Today i review the CAD M179, a relatively affordable multi-pattern condenser mic ranging from Omni to Cardioid to Figure 8 or anything in between. The mic gives a slightly more V-shaped sound with a high frequency boost and deep extension into the bass frequencies.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd GenConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: ~12:00Boosted in Post: +7dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Fig-8, Omni (anyhthing in between)Freq Response : 10Hz - 20khzSensitivity: -36dBSelf Noise: 11BAMax SPL: 143dBImpedance: 200 OhmsBuy the CAD M179 (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/cadm179B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3KDg4o9Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/cad_audio_m179.htm?offid=1&affid=2060Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon:  https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDFThomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:26 - What’s in the Box00:52 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:32 - Specifications01:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)02:47 - Plosive Test03:02 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test03:21 - Background Noise Test 03:36 - Untreated Room Test03:57 - Shock Rejection Test 04:18 - Mic Resonance Tap Test04:32 - High Pass Filter Test04:56 - Pad Test05:16 - Selfless Shame Promotion05:45 - Intro to Comparison06:16 - CAD E40 Comparison06:44 - Lewitt LCT240 Comparison07:16 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison07:43 - Shure PGA27 Comparison08:11 - Audio Technica AT2050 Comparison08:43 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison09:10 - Sennheiser MK4 Comparison09:37 - AKG C214 Comparison10:12 - CAD E100s Comparison10:48 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison11:23 - Music Test13:11 - Pros & Cons15:11 - Overall Thoughts17:03 - Recommendation