100S in 2007 before being discontinued in 2020. In early 2022 CAD announced the CAD Equitek E-100SX at a price point only 60% of the E-100S.
To purchase an Equitek E-100SX: geni.us/CADE100SX
The vintage E-100 is still a hot commodity in the used market but with a $300 price point, the appeal to purchase a brand new microphone with a 2 year warranty may be more appealing that taking your chances with a microphone that's upto 30 years old. In this video I'm going to discuss the E-100 Equitek line and compare the vintage E-100 to the E-100SX.
Full Disclosure:
CAD did send me the E-100SX in exchange for a fair and honest review. I do get to keep it following this review but I'm not going to allow that to affect my opinion. CAD had no input in this review and did not get to see it prior to launch.
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Nice review Allen! And thanks for the shout out!
Sure think Mike. I couldn't touch your review so referring it was best for my audience. I can, however, provide a different voice for comparison.
I actually bought my e-100 vintage because of you Mike! Thank you for turning my eyes to CAD. Also awesome to know you still consume content.
Mike is how I found the Cad E100 vintage also. Back when you could get them for $150 easily, I believe I got mine for $125-140. They weren't selling then Mike's video caused a resurgence and you couldn't find them anywhere and when you could, they sold for as much as, if not more than, the E100S.
I just got a vintage E-100 as well; not only thanks to Mike, but also this video! Cheers
Thank you sir. Mike's amazing and sold me on the E-100 I own.
Since i own the e-100 vintage i knew exactly which one it was. I absolutely love it and glad more people are reviewing and sharing the great sound they provide!
They really are great! A very natural and detailed sound. I wish they were never discontinued but when the E100-II replaced it, it was because manufacturing moves international. :-(
As an E100 owner for 2 years now I knew immediately which one was which. The E100 schematics being on the box of the E100SX is super cool. Great video :)
It is cool. I find it funny though that is not the SX though.
@@SoundSpeeds Yeah that's interesting. Maybe suspicious?
Or they just know that everyone loves the E100 but can't make it anymore.
Thanks Allen! Saw one of these cheap on eBay and wondered if anyone had done a review for it. And imagine my surprise!
Can you trust that dude though?
Very nice review. It pushed me over the edge to snag a vintage E-100. WOW. I set it up and fell in love as soon as I heard the first test recording.
I love that mic. If you see one, yes, grab it up!
@@SoundSpeeds I did. It had lived in one studio its whole life -- it's pristine. And the sound is awesome.
Ooooh! Yes, YES!!!
I really enjoyed this comparison. I have always wanted to hear my own voice recorded with an E100 after first hearing Delgaudio praise it.
Now that I’ve also seen your review, maybe I’ll give the SX a shot and see what I think (I will rent it to try one out if that is an option.) Thanks!
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Amazing. I heard and immediate difference between the E100S and the SX in Mike's review video. In yours, I'm hearing very little discernible difference between the E100 and SX. I think I'm listening with the same output, my 16" M1 MBPro speakers. In Mike's video, I was clear I didn't like the new mic. In your's, I don't hear any problem at all, especially at 6"-9". Maybe it's how they pair with your voice. IDK. Thanks for the review!
That's exactly it. Mike could talk into a toothbrush and it would sound amazing but I have a totally different voice. That's one reason why the E100S makes me sound bad.
Great review! I prefer the older version -- slightly! But not for $200-$400 more. And when I listen without watching the video graphics it's nearly impossible for me to tell which is which. Also with the new one being lighter, with no batteries, and less power hungry, it's a no-contest .
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Mic 2 sounds quite a bit better to me. Although mic 1 did improve with a bit of distance. Thanks for level matching those distance clips btw, it really makes a huge difference in a shootout!
Takes extra time but I agree, makes the viewing and listening experience better.
Thanks for the review video.
I had and used the E100S. I did voice overs with that mic. It was a fantastic sounding mic for its relatively low cost. I used a flexible mesh Shure pop filter in front of it and it was excellent.
In this review I have a preference for the E100 over the E100SX. The SX does have more quiet studio quality. If one wants that type of sound the SX sounds very nice. For me, the SX sounds too flat. Comparing it to flavor and taste, the SX is bland, which some people like. The E100 is more seasoned in flavor, more interesting, and has a more live quality. If one prefers that, then the E100 is the choice.
However, as the E100 is not longer being made, and we can't purchase a new one, the SX is great microphone that will simply need some seasoning added with a bit of EQ tweak, which is easy to do. The E100S that I had sounded more like the E100, with the quieter noise floor of the SX. Given the growing popularity of previous CAD E100 series mics, it seems the company may be missing out on a positive financial opportunity. They have their original schematics and build specs of all of the previous E100 versions. They should start making new E100 mics, and even the E100S. Last thing, my E100S came in a very nice cherry stained wood box. That was a very lux bonus item. It gave the low cost mic a quality that belied its price point. Given that it has been a long time since the original E100, and less so with the E100S, even a modest price increase would not be objectionable, as long as it is modest, inline with direct competitors like Rode and it's NT1 and NT1-A
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Great comparison Allen, at distance I liked the SX it sounded a bit "more" in the lower end which I think suited your voice. Then when you switched to the E-100 the clarity seemed better, which was more pleasing to my ear. Tough to choose, but I think the clarity wins for me. Thanks for doing this🙂
Sure thing Andy. Each mic offers something and they are similar but I'm in agreement, that vintage sound is hard to beat.
Great Video! I listened on my iPhone 11 without headphones. In my opinion the E100 had a clearer sound with more of a presence boost. The E100SX sounded smoother. I knew immediately which was which. Years ago I purchased a vintage E100 but I was unfamiliar with the battery situation. I messed it up somehow changing the battery and adding phantom power. It no longer works. I WOULD like to have it repaired. But im watching your review because TODAY ONLY B&H has a sale on the whole CAD package for $149.00!!!!
Package includes:
• E100Sx Large-Diaphragm Condenser Mic
• CX2 Connect II 2x2 USB Audio Interface
• AS10 Acousti-Shield Acoustic Enclosure
• CLC25 Premium XLR Cable (25')
• VP1 6" Pop Filter on 14" Gooseneck
That's a good deal. My E100 started getting temperamental just before this review but settled down again for a time so I quickly shot this video. Right after, it tanked for good. I suspect it's a discharged backplate since it's an electret condenser.
Quite a deal. I thought I was doing good getting just the (e100sx) mic from Amazon for a hundy.
Very good indeed
I love my original CAD E-100 from the 80s. Loved it from the first second I sang through it.
I understand completely.
I have them both. You cant go wrong with either. Very workable
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Thank you for a great review.
Thank you for watching it
I'm listening on an android and your T's and Ch's are more defined on the 100 than the SX. They sound more smoother on the SX.
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Is there going to the same preamp, there is no way the newer model has a noise floor of 9. The type of noise I'm hearing is usually reminiscent of 18 - 22 soft noise Karma compared to the E100 we're very little White Noise can be heard.
Both are running into a Sound Devices MixPre-6 with an EIN of -130.04 so yes.
they are both very similar but my ears we're continually drawn to mic 2 e100. And I actually like that it's not transparent for some reason just looks a black square versus the other one which I can't make out of shape.
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The E-100 sounded better as far as the plosives and such. The SX was making my speakers do weird things!
I prefer the E-100 too. :-)
The Question is why E 100 discontinue ?? Public Demand is E 100 ... Please 😍😍.... We want ... That in new generation without battery 😁.... Like for this comment...
Parts availability and manufacturing location was one reason for the changes over time.
Mic 2 sounds much better. It’s a lot smoother on your voice!
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I thought this was a spoofed channel when I saw 2 mics in front of you.
I was waiting for booth junkie to jump in when I saw the two mics.
That's why I opened saying what I said. :-)
@@SoundSpeeds Check B&H today. they have a deal on the CAD E100SX. do you think thats a deal that a person that is interested in the CAD E100SX should purchase?
$229 for an E100SX alone is a deal and that deal comes with extra things. I may tweet this out.
@@SoundSpeeds Thanks buddy. I can always always count on a reply from you.
Is the audio sped up or are you just a fast talker? 🤔
Fast talked. Try watching at 75%. I've been told that helps.
I like SX better in your voice, I hated it in my tenor sax
OK
I dunno. the 100 bucks for the SX works for me!
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E100 is a bit harsh on your voice. SX still has clarity at the top but not as harsh. NT1 seems like a cheaper option.
What are you listening on?
@@SoundSpeeds Shure cans
Interesting. I think I sound better on the E100. Well, listening is subjective.
@@SoundSpeeds True that. I think the SX offers some warmth with top end clarity. Too much on either end is, IMHO, not good.
I may have to give it a fresh listen in a few days and see if my opinion changes.
11 minutes in before you mention the mic you’re reviewing…
Yeah...